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Programs or applications designed for Windows XP may also work in higher version of Windows, but some may run poorly or not at all. As a last resort, one can at least try Program Compatibility Wizard to simulate the behavior of earlier versions …more >>>
Task Manager offers what is officially known as Tiny Footprint mode. The mode lets you remove or hide the menu bar and tabs easily. Besides, it offers options to resize window to the smallest size possible which you can’t do …more >>>
If you find size of thumbnails in Windows too small for your liking, you can make them bigger. You can adjust the size to your liking b following the simple steps highlighted in this article. Of course, there are third-party …more >>>
In Windows 7 & Vista, you can shut down, restart or log off from Windows in a few quick steps, without going through the Start Menu or using any 3rd party applications. To do so, be on the desktop; that …more >>>
Windows Vista has introduced some new keyboard shortcuts, considering that it has introduced many new features. Here is a list of new keyboard shortcuts in Windiws Vista. Win+g – Cycles the Gadgets selections. Win+Spacebar – Brings Gadgets to the front …more >>>
You can place shortcuts to programs and other items in the Start menu by adding them to the ‘pinned’ list. Any program (.exe file) or a shortcut can be pinned to the Start menu by right-clicking the item and clicking …more >>>
At times, we do feel the need of having a simple and easy way for accessing different Windows menus. One way of doing so is creating shortcuts for these menus. This tutorial will walk you through the process of creating …more >>>
If you browse in C:\Windows\System32\ folder, you will come across and .exe file named as tsdiscon.exe. This is the Session Discontinuation Utility. This process disconnects the current session, and can be used to create a shortcut to switch users in …more >>>
When the screen is set to a high resolution, you may find it hard to view items on your screen especially, if they are small in size. The blinking cursor in Windows 7 may appear too thin, small or slim for …more >>>
Similar to WindowsVista before it, Windows 7 too lets you assign a quick-launch hotkey to any installed program. All a user interest in assigning a hotkey has to follow this simple procedure. Right-click the program’s icon, choose Properties, and then click …more >>>
