Windows 7 Articles
Customize Taskbar, Notification Area and Action Center in Windows 10
Handy tweaks that can make life easier
Does Your Windows Computer Display Turn Off Every 15 Minutes?
The solution to a very frustrating Windows 7 problem
Guide to Network and Sharing Center in Windows 7, 8, 10
Increase privacy and quickly set up printers without messing anything up
What Happened to Aero Flip 3D in Windows 8 & 10?
It's gone but the new key combos are still pretty useful
In Windows Vista, Microsoft released a new feature called Aero Flip 3D in order to show up the capabilities of hardware acceleration. In order to use it, you had to […]
Geekiest Windows Accessory: the Math Input Panel
Write expressions and insert into programs that support MathML
Starting with Windows 7, Microsoft has included a new tool called the Math Input Panel, which is by far the geekiest program included in Windows by default. The old champ […]
3 Ways to Create Video Slideshows in Windows
A great way to preserve and share memories
Did you know that you can create a DVD photo slideshow in Windows Vista and Windows 7 using preloaded software? I found this out the other day and it’s great! […]
How to Open Multiple Programs in Windows at Once
This trick is not just for lazy people
Why would you ever want to open multiple programs at once in Windows? Recently, I had someone at my office ask me how they can open several desktop applications at […]
How to Access Mac Files from a Windows PC
It's fairly simple so long as you are on the same network
Apple is becoming more popular everyday (I love my MacBook and it’s selling in record numbers this year), yet most people still have Windows PCs at home. If you are […]
How to Batch Change File Extensions for Windows Files
Handy if someone gives you a bunch of files with no extension
Recently, I came across a problem where I had to change the file extension on a bunch of Windows files from no extension to .JPG. Someone sent me a large […]
Beginner’s Guide to the Windows Command Prompt
We'll go over some of the most basic, common uses
Earlier today I had to boot a client computer into safe mode and delete a virus via the command prompt because whenever Windows would load, the file would become locked and hence […]
How to Open Files in Windows with Different File Extensions
Sometimes you'll get a strange file with an extension you don't recognize
I’ve always wanted to write a resource article on how to open files with different file extensions such as .wps, .prn, .mpp, .mdi, .rar, .psd, .pps, .sit, .nrg and lots […]
How to Setup an FTP Server in Windows using IIS
It's a little more advanced but will give you more control
Earlier, I had written a post on how to turn your computer into a Windows file sharing server using a couple of different programs. If you’re looking for a quick […]
How to Clear or Delete My Recent Documents in Windows
It's nice to have an extra bit of privacy
Looking for a way to delete the recent documents list in Windows? Don’t you hate how many things Windows tracks, like all of the recent documents you have opened in ANY […]
5 Free Disk Imaging/Cloning Utilities for Windows
Start right back where you left off before the crash
Creating a good backup of your computer system involves not only backing up all of your data, but also backing up all Windows and system files when they are in […]
Alternative Method to Hide Files and Folders in Windows
A little more secure and doesn't use third-party programs
It seems like people just can’t get enough of the how-to guides on creating hidden folders or locked folders in Windows. I’ve already written two guides on how to hide a […]
5 Ways to Crack or Reset a Forgotten Windows Password
Using the best online resources available
I recently helped a client recover his forgotten Windows password by using a couple of different tools. We eventually were able to reset the Administrator password to a blank password […]
How to Kill or Close All Running Programs in Windows Quickly
Only 2 programs that perform this action properly
Looking for a free Windows utility that you can use to quickly close all programs currently running in Windows? This can be quite useful, for example, when you have to shutdown […]
How to Automatically Move or Copy Files in Windows
Make your life a little easier with this open source tool
I’ve always wished Windows would come with features to automatically organize my files: automatically move or copy files based on the file name, size, extension, etc. Unfortunately, we have to […]
How to Hide a Drive in Windows Explorer
Use this trick to dupe your parents
You’ve probably read a bunch of posts on how to create hidden folders, secure folders, locked folders, etc, in Windows on many occasions! Heck, one of the most popular articles […]
Fix "There are no Active Mixer Devices Available" Error in Windows
An annoying problem that can come out of nowhere
I recently worked on a client’s computer that was giving him the error “no active mixer devices available” whenever he clicked on the volume icon in the taskbar. This problem came […]
