Aura is application that calculates average color of desktop background image or active window icon and sets it as Aero Glass color. It works like color hot-track in Windows 7 taskbar. Aura written in C# using WPF and Visual Studio 2010. System Requirements for running Aura: - Windows Vista/7 - .NET Framework 3.5 or higher Download Aura from here … [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...]
Gaia10 : A clean translucent theme for Windows 7
Gaia10 is a clean,translucent completely different looking theme for Windows 7. Click the preview image below to zoom it. Designed by: neiio … [Read more...]
Windows 7 theme for Basic and Aero: Minimal Taste
Minimal Taste for Windows7 An excellent premium quality theme for Microsoft Windows 7. Here is the preview (Click to zoom) and download link. Here is what the designer says: UPDATE 4 - matching glass like scrollbars for the colored caption buttons Version UPDATE 3 - another variation added to the package: Color Caption Buttons I had fun making the new buttons (inspired by the original OSX … [Read more...]
Change and enhance Aero glass look of Windows 7 with AeroTuner
With AeroTuner, you can fine tune the Windows 7 Aero Glass look and feel. UPDATED. Current v 1.1 - Fixed issue with third-party theme which crash AeroTuner - Added "restore" to restore default DWM settings (which was before changes) - Added possibility to drag AeroTuner's window using "big" caption. AeroTuner is little application was created as example for DWM programming article. Can be useful … [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...]
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...]