How-To Edit The Windows 7 Games Explorer Using Vista Game Explorer Builder
Way back when Microsoft released Windows Vista, a new feature of the OS was implemented, called the Games Explorer. You may be familiar with Vista Game Explorer Editor, but sadly enough it doesn’t...
View ArticleMicrosoft Office Labs Speed Launch Review: Super Fast Shortcuts and Custom...
Desktop shortcuts are great. The Quick Launch bar is better. But for truly lightning fast shortcuts and functions, you’ll need to think outside of the “out-of-the-box” Windows 7 installation. Office...
View ArticleHow To Reset Your Windows 7, Vista, or XP Account Password Using A USB Flash...
Dear MrGroove, is there anyway to break into a Windows 7 Netbook if I’ve forgot my password? I changed my password on Friday and by Monday I have no idea what I changed it to. FYI – I’m using a...
View ArticleHow-To Make Your Own Offline Installers Using WinRar
In a day and age where upwards of 2 trillion people access the Internet everyday to shop online, check email, play games or work, many software distributors have taken an Internet connection for every...
View ArticleWhat is conhost.exe and Why Is It Running?
You’re probably reading this because you’ve seen conhost.exe running on your computer, and now you want to know all about it. Okay, maybe not all about it, but at least if it’s safe, right? Well...
View ArticleHow To Move The Windows Users Profile Folders
If you want to change the name of your Windows 7 or Vista account, that is easy. However, even when you change the name, the folder name of your user profile remains the same. If you try to rename...
View ArticleFind Out What svchost.exe Is Doing Via Svchost Viewer
Some time ago we took a good look at the svchost process and unscrambled its complexities. If you’ve read the article you know that svchost.exe is a generic host process for .dll files, as well as a...
View ArticleHow To Take Full Permissions Control To Edit Protected Registry Keys
The Windows registry is a hassle to edit under normal circumstances, but sometimes you’ll encounter keys that are protected by the system. When you try to edit a protected registry key you’ll run...
View ArticleMicrosoft’s April Super Tuesday Part Deux! 36 New Updates
We don’t always mention when Microsoft releases updates, but when we do, we do it in bulk. Earlier in the month, Microsoft had their largest Patch Tuesday releasing 17 Security Patches which fixed a...
View ArticleMake Any Program In Windows Stay “Always On Top”
When you are working in Windows with limited screen space it can be really useful to have certain windows stuck hovering above others. Some programs in Windows automatically incorporate this “always...
View ArticleHow To Disable Startup Programs In Windows 7 and Vista
Over time as you install more and more software you may start to notice that it takes longer and longer for your computer to startup. More likely than not, this is probably because many applications...
View ArticleWhat is the dwm.exe Process and Should it be Running?
What is dwm.exe and is it safe or a virus? Great question being that you’ve probably opened up your Task manger where you’ve seen the process called “dwm.exe” and now you’re wondering what it is....
View ArticleKeyboard Shortcuts for Windows 7, Vista and Internet Explorer
If you spend as much time in front of a computer as I do, learning a shortcut which can shave a few seconds off a common task can be significant. Throw in the fact that I’m also a bit lazy… and it...
View ArticleHow to Disable Notification Balloons In Windows 7 or 8
Microsoft updated the way Windows 7 and 8 handle balloon-tip pop-up notifications, but it didn’t get rid of them completely. If you’re fed up with these, not to worry – with a few tweaks we’ll have...
View ArticleBeginners How To Guide for Setting Up a New Computer
You’ve had that old rusty computer forever, but you just opened up a brand new box with a shiny new Dell, HP, Gateway, etc, inside. You probably want to start using it right away, for work, games,...
View ArticleWindows: Hide Specific Files and Folders
If you’re using a shared Windows computer, there will be times when you’ll want to hide files or folders. This works on Windows XP and higher. You can also use this process to hide files and folders...
View ArticleMake Your Computer Kid-Proof With Toddler Keys
If you’re a parent, uncle, older sibling, or cousin you already know that kids and high-tech electronics usually don’t mix. Because of this we need to take some precautions when they are around....
View ArticleMake Windows 7 or 8 Power Off USB Devices After Safe Removal
Have you ever wondered why USB ports receive power from the computer even after you safely remove them? It's a new "feature" since Windows Vista. Here's how to disable it.
View ArticleMake Windows Underline Menu Shortcut Keys
Practicing up on your Keyboard kung fu makes any version of Windows easier to use. Underlined keys are disabled by default, but it’s easy to make them show up.
View ArticleAdd Quick Launch the Windows Right Click Context Menu
The Windows Quick Launch Bar allows you to access programs and other items faster from the Taskbar. Here's how to send them there easily by adding Quick Launch to the Context Menu.
View ArticleFriday Fun: How To Run DOS Programs Or Games From Windows 7 & Vista
Do you have a favorite application, but it was only designed to run on DOS? Windows 7 doesn’t include support for DOS games, but you can get around it by using a virtual DOS machine on your computer....
View ArticleWindows Vista Turns 10 Today – The Beginning of the Modern Windows OS
Windows Vista turns ten years old today. Let’s rewind things a bit and take a look at the history of Windows Vista including both the good and the bad and how it helped shape the modern operating system.
View ArticleHow-To Add A Custom Icon To Your Thumb Drives
Ever wanted to have a customized icon appear every time you plug in your flash drive or External USB storage device? Today we’ll cover the easiest way to do this! Step 1 – Picking An Icon OK, so in...
View ArticleHow To Display Different Wallpapers on Different Monitors
Display Fusion is a handy utility to use if you have multiple monitors.
View ArticleHow to Add Any Program to the Windows Right Click Context Menu
The right-click desktop context menu provides a quick way to navigate your way through Windows. Here's a registry hack that lets you add any program to it.
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