Articles related to Microsoft’s Windows Operating Systems
For those who may be unaware, Windows *Blue* is the codename for the next upcoming iteration of Windows 8, expected to be released for initial ‘Public Preview’ toward the end of June. Earlier reports, based on the leaked build, suggested that the changes and enhancements expected in Windows […]
Microsoft has advised users of Windows 7 (and Windows Server 2008) to uninstall a recent security update (KB2823324) after hundreds of complaints about computers not starting, refusing to re-boot, and other similar issues. Microsoft is blaming conflicts with 3rd party software for the errant behavior.
Recent Windows Update causes huge problems for Win 7 users! Read More »
The right click context menu is one area that tends to fill up with shortcuts to apps and programs from developers who think they know what you need… and the ‘New’ context menu is no different. I mean be honest! There are items in that
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A first build of the next Windows 8 iteration (codenamed ‘Blue’) has been leaked online. As it turns out, many pundits have predicted correctly that Windows Blue will merely represent an update, in much the same way as a Service Pack, rather than any major revamp. And, in a
In this, the final part of the ‘Exploring The Explorer Navigation Pane’ articles, I will show you just how easy it is to add system shortcuts to the actual pane. The default pane has just the drives and removable storage devices showing. Items that can
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In part one of this series I showed you how to hide the Navigation Pane and how to Show all Folders. In Part 2 I will show you how to remove individual links from the Navigation Pane. This will involve editing the registry so use
The Windows 8 Navigation Pane in Windows Explorer can, just as in Windows 7, be twisted and tuned to your preferred view. Some people use the navigation pane, others don’t. I fall into my own category of ‘I hate the Navigation Pane’! Why? because, in
Should You install a RAMDrive? RAMDrives (also called RAMDisks) use, uh… RAM (Random Access Memory). That means that if you don’t have enough to begin with then a RAMDrive is not for you. What is enough? If you’re running Windows 7 (64-bit) then the sweet spot
All Windows 8 users must be familiar with the Charms bar hint/pop-out and it must get on the nerves of at least some of them. The idea in itself is okay but I find the reality of it very annoying. It doesn’t matter what you
How To: Disable The Charms Bar Pop-out in Windows 8 Read More »
Its no big secret that I like to customize my computer and I change it all around at least once a week. Icons play a big part in personalizing my computer and making it mine. I have written an article on icons and how to
As I am sure you’ll know, clicking the explorer shortcut on the Windows 8 desktop taskbar opens up the Libraries folder. Why? I cannot see any reason why I would want a shortcut to open my Libraries folder. And! Oddly enough, neither could any of
A new program out of the Stardock stable is called ModernMix. What it does basically is add the Caption buttons back into the Windows 8 apps. Caption buttons for those that don’t know, are the Minimize, Maximize and Close buttons which generally sit in the
Over the different Microsoft operating systems the ease of renaming the Recycle Bin has been somewhat varied. In the last version, Windows 7, it was just a case of right clicking on the Recycle bin desktop shortcut and then choosing Rename. In the latest version
I am on record as being a fan of Windows 8 and I reject many of the criticisms aimed at the new operating system as downright misinformation. It would appear however, that I am a member of an underwhelming minority. It’s no secret that adoption
