Do you have to select multiple files or folders by pressing down Ctrl button every-time you have to copy paste some files/folders? You can easily prevent this on Windows 7 PC. Just enable 'check box to select items' feature that allows you to select multiple items by clicking checkboxes
How to disable autorun, autoplay on Windows
Autoplay (also called Autorun) feature of Windows operating system allows you to automatically view contents of CD or DVD dics inside the media drive. By default, this feature is turned ON. However, if you want to disable autoplay (autorun) - then you can easily disable this feature from
Change default programs settings in Windows 7
A specific type of file will always open in program application set default for that type (even in cases when you have better software installed for that type of files). You can easily make default program change by modifying default program file association on Windows 7. This allows you
Run program in Administrator mode in Windows 7
Are few features of a program application disabled due to lack of administrative access in your account on Windows 7 computer? You can easily overcome this by launching a program with "Administrator access" by switching to admin mode. By default, all programs do not get admin rights to
Customize wallpaper settings in Windows 7
Now Windows 7 removes the need of installing any external software like Webshots to change the desktop wallpapers automatically. All the pictures and wallpapers on your hard drive can be timed to automatically display as desktop background with auto change feature in Windows 7 operating
Windows 7 Parental Controls for usage time, programs & games
When your kids are using computer, there is constant worry as to how much time they will be using PC for gaming , studying or for some thing else (like entertainment & other stuff). Thankfully on Window 7 you can check on your child's computing habits without need for physcial
Bypass Recycle Bin to directly delete files, folders
By default, when you delete any file or folder on Windows computer - it is sent to Recycle Bin (unless you are using Shift + DEL keys shortcut). Do you want to directly delete files and folders without need to send them to recycle bin? You can easily configure such setting for direct
Check system uptime on Windows 7, Vista & XP
"... for how long I have been using my computer?" You can easily get answer to this question and get inspired to take a well deserved break. You can use systeminfo command in command prompt window to check on the boot time or system uptime (time since Windows system has been up and running
Special Characters in Windows using Character Map
Do you want to insert a special character in a specific project? Special character are unique symbols other than usual English alphabets. You can easily access full list of special characters on Windows computer using 'Character Map' feature. Using this: you can view, copy, insert and
Add Delete Contents to folder right click menu in Windows 7
Ever wanted to delete files and sub-folders inside a folder without opening that folder? You can easily do this by adding 'Delete Contents' option to the Right click context menu. This can be implemented by modifying associated registry entry. [Do not attempt this, if you do not understand
Expand Send To Menu: Windows 7 shortcut key
When you right click on a file or folder, it show few options in the 'Send To' menu in windows explorer. By default there are options like Compressed folder(ZIP), My documents, mail recipients etc. Do you know there are more (hidden) options in the 'Send To' menu? You can easily access
How to change basic Color scheme on Windows 7
Are you getting bored of seeing same basic color scheme on your Windows 7 computer? Get a fresh new and colorful look by changing the color scheme on your Windows PC. For this you don't need to install any software or change current Windows theme. You can simply customize and change colors
