3 Advanced Tips & Tricks For Using Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer is the default Windows file manager. Last week I introduced you to 3 easy ways to improve Windows 7 Explorer by tweaking features and using it to its full potential. In this article, I will show you a small hack and share some tips to get the most out of Windows Explorer.
3 Easy Ways to Improve the Windows 7 Explorer
Windows Explorer is the file manager application that handles the Windows desktop and taskbar and lets you access your files. Without its nice graphical interface, controlling your computer would be a lot more complicated. It's probably the Windows application that you interact with the most, and hence it's worth looking into improvements that make it even more useful and efficient.
5 Simple Ways To Keep Selected Windows On Top [Windows]
Computers are made to multitask. As a result, we all have to juggle with multiple open windows to jump back and forth between various tasks. Sometimes, however, you just want to keep one window in your view regardless of what else happens on your screen. Surprisingly, Windows does not offer a native feature for this task. In this article I will introduce five tools that fill this niche.
Replace The Terrible Windows 7 Games With The Classic XP Ones
Ditch the shiny and slow. Get old-fashioned but familiar Windows XP games working on your Windows 7 computer. They're ugly, but they work the way you're wired. Solitaire, Minesweeper, Hearts and Spider Solitaire remain a favorite of many office workers. As a quick Google search reveals though, many of these people aren't happy with the Windows Vista/7 versions of Solitaire and other classics.
Microsoft Updates Windows Phone 7 Connector For Mac & Makes It Actually Work [News]
Microsoft has finally issued an update to their Mac App Store app called Windows Phone 7 Connector. Originally, the application was pretty much a lost cause. Most users reported that it was next to impossible to get their Windows Phone 7 to connect to their Mac. While I'm sure there are not an overwhelming number of Mac users who opted for a Windows-based cellphone, I am sure there are some out there.
How To Automate & Schedule Regular Windows 7 Backups
Far too many PC users fail to properly back up their systems and their data. Because of that, I've often found myself in the position of having to tell family and friends that all of the family photos and financial information they've stored on their computer is completely lost. There are so many free and inexpensive ways to set up regular backups, that there is really no excuse.
Windows 7 Power Options and Sleep Modes Explained
When Windows 7 launched, one of Microsoft's selling points was that it was designed to help your battery last longer. One of the main features users will actually notice is that the screen dims before it turns off. There are many more small changes that allow to save power, but as with everything in life, you get what you put in and it helps to have a manual.
5 Programs To Enhance Your Windows Experience
Running Windows 7 for the last few years, and then installing and using the latest version of Office apps like Word and Excel, I've started to accept change a little more easily. I've realized that while change can be difficult sometimes, ultimately it can make accomplishing things a lot easier, and it can really boost productivity.
Add Nyan Cat To Your Progress Bars, Because It's Awesome
Is your Windows progress bar stupid, green and boring? Make it 5011% more awesome: add the infamous Nyan cat to it, complete with the trademark music and rainbow. It's just a simple download away. There are plenty of articles explaining how to do useful things on our website. This isn't one of them. This article explains how to make your progress bar awesome.
8 Hidden Tools In Windows 7 You Still Might Not Know About
Windows 7 is by no means a new operating system. This why I was doubly surprised to realize that there are still some hidden tools in Windows 7 I did not know about. Even if you’re just a regular person who’s been using Windows 7, you might be surprised at some of the things that are built into Windows 7 and require no further download.
When Is It OK To Borrow Or Download A Windows Installation Disk
Nowadays, most manufacturers no longer ship their computers with installation discs. Instead they deposit a recovery partition on the hard drive or provide software that allows you to create your own recovery media. Now what do you do when the hard drive breaks and you never prepared recovery CDs?
Tweak Windows 7 And Learn More About Your Computer With EnhanceMySe7en
I’m one of those people who like to have their computers “just so”. Before Windows 7 came along, I was an avid Litestep user for years. Windows 7 offers a beautiful interface that is actually usable (a great improvement), but still, there are plenty of things that could be changed and customized. EnhanceMySe7ven is a free app for tweaking these settings, and it also provides lots of system information.
How To Set Up & Use Windows 7 Backup & Restore Feature
It's hardly a secret when I tell you that sooner or later you will need a backup of your personal data. Do you have one right now? What keeps most people from preparing regular backups is convenience. Windows 7 features its own backup tool, also known as the Backup & Restore Feature. It has many strong points, but its strongest one yet is convenience.
How To Reinstall Windows 7 Without Changing Your Personal Settings, Installed Programs & Drivers
Windows has a tendency to accumulate errors and problems over time. While some of this virtual wear and tear can be delayed by rigorous system maintenance and keeping malware at the gate, the time will come when you will be forced to reinstall your system. A Windows re-installation is a tedious process. It takes time and once the new installation is in place, you essentially start from scratch.
Tweak & Customize The Color In Windows 7's Aero Glass With These 5 Tools
One of my favorite features in Windows 7 is Aero Glass. There’s something really appealing about the whole Aero look, and I love changing the look and feel of my system by changing Aero colors. But Windows 7 only offers 14 pre-set Aero colors, and if I need a change I have to go to my display options and do it manually. So Aero colors are a lovely thing, but let’s admit it, they’re a bit limited.
Is Windows Home Server The Most Reliable Backup & File Server?
Windows Home Server is one of those obscure Microsoft products that you never knew you needed. It’s rock solid reliable, simple to manage with a familiar Windows interface, and my personal choice for a home file server and backup solution. Let me explain what it is and what it can do for you.
How To Recover Deleted Files Using Windows 7's Restore Previous Versions Tool
We all know the importance of backups. If we've it heard once, we've heard it a million times. Always have backups, always save after every change, always use Dropbox (or something similar) to save previous versions – and everything will be alright. But accidents happen even to the most safety-conscious people.
The Best PVR: Windows Media Center!
Despite the perceived image of Microsoft as a lumbering beast with bloated software that ships full of bugs, they have actually produced some fine software over the years. Today I’d like to highlight Windows Media Center, and specifically it’s functionality as a Personal Video Recorder (like a TiVo) and media player.
3 Best Strategies & Tools for Open Window Management in Windows 7
Open windows are the paper stacks of the modern age. They clutter up our desktops and it can become quite a hassle to navigate between them. Just like with real paper, it takes a lot of discipline and a good system to keep the stacks in order. Software developers have come up with many different ways to make window management more organized and convenient.
3 Things You Should Know About Your Windows 7 Firewall
The Windows 7 Firewall is software that controls your network traffic. Its default behavior is to allow outbound traffic and deny inbound traffic. Most programs that require a change from the default settings however, can add custom rules to the Windows 7 Firewall, requiring only minimal user input. This makes the Windows 7 Firewall a very convenient tool.