Are you bored of the default logon screen background image of Windows 7? You can easily change the logon screen background picture with a custom one without using third-party tools. In previous version of Windows, user had no option but to use third-parry tools like Tune-Up-Utilities to change the logon screen background. But in Windows […]
How To Know Last Used Date & Time Of Any Apps In Windows 7/Vista
Another useful tip to get full control on your Windows and installed applications. Generally, we can see installed date, file size and version of installed applications easily in Windows. But we can’t view the last used (accessed) date and time of installed applications easily. Last accessed data/time of any application will come in handy if […]
How To Activate Windows 7’s Desktop Slideshow Feature From Right Within Explorer
Microsoft has introduced hundreds of small but useful features and options in Windows 7. Desktop Slideshow one of the new features available in Windows 7. With this feature, one can choose a set of pictures to use as desktop background one-after-another. One can open the Personalization window by right-clicking on desktop and then selecting Personalization […]
How To Create Search Connector For Any Site In Windows 7
Well, in my ‘Download “Into Windows connector for Windows 7” post I showed you how to search Into Windows right within the explorer itself. What if you have to search for any wallpaper, music, and videos? Yup, you can create a search connector for any site and use it in Windows 7. If you are […]
How To: Solve Compatibility Problems in Windows 7
Compatibility issue is always been a problem, especially when a new operating comes out with new hype. It was a nightmare for many Vista users, even forced many Vista users to switch back to XP to run their favorite programs and games. It seems Microsoft has learnt the lesson from Vista compatibility woes as they […]
How To: Create A System Repair Disc In Windows 7
In the past, we covered most of the new features introduced with Windows 7. There are two more handy features in Windows 7. One is, the ability to create an image backup with Image Backup tool, and another one is the inbuilt Recovery Disc feature. Recovery Disc is another great feature of Windows 7 using […]
How To: Create A Theme Pack In Windows 7 [Detailed Guide]
A lot has been written on the fancy look of Windows7 ever since it was unveiled at PDC 2008. Microsoft has done a wonderful job by adding many new features that are not only cool and but also light on system resources, making Windows 7 faster than its predecessor Vista. There is an exciting feature […]
How To: Remove Notification Area Icons In Windows 7
I know, many of you don’t like the idea of removing the Sound and Network icons from the notification area or system tray, but some users prefer to keep the taskbar clutter-free. If you fall in the second category, then good thing is that you can easily remove both the icons from the system tray […]
How To Enable Or Disable Hibernate Option In Windows 7
In Windows XP, enabling Hibernate option was a straightforward task. One could navigate to Control Panel, Power Options and then Hibernate tab to enable or disable Hibernation feature. But in Windows 7, we have to follow a different approach to do the same job. What is the Hibernation feature in Windows? If you are not […]
How To Create A Keyboard Shortcut For Snipping Tool In Windows 10
In Windows XP and previous versions of Windows, taking a snapshot of a window, part of the screen, or full screen was a tedious job. One had to first press the Print Screen key on the keyboard, open the Paint program, and then press Ctrl + V hotkey to paste the snapshot. Users who wanted […]