Normally you can not browse the Windows registry like an ordinary folder with contents. We will show a way so that you can browse, edit Windows 7 registry like a folder will contents. If you are still confused, just read on. Bjarke Viksoe has written an excellent Windows Shell Extension, that make it possible to browse the Windows 7 registry like a folder. Download this file and run it. After … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
Run and control Windows Task Manager in tiny foot print mode in Windows 7
You can use Windows task manager in tiny foot print mode and can switch between different tabs too. Here is a tutorial on how you can do it. Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC from keyboard or Right click on the taskbar and click on Task Manager option to run Windows task manager: Double click on a border of Task Manager to switch between modes, note in the above screenshot: we have placed the mouse cursor … [Read more...]
What is a server?
A Server is generally a computer that makes its files available to other computers (in a network). The great thing about a server is that it stores files centrally and all users of the network can use these files together. Because the server files containing primarily holds, it is also called File Server, at least, especially when a company is operating within the server and saves documents. A … [Read more...]
Overclocking
The purpose of overclocking The overclocking is done to increase the clock speed of your processor (CPU) which increases the overall speed of your computer. We must be careful because it represents a danger to your computer components that may not withstand the blast and burn. There are two ways to change the speed; by changing the multiplier or directly to the system bus. For … [Read more...]
What is firmware of hardware
What is firmware? When you use a DVD player or any hardware, it is guided by software that can be compared to a driver for a component in your computer. This software is called firmware. It can manage the device on which it is installed. That will contain the necessary codecs to play, DivX video for example. Like any software, it needs to be updated. That is why it is on a ROM that can easily … [Read more...]
How to set the amount of RAM Windows 7 will use
It is possible to set the amount of RAM Windows 7 will use. In this tutorial, we will show you how you can set a specific amount of RAM for usage for Windows 7 itself so that the physical memory can be used by other applications in better way. Click Start, type "msconfig" (without the quotation marks) and hit Enter from keyboard: Windows 7 System Configuration window will open, under the Boot … [Read more...]
How to record the system or PC sounds in Windows 7
By default, you can not record the PC sounds or system sound in Windows 7. To make it more easy, you can nor directly record log off logon sounds, Windows 7 voice etc. We will show you the easy way to record any sound that is generated in your Windows 7 pc. Right click on the speaker icon in the notification area and click Recording devices : Sound Window will open. Right click in an empty … [Read more...]
Move Windows using arrow keys from Keyboard in Windows 7
You may want to move the open active Windows when they are in restored down (not maximized) but not minimized. If you use only arrow keys from the keyboard, it will not work! To move open windows from keyboard in Windows 7, just hold Windows logo key + Shift key from keyboard and use any of the arrow keys to move around the desktop freely. … [Read more...]
Create a shortcut to Lock Computer in Windows 7
This tutorial will show you how to create a shortcut to lock your computer. You can Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu the shortcut to lock computer, or move where you like for easy use. Right click anywhere on the Windows 7 desktop, hover over New > click Shortcut : In the Shortcut Window, type the the following as location of the item: [crayon-656e8f876564f538393499-i/] and click on … [Read more...]
The risks associated with use of Internet
Internet, the latest technological revolution in communications and certainly the largest since the invention of the telephony, has not finished to surprise us. Its capabilities are almost limitless, as are the dangers that accompany with it. On the other hand this media offers a quick and easy access to information, culture, and countless other riches, but it also opens the way as much overflow … [Read more...]
Create a shortcut to registry editor in Windows 7
It would be great if a shortcut can be created to Windows 7 registry editor (regedit) for tutorial writers like us! In this tutorial we will show how much it is easy to create a desktop and keyboard shortcut to Windows 7 registry editor. Click Start and then click Computer. Go to the partition where your Windows 7 is installed (in our example it is C drive). Now navigate to C:\Windows. You … [Read more...]