When using computer, the foremost source to know the date and time is the system date and time. Windows 7 by default only shows the date but not the day. Follow the given process to customize the date and time settings. Steps: Click on the clock on system tray. Click on Change Date and Time Settings It will display the window of Date and Time. Press the button of Change Date and Time In the window... 

Command prompt is an important tool in Microsoft windows used to accomplish certain tasks. By default, it has black window with white text. It seems boring to most of the users. However there are some cool tricks with which command prompt window can be customized. Go to Start > Run. Type cmd in the run window to open the command prompt window. Tap the cmd icon located on the top left of the window... 

In Windows 7, the Power button is by default set to Shut Down. The other options of log off and restart, etc can be accessed by clicking the small arrow next to the button of shut down. However, there is a trick with which we can change this option of shut down and set the option that we use frequently. It also provides protection against unintentional system shut down. Follow the given steps to change... 

Windows 7 has a very convenient start menu. However the Windows 7 users who have switched from Windows XP feel more comfortable with the Windows XP start menu. By following the given steps you can quickly add the Windows XP “All Programs” menu to the Start Menu Bar in Windows 7. Steps: Launch Registry Editor by typing regedit in search box and press enter. In Registry Editor window, navigate to... 

Windows 7 is well-known for its convenient features. One of its handy features is that it allows pinning of shortcuts to the taskbar. But users will be happier if they are allowed to pin folder to the taskbar. Fortunately, one can also pin a folder to the task bar by following a very simple process Steps: Create a text file in Notepad. Save it with extension of .exe as we need executable file to carry... 

Many computer users like to access programs via shortcuts on desktop or quick launch bar. They should note that Windows XP has got a very nice feature with which besides programs they can also pin any folder in the Start Menu for quick access. Pinning a folder is a good idea as you can have all your desired shortcuts in that folder. Follow the given below steps in order to pin the folder to the start... 

Gadgets are small programs that provide cool and dynamic stuff meant for the user’s convenience. They can be placed on any web page. The RSS feed reader is a gadget that can be added to Gmail to access the most important feeds. It displays items from any RSS feed in the sidebar of your inbox. This gadget can be easily added to the Gmail page. To add this gadget, follow the given steps: Open your... 

Windows Vista is one of the widely accepted operating systems. There is a start up sound in Windows vista which is played when Pearl animates. This sound cannot be changed through Control Panel. Here is the guide to explain the procedure of changing Start Up sound in Windows Vista. Steps: If you have dual operating systems then for best results you should boot into the other alternative operating... 

Windows 7 is being considered as one of the best operating systems. It has matchless features which were not available in previous operating systems. There are lot of tweaks and tricks for better computing in Windows 7. One of similar tweak is to use small icons on desktop and taskbar. If you wish to make icons on Desktop and Taskbar smaller then follow the given procedure. Desktop icons: The following... 

There is an impressive range of excellent freeware Windows enhancements and tweaks. This posting will present forty three excellent additions to Windows that you will like. 1- Fences: do you ever wish that there was some way to organize your icons into general, clearly-labeled areas on yourdesktop that you could move or organize without needing to deal with each icon individually? If so, you’re...