Minty White
August 2010 - Posts
Customize the Appearance of the Command Prompt in Windows [How To]
Tue, Aug 31 2010 8:00
Earlier today, we looked at how to launch the command prompt in Windows and how to run it with elevated permissions as an administrator. Now, we’ll learn how to customize the user interface of the command prompt. Specifically, we’ll learn...
Speeding up my CD/DVD-ROM: What Are PIO and DMA, and How Do I Change Them?
Tue, Aug 31 2010 3:00
On a brand new system (freshly installed) Burning CD’s and DVD’s in Windows 7 is a very fast and enjoyable experience. Then something happens, you suddenly experience that Windows 7 takes for ever to complete a burn session. Some have experienced...
How to Open the Command Prompt in Windows [Quick Tip]
Tue, Aug 31 2010 3:00
Many guides on this site require you to run commands on the command prompt. This guide is written to show you how to open the command prompt. Specifically, in this guide, you’ll learn: How to open a command prompt in Windows. How to run the command...
Desktop Icon Pack Collections Organized by Genre
Mon, Aug 30 2010 8:00
As there are so many icon packs on this site now and it can be hard to find the ones you like. To help you dig through icon packs here on Windows Guides, I’ve divided the packs up into 8 genres. Today we released the Free Apple, OSX, & OSX...
53 Free Apple, OSX, & OSX Leopard Style PNG/ICO Icon Packs [Windows Customization]
Mon, Aug 30 2010 7:30
This week, we have a collection of apple inspired icon packs. You can use these icons for Windows customization, web sites, applications, mobile apps, posters, and more; however, just because the pack is free doesn’t mean there’s no attached...
Use RSS Feeds as Desktop Background [How To]
Mon, Aug 30 2010 3:00
Back in Windows XP you had a feature called Active Desktop to easily take care of features such as using a webpage as your wallpaper. This has been taken off Windows since Vista and there is no inbuilt program or utility that will let you add an RSS slide...
Prevent Some Users from Logging on to Certain Domain Workstations
Sun, Aug 29 2010 19:00
One of my colleagues asked me recently if it is possible to prevent a certain group of people to use certain PC’s on our company network. If you have a domain set-up, it is quite easy, provided your set-up is done well. My meaning of “if your set-up is...
Actual Multiple Monitors – 10 Licenses worth $29,95 [Competition]
Sat, Aug 28 2010 8:00
A few days ago, we told you about the best Multiple Monitor Solution money can buy (Read it again!). Now we offer you a chance to win a license worth $29.95. Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with 5 out of 5 How to Enter There is two...
Check which Sites Have Been Visited (Even if Private Browsing Mode is Used)
Fri, Aug 27 2010 17:00
Some days ago I wrote a post about Hacking InPrivate Browsing, there you find useful information about how to find traces left by Internet Explorer using InPrivate Browsing. Incognito Mode in Google Chrome, Private Browsing in Firefox, and InPrivate Browsing...
Desktop Wallpaper: 50 High-resolution Wallpapers for Windows, Linux, Mac [Set 3]
Fri, Aug 27 2010 8:00
We love desktop wallpaper on Windows Guides. Here’s a collection of 50 hand-picked high-resolution wallpapers from various sources online. Know a good place for wallpaper or have some to share? Let us know about it in the comments. More Desktop...
Clean Install Windows Vista or 7 without Booting from External Media [How To]
Thu, Aug 26 2010 11:30
So here’s the scenario. You already have a working Windows 7 x64 installation on your system and you need to install x86 for testing purposes. You left your Windows 7 x86 DVD at a friends house and your PC doesn’t support booting from USB. You’re out...
Microsoft Product Keys—OEM, Retail etc. What’s The Difference?
Thu, Aug 26 2010 11:00
Windows Forums member, grr, asked the following question in our suggestion box: There are 10 or more different types of keys for Microsoft products. example, VLM, KLM, abc, xyz, oem, etc. I have to admit that still till date I’m not having a proper...
Time Freeze Competition Winners and a Surprise Discount
Thu, Aug 26 2010 8:00
Last week we told you about Time Freeze. Did you read about it? (Click Here) Time Freeze is a Virtual machine (of sorts) that keep your computer safe from viruses, spyware, Trojans and other malicious threats. It puts the real system under protection...
Advice on Getting Yourself Anti-virus Software
Wed, Aug 25 2010 19:00
A colleague of mine recently asked me to have a look at his personal Notebook. He has a virus infection on the PC and doesn’t know how to get rid of it. He dropped the Notebook off at my house after work one evening and I had a look. Immediately several...
Set Windows 7 as WiFi HotSpot [Quick Tip]
Wed, Aug 25 2010 11:00
Windows 7 comes with a new feature for sharing your computers internet connection. Now you can do it wireless. Well, As long as your system’s wireless network adapter supports Windows 7 “virtual wi-fi” feature, you can do it. Next you...
Internet Explorer 9 UI Confirmed
Wed, Aug 25 2010 10:33
In three weeks, Microsoft is set to release the first public Beta release of Internet Explorer 9. Details have been kept quite close to their chest but a Russian source has leaked a 100% genuine screenshot of Redmond’s new Web Browser. Personally...
3D and Abstract Desktop Wallpaper Collection [Set 2]
Wed, Aug 25 2010 8:00
In an effort to help you find the kinds of wallpapers you like, I’ve put together 19 collections of wallpapers that cover 15 different genres. This week’s genre is 3D and abstract wallpapers and this is part two. Part one is here. If you know...
Tidy your ‘Send to’ Menu [Quick Tip]
Wed, Aug 25 2010 3:30
After installing some software, an entry appears in your Send To Desktop context menu. If you’ve a plethora of software installed on your system, this context menu can become cluttered and not as useful as intended my Microsoft. This Quick Tip is going...
Track Your Mouse Movements to Create a “Mouse Path History”
Tue, Aug 24 2010 8:00
Ever wonder how much you use your mouse when you’re using your computer? I think you’d be surprised to see just how much you use it. In this, guide I’ll show you how to get a small app called “MousePath” and how to get it...
Am I Able to Guess Your Passwords?
Tue, Aug 24 2010 3:00
Passwords are getting more and more a part of our daily life. With many services relying more and more on their users going online, you can get many passwords to keep in mind. Remembering them all can be a daunting task. And if your work make you change...
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