Posts Tagged ‘windows 7’

How To Enable Aero Snap in Win 7?

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

This week a reader asks how to enable windows 7′s aero snap feature, which automatically pops windows to full size when dragged to the side of the screen. Read to find out how. Continue reading

Tags: aero, aero peek, maximize, maximize window, windows 7
Posted in Desktop Enhancement | 1 Comment »

Missing Volume Control Icon?

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

Have you ever lost your volume icon? You go to change your volume by using the little icon that sits in the bottom right hand corner of your desktop (right next to your clock) and it’s nowhere to be found? Get answers here! Continue reading

Tags: sound, Volume Icon, windows 7
Posted in Desktop Enhancement | 2 Comments »

How to Show the Day of Week on Windows Taskbar Clock

Monday, April 16th, 2012

Here’s a quick tip on how to change it so the day of the week appears in your time and date settings in Windows 7. Give it a look! Continue reading

Tags: Show Day in time and date, Time and Date, windows 7
Posted in Desktop Enhancement | 7 Comments »

Changing Network Adapter Security Settings in Windows 7

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Discover how to change security settings on your computer to match a nearby wireless network. Continue reading

Tags: internet security, Network Settings, WEP, windows 7, wireless networks, WPA2
Posted in Security Help, Using The Internet | 4 Comments »

Change Your Windows 7 Control Panel to Classic View

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

If you dislike the Control Panel’s category view offered in Windows 7 and long for the days of icons found in the classic view, then here’s what you need to know to turn your wish into reality. Continue reading

Tags: Control Panel, windows 7
Posted in Desktop Enhancement | 2 Comments »

Windows Live Mail for Outlook Express Users

Friday, March 16th, 2012

Many people have used Outlook Express for years. Windows Vista and 7 have replaced it with Windows Live Mail. This article will explain a few of the differences and how to get started. Continue reading

Tags: email, outlook express, windows 7, windows live mail
Posted in E-Mail Help | 8 Comments »

Sending Text Messages Through Yahoo Messenger

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Learn how to use the Yahoo Messenger instant messaging program to send text messages directly to someone without having to use your cell phone or any third-party software applications. Continue reading

Tags: instant messsaging, sms, text messaging, windows 7, Yahoo Messenger
Posted in Using The Internet | Comments Off

How to Install Windows 7 or Windows 8 from a USB Drive

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

To create a bootable USB thumb drive, you will need a thumb drive that has at least 4 GB of space and you will need the contents of your Windows ISO file. Here’s a guide to follow. Continue reading

Tags: usb drive, windows 7, windows 8
Posted in File & Disk Management | 2 Comments »

Windows 7 Clock Decades

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Finding a date in Windows 7 is super easy – you just click the clock on the taskbar and you get an easy readout of the month. Clicking the arrows moves on to the next (or previous) month, but do you know what happens if you click on the name of the month? Continue reading

Tags: Calendar Zoom out, windows 7, Windows 7 Calendar
Posted in Desktop Enhancement | 7 Comments »

Windows 7 Folder Pictures

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Your desktop icons are boring! Learn how to spice things up a bit with a picture. It’s all in this tip! Continue reading

Tags: Customize Folder Icons, Icon Enhancements, windows 7
Posted in Desktop Enhancement | 4 Comments »

Making XP resemble Vista/Windows 8

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

Making your XP to resemble Vista or even the upcoming Windows 8 is just a free download away. Check it out! Continue reading

Tags: vista, windows, windows 7, windows 8, windows OS, windows xp, www.vistastartmenu.com, www.windowsxlive.net
Posted in Free Downloads | 1 Comment »

How to Defragment the Pagefile in Windows 7

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Today, we are going to see how to defragment the pagefile in Windows 7. A fragmented pagefile can slow down your computer and reduce performance. Continue reading

Tags: Fragmentation, Pagefile, windows 7
Posted in File & Disk Management | 3 Comments »

Recovering Lost Windows Passwords with Ophcrack

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Did you ever want to know how secure your Windows password really is? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading

