Minty White
August 2011 - Posts
Macro Nature & Insects Desktop Wallpaper Pack
Wed, Aug 31 2011 8:00
Windows Forums member, Batupata, has kindly shared some great macro shots that he took himself. These shots will work great as desktop wallpapers and are free to download from Windows Guides. Thanks Batupata! Download the Complete Set (26 Wallpapers)...
Aimersoft Blu-ray Ripper
Tue, Aug 30 2011 11:25
Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with System 4+ out of 5 PROS: All-In-One Ripper and Converter. Converts Both DVD and BlueRay to any format needed. Very good Image Crop Functionality. Watermark and image adjustment features.CONS: Ripping...
Efficient use of Taskbar Buttons [Quick Tip]
Fri, Aug 26 2011 11:29
Setting Windows to combine Taskbar Buttons when the Taskbar is full is a great way to save space on the Taskbar, but also to keep it nice and tidy. To access the individual program window within such a group is usually done by hovering over the combined...
Open Any Program with a Shortcut Key [Quick Tip]
Fri, Aug 26 2011 8:00
If you find you use a program a lot, you may find you spend time going to your desktop to find the shortcut, searching your start menu, or clicking the shortcut on the taskbar. Take, for example, the command prompt: to open it, you might: Press Winkey...
Backup your Movies using BDlot DVD ISO Master [Freeware]
Wed, Aug 24 2011 11:39
Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with System 4+ out of 5 PROS: One Click Action, Rip directly to ISO, remove copy protection and burn ISO to DVD (or Blu-Ray). CONS: It does take a lot CPU power while working, but that’s about...
Windows Network Locations, what are the differences ?
Mon, Aug 22 2011 11:24
Whenever you connect to a new network in Windows 7, you have to decide what kind of network location you are connecting to. Is the new network a Home, Work or a Public Network ? The different Location Settings allow or block certain network features or...
Pin a Program to the Windows 7 Taskbar for Quick Access [Quick Tip]
Mon, Aug 22 2011 8:00
The Windows 7 Taskbar represents the first major change to the Windows Taskbar since it’s appearance in Windows 95. In this short guide, we’ll show you: How to pin programs to your taskbar How to rearrange your taskbar How to unpin programs...
Fix Corrupted Windows Files with sfc /scannow (Do This) [Quick Tip]
Fri, Aug 19 2011 11:27
If you’ve ever asked a PC help question in a forum, it’s likely someone suggested you check for corrupted or out of version protected system files. To do this: Open a Command Prompt (Click Start, type cmd, and click cmd.exe.) Type sfc /scannow...
Pin Favorite Files and Folders to the Windows Explorer Jump List [Quick Tip]
Fri, Aug 19 2011 8:00
Windows 7 Jump Lists help you quickly get to the programs, files, and folders you use the most. We covered the basics of Jump Lists here: What are Windows 7 Jump Lists? In this guide, we’ll show you a couple of ways to make the Windows Explorer...
Watch me Ride Pelotonia 2011 in Columbus, OH
Fri, Aug 19 2011 1:25
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Desktop Wallpaper: 50 High-resolution Wallpapers for Windows, Linux, Mac [Set 44]
Wed, Aug 17 2011 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. Get FREE books...
Set the Command Prompt to Open in Your Scripts Directory [Quick Tip]
Tue, Aug 16 2011 8:00
If you run a lot of scripts from the Command Prompt, I’d like to share a quick tip that saves me time every time I open it. To open the command prompt in your scripts (or any) directory, locate the shortcut to the command prompt, right click it...
HeatMapper Maps Wi-fi Signal Strength for Your Wireless Network
Mon, Aug 15 2011 8:00
Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with System 4 out of 5 PROS: This free tool helps you identify “cold” spots in your home/office. Easy to use and does not require a location-aware PC setup.CONS: You have to sign up with...
Speed up Windows XP in 11 Easy Steps [How To]
Fri, Aug 12 2011 8:00
Ed note: Given that, in July 2011, 29.31% of Windows Guides readers accessed the site using Windows XP, I felt I should update the old “10 Ways to Improve Performance in Windows XP” guide. If you’re hanging on to Windows XP because you...
Want to Write Articles for Windows Guides? Join Our Team
Thu, Aug 11 2011 8:00
If you’d like to see your name on Windows Guides and write articles that over 24,000 people are subscribed to, you’re just an application away. Apply by August 16th 2011 to be considered for a position starting September 1st, 2011. To get...
Desktop Wallpaper: 50 High-resolution Wallpapers for Windows, Linux, Mac [Set 43]
Wed, Aug 10 2011 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. Get FREE books...
Opt Out of Online Interest Advertising (Privacy) [How To]
Mon, Aug 8 2011 10:56
Ever watch a commercial and think “I would NEVER buy that product” or “what kind of people watch this show? Why would I want to use/buy xyz?” To focus online ads, many advertising companies track your activity as you browse from...
Like Road Bike Racing? USA Stage/Stages in the UCI World Tour? [Off Topic]
Sun, Aug 7 2011 9:54
Note: I ask our writers, of Windows Guides, to only post Windows-related topics. This is a hard and fast rule that I’ve broken myself two times in the last 3+ years. This will be the third time. If this is filling your inbox with posts you don’t...
Desktop Wallpaper: 50 High-resolution Wallpapers for Windows, Linux, Mac [Set 42]
Wed, Aug 3 2011 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. Get FREE books...
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