Tag: Microsoft Windows 7 tips
How To Disable and Enable Aero Peek In Windows 7
Windows 7 comes with bunch of new features including Aero Peek, an x-ray like tool that lets you peer past your open windows to your desktop which is why some people refer to it as ‘desktop preview’. If you are using a computer with limited resources you may want to disable Aero Peek to use less RAM and get better [...]
How to change Windows 7 startup sounds and themes
Windows installs with a default sound scheme that includes startup and shutdown sounds. If you aren’t happy with the default startup sounds, want there to be no sound or want to change your overall theme you’re not alone. This guide will show you how to change your sound themes and settings in Windows Vista and [...]
How To Run Any Application as Administrator in Windows 7 by Default
By default Windows 7 doesn’t run any application as administrator; but if you constantly need to run a program as administrator you can change your settings so that Windows always run the program as administrator. The following guide will show you how to run any application with administrator privileges without the extra clicks. Step 1: Right click on [...]
How to Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc
Windows 7 is more stable than many of the earlier operating systems, but like all computers is can still have issues. Thankfully, if you create a Windows 7 system repair disc, you can fix many common Windows problems like a computer that won’t boot and other issues. This disc will allow you to boot into [...]
Download new Windows 7 themes from Microsoft
If you are a Windows user that loves changing your Wallpaper than maybe you should go film a “Windows 7 was my idea commercial” about the use of themes in Windows 7 to transform the look of your desktop. In addition to adding the capability to easily change the entire look of Windows 7, down [...]
How to use Window’s Snipping Tool For Better Screen Captures
Windows comes with the ability to take a screenshot of your current screen with the Print + Screen button, which works perfectly for small purpose like screen shots of complete windows, screen shots of active Window. But what if you are looking more features in screen capture tool? There is lot of free and paid [...]
How to Enable Automatic Windows Updates
It is always good idea to keep your computer up to date. Keeping your computer up to date is an important step in protecting your computer from viruses, malware and spyware. Most of the time Windows will do these updates for you automatically, but sometimes this option may be turned off by a previous virus or [...]
How to Find Out When Windows Was Last Shutdown
There are times when you might want to find out the last time you shut down your computer. There could be many reasons you’d want to know this. Maybe you want to see when you shutdown your computer during the last week, troubleshooting a Windows issue or to keep an eye on the usage of [...]
How to Update Windows Without the Internet or Offline
Keeping your operating system up to date doesn’t only save you from security threat that could corrupt your data; it also keeps prying eyes away from your sensitive documents. The Windows Operating system provides the option to automatically update your OS, but you have to be online in order to use this automatic update option. [...]
What is Windows.old folder and how to delete it safely
Last week my one of colleagues at my office moved to Windows 7 from Windows Vista after hearing good feedback about Windows 7. After installation of Windows 7 he asked me what the Windows.old folder is that is taking up more than 6 GB of his hard drive. Specifically, he wanted to know if he [...]
