This article aims to explain the methodology generally used by hackers to break into a computer system. It does not explain how to compromise a system but to understand how it may be better able to withstand them. Indeed, the best way to protect your system is to proceed in the same way that hackers to map the vulnerabilities of the system. So this article gives no details on how vulnerabilities … [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...]
Add Registry Editor in Windows 7 Control Panel
By default, Registry editor is absent in Microsoft windows 7 Control Panel. After following the tutorial, you can easily add the registry editor in the control panel of Windows 7. Open Notepad. Write down the following code: [crayon-6a13ae9961fc8519326629-i/] Click file > Save as > name as you like.reg ; change file type from text to all files and click OK. Just double click the registry … [Read more...]
How to Add any program shortcut to Windows 7 right click Context Menu
Have you ever imagined, if you can add your favorite program or application in Windows 7 right click context menu, how easy it will be to start the program. In this tutorial, we will guide you how to add any program of your choice in Windows 7 context menu with proper Icon. Click Start button, type œregedit (without the quotation marks) and press Enter from keyboard. Accept the security prompt … [Read more...]
Prevent running specified programs and applications in Windows 7
You might want to prevent or restrict users certain not to use some specific programs and applications in Microsoft Windows 7. You can do it in two ways: either via Group Policy Editor or via editing the registry. There is no doubt, that restricting via Group Policy Editor is far more easy than editing the registry, but unfortunately, Group Policy Editor is not accessible beyond Windows 7 Ultimate … [Read more...]
Restore Windows Aurora Screensaver with all settings in Windows 7
Aurora screensaver is by default absent in Windows 7, here is a complete tutorial on how to restore Windows Aurora Screensaver with all settings in Windows 7. Windows 7 lacks the corresponding screensaver file. So, you need to download it. Download Aurora screensaver file by clicking here (We have created the registry files for you too and included in the the rar file). You will get a rar file … [Read more...]
Change the folder icons in left side of explorer pane in Windows 7
After following this tutorial, you will be able to change the default yellow colored folders that appears in left side of explorer pane in Windows 7. This what the default appearance is: To change the odd looking yellow monotonous folder icon, you have to follow these steps. Click Start button, type œregedit (without the quotation marks) and press Enter from keyboard. Accept the security … [Read more...]
Today is 25th anniversary of the PC virus
TWENTY-FIVE years ago today, two brothers in Pakistan came up with a new and novel way to catch out software pirates. As it turned out, they also gave birth to one of the greatest annoyances in the modern world. "Brain", considered to be the first major personal computer virus, was created on January 19, 1986, by Basit and Amjad Farooq Alvi at their computer shop in Lahore, Pakistan. From there … [Read more...]
Add 3D Flip option in right click context menu in Windows 7
It is possible to add 3D Flip option in right click context menu. However, the name appears as "Windows Switcher" not 3D Flip or any custom name. Click Start button, type œregedit (without the quotation marks) and press Enter from keyboard. Accept the security prompt to run Windows registry editor: Go to the key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ Directory \ Background \ shellex \ … [Read more...]
How to remove “Pin to Start Menu” in right click context menu in Windows 7
In earlier tutorial, we have shown, how to remove "Pin to Taskbar" from right click context menu. Some users do not need the option œPin to Start Menu in right click context menu in Windows 7. This option unnecessarily makes the right click context menu bigger for them. In that case, user may want to remove Pin to Start Menu option. In this tutorial, we will show, how to remove pin to Start … [Read more...]
How to remove “Pin to Taskbar” in right click context menu in Windows 7
Some users do not need the option "Pin to taskbar" in right click context menu in Windows 7. This option unnecessarily makes the right click context menu bigger for them. In that case, user may want to remove "Pin to taskbar" option. In this tutorial, we will show, how to remove pin to taskbar option from right click option menu. Note: Please take a manual backup of your registry before you … [Read more...]