You can catch your screen with the integrated tools in Microsoft Windows 7. 1) Use keyboard shortcuts: It is possible to capture the entire screen by pressing the "Print Screen", "Prt SCRN" : The name varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. It is usually the third button above the keyboard starting from the right. The image will be copied to the clipboard, simply paste the example in Paint … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
Microsoft will integrate tracking protection in Internet Explorer
Microsoft plans to give users of its new internet browser the ability to stop certain sites from gathering information from users, as the company looks to head off federal online privacy legislation. The opt-in feature, called "tracking protection," is based on technology developed for Microsoft's current browser. It was downplayed as the world's largest software company tried to balance … [Read more...]
Disallow installation of new gadgets in Windows 7
To prohibit or disallow installation of new gadgets on the desktop in Microsoft Windows 7, you must register a restriction in the registry. The message "Installation of desktop gadgets is managed by your system administrator" will then appear on the desktop, specifying the restriction. As always, before any registry tweak, it is suggested to create a manual backup of the registry. Steps: 1. … [Read more...]
Add a custom sound or music during shutdown of Windows 7
We know many regular visitors are waiting to see a tutorial on how to add a custom sound during the shutdown of Windows 7 PC ! The expectation grown from the tutorial Let your Computer say Welcome on startup and we got several requests to write a tutorial to use similar script for the shutdown too. Theoretically and practically under ideal condition it is possible to run a vbs script to … [Read more...]
Pin an external hard drive or pen drive to the taskbar in Windows 7
Normally, we can not pin an external hard drive or pen drive or thumb drive to the taskbar in Windows 7 directly. This is only possible for the applications. Here is a tutorial to pin an external hard drive or pen drive or thumb drive directly to the taskbar in Windows 7. The procedure can also be adapted for a backup partition, another internal hard drive. In this example, a Transcend External … [Read more...]
Using Tbot : Automated buddy that provides translations for Windows Live Messenger
Tbot is an automated buddy that provides translations for Windows Live Messenger. It was first launched in 2008 as a prototype and has since become immensely popular. You can have one-on-one conversations with Tbot or invite friends who speak different languages with Tbot translating for you. Open a conversation window with the bot and send a message to get started. You will be able to set the … [Read more...]
Office 2010 Theme for Windows 7
Office 2010 vs RC is a nice looking Windows 7 theme or Visual Style for Windows 7. Creator: yacine29 … [Read more...]
Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 7
Previously we wrote about some keyboard shortcuts, here are more Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 7 to facilitate users to use Microsoft Windows 7 more easily. We have divided the keyboard shortcuts in three groups: Keyboard shortcuts that facilitate the use of computer General keyboard shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts in dialog boxes Keyboard shortcuts that facilitate the use of Windows 7 … [Read more...]
How passwords work maintaining your online security
One key element ensuring the security of your personal data both on the Internet and offline, is the password. Indeed, this precious password helps protect access to accounts you own on various websites and your computer. The security measures implemented to protect them are rarely very extensive. After you have explained the working principle of identification by password, we will try to show … [Read more...]
Burn the ISO images directly in Windows 7
Windows 7 features native support for ISO images (Windows disk image Recorder). There is no need to install special software such as ISO-Recorder or ImgBurn or burning software to burn ISO images, if you do not need extra features. Insert a blank CD (or DVD) disc in the optical drive. Go to the location where your ISO image is saved. We will show Microsoft Expression Studio 4 ISO as … [Read more...]
Install an unsigned driver in Windows 7
Unsigned drivers can cause malfunctions of the system. In Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 by default, installing an unsigned driver is blocked. However, it can temporarily disable the driver signature verification to allow installation of unsigned driver. 1) Disable signature verification of drivers in Windows 7 : Press Windows key + R from keyboard to launch run window; … [Read more...]
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