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Aero Shake is a new feature included in Windows 7. It lets you minimize all windows except one by shaking the top of the window.  This is a very convenient feature, especially if you want to quickly get all open windows out of your way and minimize them to the Taskbar. (more…)

In the past we have shown how to delete browsing history and temporary internet files from Internet Explorer 8. Being the administrator of your PC, you may want to prevent users of your PC from deleting browsing history, temporary files, stored passwords and clearing cookies. This article describes the steps for Windows Vista or Windows 7. (more…)

Internet Explorer 8, like other browsers stores temporary files, browsing history, passwords and cookies for a faster loading and better browsing experience. But if you are using a shared PC, this feature might pose a threat to your privacy. Other users of your PC can see the websites you have browsed, videos you opened, etc. So you may like to delete all this history once you finish your browsing session. (more…)

In Windows XP and Windows Vista, you see security alerts when you have your Firewall disabled, need to restart your PC, Automatic Updates turned off etc. It is very irritating to see such message every time, especially when you have intentionally turned off the security features and are already aware of it’s implications. (more…)

Are you a Windows Vista user and planning to test out Windows 7 before upgrading it? Consider installing Windows 7 alongside Windows Vista by creating a dual booting system. By dual booting, you will have Windows 7 as well as your current state of Windows Vista in your PC. After the setup will will be greeted with a Boot screen with two options -Windows Vista and Windows 7. (more…)

Windows 7 has in-built feature which allows you to remove Metadata stored in Documents and Pictures. Meta data of a file stores information such as author, owner, company, copyright, date, tags, comments, camera model,  camera settings and image details in case of pictures, EXIF version etc. (more…)

Many times you want to know a file or folder’s path. In Windows XP, you will have to open the folder  and then copy it’s path from Windows Explorer Address Bar. However in Windows 7 as well as it’s predecessor Windows Vista, there is a hidden right click context menu for copying file and folder paths to the Clipboard. (more…)

As every one knows there are several restrictions that Microsoft enforces on Windows 7 Starter Edition. Most of the limitations on this free OS shipped with Netbooks in some markets are placed to encourage users to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate versions. (more…)