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How to check when your Windows 7 was installed?

It is possible to find out the date when your Windows 7 was installed using command prompt. Open Command Prompt by clicking Start button, typing "cmd" (without quotation marks) and then hitting Enter key from the keyboard. Command prompt will open, type: [crayon-69ef3f3d547d0966232220-i/] It will show date in Unix epoch time format (i.e. number of seconds since 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC). To … [Read more...]

How to embed or hide text in normal picture files in Windows 7

It is a well known trick among advanced UNIX or UNIX like operating system users to hide or embed some "secret" text inside a normal picture using terminal in Mac OS X, for example. However, it is possible to embed such text in Microsoft Windows 7 too, using the same principle. In this tutorial, we will describe, how to do it. Requirements: 1. Two copies of exactly the same picture in any image … [Read more...]

What is the direct download (DDL)?

Direct download (DDL) in English corresponds to the dissemination and downloading of audio or video depending on client-server model, that is to say directly using your browser. In fact, you do not need to install additional software, it is possible to download a video easily. This distribution method has gained momentum with the arrival of Internet Piracy and monitoring of P2P networks. Indeed, … [Read more...]

Manage your projector presentation in Windows 7 via Windows Mobility Center

This tutorial is primarily written on request of Dr.Arpita Sarcar, she feels that, managing projectors in seminars is tad difficult work. It is not a problem at all, infact with a Windows 7 laptop, you can boost the quality of your seminar presentations. This guide will tell you, how to enhance yet easily use projector in Windows 7 laptops using Windows Mobility Center. Switch on your laptop. … [Read more...]

How to download 64 bit version of iTunes for Windows 7

The default official page of iTunes gives link to download 32 bit of Apple's iTunes for Microsoft Windows operating system (including Windows 7), but it does not mention it : Its only while installing this version (32bit) of  iTunes software in 64bit of Windows 7 you will discover that it is of 32 bit, so can not install: This is pathetic, because the size of installation file of iTunes is … [Read more...]

How to find MAC address (Physical Address) in Windows 7

To find MAC address or Physical address in Windows 7, follow these steps: Click Start, type "cmd" (without the quotation marks); right click over the cmd icon and link that appears top of the start menu search list > click "Run as administrator" : Command prompt will open.  In the command prompt, type ipconfig /all and press enter: Scroll down to the listed network adapter that you want … [Read more...]

How to create a automated task that runs a program in a set time in Windows 7

This tutorial will show how to create task that will allow automated running of files and programs at a pre defined time as set by user in Windows 7. Click Start, type "task" in the Start Menu search bar without the quotation marks or by open it from All Programs -> Accesories -> System Tools : Windows Task Scheduler will open. Select 'Create Basic Task' from the right hand pane and the … [Read more...]

Windows 8 vNext 2.1 Wind UI concept wallpaper

Designed by Reymond-P-Scene. According to the artist: "Looking for a responsible position within an innovative company? Join the Marketing Division of Microsoft Windows handles Windows 7 that France and is preparing to launch Windows 8, a transformation of the PC environment. And win a major change in course of proposing to Microsoft customers to consume these products "on premise"or "in the … [Read more...]