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Posts tagged ‘Windows XP’

Mar 14

Three Great Shortcuts For Moving Between Open Windows

Windows only: Managing a plethora of open windows is an important aspect of computing, especially if you like to multitask. There are a variety of ways of doing this in the Windows operating system, but I often find that keyboard shortcuts are the optimal solution.

Luckily, Windows puts several great commands at your disposal. Read more

Mar 5

Get iOS And Android-Like Folder Creation In Windows With Smart Folders

While desktop/laptop operating systems have come a long way in many areas, there are still some aspects in which they have remained relatively unchanged. Newer, mobile OSes, like Android and iOS, while not as full-featured and flexible, have introduced several improvements in user interface and usability.

One such feature is the ability to create new folders by dragging items (i.e., apps) onto one another. If you’d like a comparable function for your traditional computer, and you use Windows, you should try out Smart Folders. Read more

Nov 4

Learn How To Pin An Application To The Dock Or Taskbar

Some users may not be aware that they have the ability to pin their favorite applications to their operating system’s app launcher. It’s a relatively simple task to accomplish, so let’s learn how to pin some apps for both OS X and Windows. Read more

Sep 14

Get OS X Playback Device Switching In Windows With SoundSwitch

One of my favorite, little OS X tricks is the ability to quickly switch between audio playback devices by Option-clicking the volume indicator in the Menu bar. If you are continually switching back and forth between external speakers and a headset, and you use Windows, you might want to check out SoundSwitch. Read more

Aug 26

Expunge Apps From Windows Context Menu With Menu Uninstaller

Some people love applications. Whenever a new one comes along that looks remotely interesting, they need to install it and check it out.

After the crushing disappointment that usually accompanies such rash decisions, you still need to uninstall the app, meaning it’s time for a trip to the Programs section in your Control Panel.

Menu Uninstaller for Windows can help you avoid this nettlesome step. Read more

May 6

Know Your History: An Operating System Infographic

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

George Santayana

I am not the biggest fan of the infograph, but every once in awhile, one comes along that is too good to pass up.

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Apr 18

Give New Life To Old Programs With 64-bit Windows 7 Compatability Mode

One of the advantages of Microsoft Windows is the huge selection of available software. Everyone has their favorites and when upgrading their PC, either by choice or necessity, software compatibility issues can be a major source of user angst and lost productivity.

Microsoft understands this issue and has implemented a series of features into 64-bit versions of Windows 7 to ease your transition from 32-bit to 64-bit computing, while still allowing you to retain and use your favorite, old programs. Let’s learn how to implement software compatibility options in 64-bit Windows 7. Read more

Mar 14

How To Change The Registered Owner Name Of Your Windows PC

Slight Geekery Required: Whether you are selling an old PC or pawning one off to friends/family to justify a gratuitous purchase (and you’re too lazy to do a clean install), changing the name of the registered owner of a Windows system is a relatively useful and easy task to accomplish. Read more