Various causes for slowdown of Windows 7 PC Slowing down of a PC is often due to the presence of viruses on it, but it is not the only possible cause. It may be that your hard disk is full or it needs to be defragmented. Here is a list of possible causes of slow your computer: Malware (viruses, spyware and company) is present on your computer. After several installations, your files … [Read more...]
Simple tricks to enhance your password’s strength
Do you know that it is possible to insert a space in your username and password to login in to your Windows 7 user account. A simple way to secure access to your computer. Have you thought of this possibility so far? No, your answer gives you a negative view of the strength of this tip. By definition, a password is a string and a space is a character is not considered by most people. Tested under … [Read more...]
Tips for using Sticky Notes in Windows 7 most effectively
Having trouble using Sticky Notes in Windows 7 ? Sticky notes is a simple utility that is included in Windows 7, these notes are like the famous Post-it, stay on the screen of your desktop and you can use to target cell, task lists pending, or whatever you want, in short has become as necessary as pencils or paper clips. How to start the application? Click Start button, type "Sticky" (without the … [Read more...]
Tips for buying a laptop
The laptop has largely taken the place of the good old desktop pc . Today the laptop has several significant advantages and allows a degree of freedom (such as being able to write a post on his couch with the computer on the lap while watching television). Choosing a laptop is not made lightly, unfortunately a lot of my customers look at first the performance of their next purchase, very rarely … [Read more...]
What you must check while buying a Windows 7 based netbook
The netbook, as we have spoken on other occasions (Please check Tablet or Netbook : Which one to Buy? and UMPC: Advantages and disadvantages if you interested). They are small sized portable computers that give users the ability to carry a lightweight, economical and allows to perform basic tasks like reading mail, using a word processor , check the news, etc. Netbook gaining popularity among … [Read more...]
Best Mac Snow Leopard look theme for Windows 7 : Apple of Eris
Apple of Eris for windows 7 by ZeusOSX is currently the best Mac Snow Leopard look theme for Windows 7. Theme creator: ZeusOSX Here is what ZeusOSX says about the theme: Apple of Eris Themes are mac osx style themes for windows 7. MCN: CD74L-2HCAL-RC5KE ZEUSosX = Pavlos Pitselas © copyright Fri Dec 24 23:12:37 UTC 2010 - All Rights Reserved MyFreeCopyright.com Registered & … [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...]
Right-click: the hidden options menu in Windows 7
As for Microsoft Vista, hidden right-click options menu context are available by Shift + right click in Microsoft Windows 7 too. Note: All screenshots in all tutorials have click to zoom feature. Click after the page load is complete and a border appears around them. On the Windows 7 desktop, right-click: On the Windows 7 desktop, Shift + right click: In Windows 7 Explorer, right-click on any … [Read more...]
Tips to clean up your computer
Its necessary to clean up your Windows PC for running it properly. This term clean up can be broadened to Software side and Hardware Side. Software side It is needed to clean the Junk files, temporary files, invalid registry keys (those are generated from improperly uninstalled softwares) and yes security side should be included too. Its advisable to use Disk Cleanup utility that comes naively … [Read more...]
Adding tool tips to Folders
This method was first described by Ankur Mittal, Ex-MS MVP (WDE); however, I am writing it with step to step with detailed screenshots so that every one can follow it very easily. What is background of using it? Any folder can be named by using 255 letters to maximum, thats too, there are restrictions in some characters. If a folder contains thousand of files, its very difficult to get … [Read more...]
Tips on using touchpad
Apart from older features those are also applicable for previous Windows versions; some extra feature for the touch pad exists in Windows 7. However, in this tutorial, all the features, which can be used for more personalization and for ease of use, are being discussed. Majority of the touchpads are manufactured ALPS Electric Company Ltd. ALPS is the OEM supplier of major market leaders in Laptop … [Read more...]