Try Windows 8-Style Metro Browsing
Posted on December 30, 2011 - Filed Under Windows 7 | Leave a Comment
The launch of Windows 8 is still a year away, but already we are starting to see programmers experimenting with the proposed browsing style. Instant Beautiful Browsing is one of the first Windows 8-like environments to try to emulate early Windows 8 screenshots.
Before downloading and installing Instant Beautiful Browsing (IBB), you must update your Windows 7 .Net Framework to 4.
Install IBB. The installation will place a generic shortcut on your Desktop. Click it to start the program.
Guide to Mac vs. PC
Posted on December 27, 2011 - Filed Under Mac OS X, Windows 7 | Leave a Comment
Making the decision of whether to buy a Mac or PC can be a tough one, as each of the two platforms have their shares of pros and cons, and each are quality choices, respectively. However, there are some things that you can take into consideration that will help you to choose the computer, or operating system, that is right for you. In today’s post, we will review some factors to help you decide whether your next computer purchase should be a Mac or PC.
Adjust Individual Program Volumes in Windows 7
Posted on December 3, 2011 - Filed Under Windows 7 | Leave a Comment
Often times, computer volume and sound is controlled directly from the computer’s keyboard. After all, most laptops that are being manufactured these days have built-in hotkey volume controls. While these controls are ultra convenient for adjusting the overall volume for your computer, there may be some times when you want to simply adjust the volume for individual programs.
Windows 7 has a built-in Volume Mixer feature that allows you to set individual volume preferences for programs and applications that are active and running within Windows.
Customize Folder Options in Windows 7
Posted on November 21, 2011 - Filed Under Windows 7 | Leave a Comment
With Windows 7, Microsoft has changed the ways that users can customize how their folders look and has provided more options for viewing files and folders than ever before; to see how you can customize your folder options, open Windows Explorer and then click on the Pictures folder that was created automatically for you when Windows was installed on your computer.
How to Use Windows 7′s Math Input Panel
Posted on November 21, 2011 - Filed Under Windows 7 | 1 Comment
Of all the things to add as an accessory to Window’s 7, the Math Input Panel (MIP) has got to be the geekiest; because it does nothing except allow a person to scrawl math equations using a mouse or e-pen. That’s it. So, clearly this option isn’t for everyone, but if you find yourself wanting to hand draw math equations, here’s how you do it.
First, go to your Start button, click on it, then type Math Input Panel, it should appear at the top of your search findings; if not you can find it in your accessories folder.
No Wireless Networks Available in Windows 7?
Posted on November 4, 2011 - Filed Under Windows 7 | Leave a Comment
One problem I have run into on several Windows 7 machines is not getting any wireless networks when I go to the wireless network manager! Usually, when you click on Network icon in the task bar, you get a list of wireless networks and then just connect.
However, there are times when you will see the message “No wireless networks available”, which makes no sense because the day before you may have seen 15 wireless networks while in your apartment or wherever. There are also some instances where a few wireless networks show up, but not all networks that you know exist. That’s a slightly different problem, but one that I’ll address too.