Tags: crack password, ophcrack, password, recover password, windows, windows 7, windows vista, windows xp
Posted in Security Help | 1 Comment »

Virtual Wi-Fi Networks in Windows 7

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Make use of a virtualization feature of WLAN cards to create an additional software layer which converts your laptop into a wireless access point akin to a wireless router by making use of Virtual Wi-Fi in Windows 7. Continue reading

Tags: Virtualization, wi-fi, windows 7
Posted in Hardware & Peripherals | 3 Comments »

Using the Command Prompt to Reveal Hidden Files

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Some viruses hide your files, and sometimes this remains in effect even after the virus has been removed. You can restore those hidden files using this nifty command prompt trick, though. Check it out! Continue reading

Tags: command prompt, hidden files, lost icons, virus, vista, windows 7, xp
Posted in File & Disk Management, Security Help | 27 Comments »

In The News 10-21-2011

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Here’s you tech news for the week of 10-21-2011! Apple, RIM and Windows 7′s ever-increasing market share are the focus! Continue reading

Tags: apple, apps, blackberry, Google Chrome, internet explorer, iphone, iphone 4s, Mozilla Firefox, RIM, technology, windows 7, windows vista, windows xp
Posted in In The News | 1 Comment »

Windows 7 Hard Drive Icon Info

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Learn how you can display your hard drive information right next to the hard drive icon! It’s a one-two click tip! Continue reading

Tags: Hard Drive Icon, windows 7
Posted in File & Disk Management | 1 Comment »

Change Your Windows 7 Taskbar and Window Color

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Did you know that you can change the color of the Windows 7 taskbar and windows? You sure can! Here’s how! Continue reading

Tags: Window Color, Window Glass, windows 7, Windows Taskbar Color
Posted in Desktop Enhancement | 7 Comments »

How to Delete Cookies in Firefox and Internet Explorer

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Curious about Cookies? Learn how to delete cookies in Internet Explorer and Firefox with this article! Continue reading

Tags: cookies, firefox, Firefox 4.0, internet explorer, windows 7
Posted in Using The Internet | 1 Comment »

Move your Windows 7 Pagefile to a New Location

Monday, September 26th, 2011

The C drive hosts out entire operating system, but some other files are also created on the C drive, which eat up additional space. One of them is the pagefile. Here is how you can move the pagefile to a new location. Continue reading

Tags: Page File, windows 7
Posted in System Tune-Up Help | 3 Comments »

Windows 7 Power Efficiency Report

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Do you have a laptop and want to maximize your battery life? Are you wondering if your battery is still good enough to last a few more months or whether it time to replace it? Make use of Windows 7’s built-in tool to examine the laptop’s energy usage and obtain recommendations to improve performance! Continue reading

Tags: battery, laptop, windows 7
Posted in System Tune-Up Help | 1 Comment »

No Peeking!

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

Familiar with the “Show desktop” button? Does it aggravate you? Check this tip out for an option! Continue reading

Tags: Show Desktop Button, windows 7
Posted in Desktop Enhancement | 8 Comments »

Eliminating Nag Screens in Windows 7 – Part 1: “Force Shut Down”

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Part 1 of our two part series on shut down screens in Windows 7. Learn what to do when you get a “Force Shutdown Screen”. Continue reading

Tags: Force Shut Down Screen, windows 7
Posted in System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Yes, Delete That

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Sick of Windows 7 asking you if you’re “Sure you want to send this item to the Recycle Bin…”? Learn how to turn off delete confirmation with this tip! Continue reading

Tags: Delete Confirmation, Recycle Bin, windows 7
Posted in Desktop Enhancement | 1 Comment »

How to Add Programs to Quick Launch in Windows 7

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

This article will help you add or remove programs to the Quick Launch toolbar in Windows 7. Continue reading

Tags: add to quick launch, windows 7, Windows 7 Quick launch
Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks | Comments Off

Disable Error Reporting in Vista and Windows 7

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

While disabling error reporting isn’t recommended, it’s possible, and here’s how it’s done in Vista and Windows 7. Continue reading

Tags: disable error reporting, vista, windows 7
Posted in File & Disk Management | Comments Off