Montage is a new online service by Microsoft Labs that allows everyone to create visual web albums of topics of interest. The information can be supplied from a variety of sources including RSS feeds, YouTube, Twitter or Bing. To make it better, they are updated in realtime so, always the latest and greatest informations are displayed. You can easily get started by visiting the website and … [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...]
Build your own Windows 7 powered Tablet PC in under $500
Seems unrealistic? Does it seem that I am going to write a rocket-science explanation? If your answer to any or both of the questions is yes, then continue reading. Advantages: It can use all the features of Windows 7 including the Touch feature. Use it while standing! One can get a bigger screen at the same cost of a high-end Smartphone. Background: There are many people who feel like us. … [Read more...]
Risks related to prolonged usage of computers and how to avoid them
Meta analysis with 234 retrospective studies from 1986 to 2007 revealed that 6.3 out of 10 employees working in front of computer screen feel ocular-visual (cons 4 of 10 among other employees) problems, the median age being at 57 years. In DuPont Inc, United States, 535 accidents counted during two years (1999 and 2000), eighty-one percent were related directly or indirectly to CTS (carpal … [Read more...]
How to block the auto detection of USB storage devices in Windows 7
When you insert an USB memory device as a USB pen drive or external hard drive, Windows 7 automatically detects it. If you do not want anyone using the machine to use data stored on a USB device, there is a way to disable USB storage recognition. Click "Start", then type "regedit" (without the quotation marks) in the search field and hit Enter and accept the security prompt: Windows registry … [Read more...]
HTC home: An animated desktop weather gadget for Windows 7
Almost every user now knows about HTC Home, an excellent free animated weather gadget for Windows 7. Those who have missed it or having difficulty to find out how to use it or from where to download it, this guide is intended for them. Firstly, you can download HTC Home from their official website for free: htchome.org " HTC Home 2 is first of all a widget with a clock, weather forecast and … [Read more...]
How to save any webpage as single file (mht or xps) to view offline
We often need to save certain webpages to view it later offline.Here is a small tutorial on how to save any webpage as a single archival file in Windows 7. To save any webpage: Open the website's particular page in Internet Explorer, Opera or any of your favorite modern browser. Click the File option. For Internet Explorer 8 upwards, you have to hit Alt key or f10 key from keyboard to make the … [Read more...]
Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) Release Candidate (RC) by the End of January 2011
Microsoft is reportedly gearing up to release the Release Candidate of Internet Explorer 9 by the end of January 2011. The Redmond company has yet to confirm or deny third-party reports that claim to already have the IE9 RC availability deadline, or to comment in any way on the matter at hand. Various sources are indicating that IE9 RC will actually drop on January 28th, 2011 (via LiveSide and … [Read more...]
How to create keyboard shortcut to your favourite webpages
Here is a very easy tutorial to create custom keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Windows 7, so that you can launch the favorite webpage very easily in your favorite browser. Right click on the desktop, hover to New, then click Shortcut: In the create shorcut window, type the full url (or copy paste from the browser's address bar) : Click Next; then name it as you like: Click Finish. A … [Read more...]
Registry Bloat-What they are?
The term registry bloat means the Windows 7 (or any other Microsoft Windows Operating Systems) registry is filled with obsolete or unnecessary data those are useless on that machine and will only slow down the machine, interfering with normal operations or cause malfunctions or crash the programs. Many forms of malware such as spyware and Trojan horses can also cause this registry bloat by adding … [Read more...]
Problems of using Registry Cleaners for Windows 7
When you make a choice to use a registry cleaner, there are some important questions you should ask yourself: Are you getting this from a reliable source? Is it a reputable program that will help me anyway? Why I need to use a Registry cleaner? You can usually answer these questions by doing a little research on it. Microsoft directly says nothing about registry cleaners and Windows 7. … [Read more...]