Windows 7 has a new handy feature in which you can set it to login to Windows automatically. But the feature can cause a problem of losing customization settings in taskbar. According to Microsoft, some users may see that the taskbar gets reset to default settings after auto logon to Windows. (more…)

You may wish your laptop to do nothing except to turn off the monitor when you close the lid of your laptop. Windows 7 default settings is to make laptop to go in Sleep mode when lid is closed. In few simple steps you can configure your Windows 7 to do nothing when the lid is closed. (more…)

Web and Graphics Designers are always in search for new stylish fonts. And there are plenty of download sites for free fonts. In order to install these fonts in your Windows 7 PC, follow these steps: (more…)

A nice improvement seen in Windows 7 is the ability to find recommended drivers for your PC. Windows 7 can automatically search for missing drivers over the internet including top OEM drivers. By default Windows will only search for Driver updates only from Windows Updates. However you can configure it to search across all available locations.  To configure your Windows 7 to automatically download recommended Drivers and it’s Icons, follow these steps: (more…)

Before giving steps to turn ON/OFF DMA, let us explain “What is Direct Memory Access (DMA)”.

DMA is a technology found in devices such as CD/DVD drives and hard drives. DMA capable devices can directly transfer data between Computer Memory (RAM) and themselves, avoiding the need of Processor. Which means you can perform tasks like CD/DVD burning smoothly alongside because CPU will be used for this task. (more…)

It’s important step to keep an eye on the start-up programs which start automatically as you logon to Windows. Many programs add their startup entry without user consent. Unnecessary start-up entries makes your Windows to start slowly. Hence it’s a good idea to perform a cleanup of unwanted items periodically. As in Windows XP, you can use MSCONFIG command to configure startup manager. (more…)

People upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 may miss many features and probably might have trouble in finding them. We have already shown youhow to add “Run” command to start menu. Now we will show you how to add “Connect To” link to Start menu. This item existed in Windows XP by default and it lets you see list of available networks. (more…)

The Aero desktop is a new feature introduced from Windows Vista. This experience features a translucent glass design with subtle window animations and new window colors. They look beautiful. But does it run in your system? Here are the minimum hardware requirements for running “Aero” effects in Windows 7. (more…)

While running your laptop in Battery mode, it’s good to save the battery life for extended usage. Windows 7 has a handy power option right in the taskbar. (more…)

Among many new features in Windows 7, one hidden feature is Wi-Fi Hotspot creation by using which you can instantly share your internet connection with other PCs. Connectify, a free utility converts into laptop into a WiFi hotspot. Which means you can share internet with other computers without a Router! (more…)