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Try Windows 8-Style Metro Browsing

kjackson_ott — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:04:28 +0000

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 [...]

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Guide to Mac vs. PC

nmcgrory_ott — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:08:30 +0000

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 [...]

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Guide to Mac vs. PC

Adjust Individual Program Volumes in Windows 7

nmcgrory_ott — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:37:57 +0000

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 [...]

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Adjust Individual Program Volumes in Windows 7

Customize Folder Options in Windows 7

byirka — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:19:18 +0000

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 [...]

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Customize Folder Options in Windows 7

How to Use Windows 7′s Math Input Panel

byirka — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:02:07 +0000

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 [...]

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How to Use Windows 7′s Math Input Panel

No Wireless Networks Available in Windows 7?

akishore — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:16:03 +0000

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 [...]

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No Wireless Networks Available in Windows 7?

Remove the Documents Icon from the Start Menu for All Users of Windows 7

jgarger — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:07:07 +0000

On computers used in the home and in office settings, users have their own accounts in Windows 7 to designate ownership of files and prevent one user from affecting another user’s work. My Documents has been a long-time feature of the Windows operating system where users store files. However, on public and kiosk PCs, there [...]

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Remove the Documents Icon from the Start Menu for All Users of Windows 7

How to Use Windows 7 Task Scheduler

byirka — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:26:02 +0000

For those that don’t know, most versions of Windows have come with some form of task scheduler, and Windows 7 is no exception; if you have tasks you’d like your computer to perform during times when you’re not using it, the task scheduler can make that happen for you. To use the task scheduler, first [...]

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How to Use Windows 7 Task Scheduler

Clean and Fix Windows 7 Registry Errors

nmcgrory_ott — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:04:17 +0000

The registry for Windows based computers, whether they be XP or 7, is a bit more complex than most everyday PC users would like it to be. Over time, through installing applications, uninstalling applications, and software updates, the registry can become cluttered with errors. In today’s post, we will review how to quickly scan and [...]

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Clean and Fix Windows 7 Registry Errors

Guide to Using Sticky Notes in Windows 7

dcrowder — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:12:31 +0000

By now, many users have fallen in love with Sticky Notes. Users who used to depend upon piles of Notepad documents to keep up with quick notes, have now turned to Sticky Notes as you can open all notes at once, not to mention, they are far more aesthetically pleasing. Though some things may seem [...]

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Guide to Using Sticky Notes in Windows 7

Turn Your Windows 7 Computer into a WiFi Hotspot

kjackson_ott — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:01:46 +0000

Windows 7 is nearly two years old, so most everyone is familiar with its ability to broadcast an Internet connection as a WiFi hotspot using Connectify. While Connectify works well most of the time, it has slow startup moments and can be tricky for tech novices to set up. MaryFi is the next generation of [...]

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Turn Your Windows 7 Computer into a WiFi Hotspot

Review of Windows 7 Journal

nmcgrory_ott — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:19:45 +0000

Windows 7 has several options when it comes to text editing and word processing: Notepad, WordPad, Microsoft Word, etc… But, did you know that Windows 7 has a built-in journal app? Windows 7’s Journal program is a cool feature for those who like to express themselves and jot down notes, but prefer not to use [...]

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Review of Windows 7 Journal

Configure Auto-Login for Windows 7 Domain or Workgroup PC

akishore — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:16:21 +0000

Want to automatically log into your Windows 7 computer without typing a password? In earlier versions of Windows, you had to remove the password associated with your account in order to login without any prompts. In Windows 7, you can configure your user accounts so that you can login automatically even if your account has [...]

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Configure Auto-Login for Windows 7 Domain or Workgroup PC

Use Advanced Windows 7 Search Syntax

akishore — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:47:04 +0000

For the last two days, I’ve been looking into Windows 7 search since it’s gotten a pretty bad rap, but it’s actually very robust. I first talked about how to search within files in Windows 7 and then talked about how to specifically search within PDF files in Windows 7. In this article, I’m going [...]

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Edit the Windows 7 Hosts File to Block Websites, Programs, and Applications

nmcgrory_ott — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:35:39 +0000

The Windows 7 Hosts file is a file that Windows uses to control and map IP addresses. By editing the Hosts file, Windows can be customized to block specific websites, and even protocols that are used by programs and applications. To get started editing the Windows 7 Hosts file, you first need to locate it. [...]

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Edit the Windows 7 Hosts File to Block Websites, Programs, and Applications