We have earlier discussed how you can download new fonts from the internet and install them in Windows Vista. What if after installing a font, you find later that the font is not to your liking. Do not worry, you can always uninstall a font from Windows Vista.
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Disable Tablet PC Input Panel in Windows 7
If you have a desktop computer, you can use a tablet input device to get write directly into various applications as if you are writing with a pen. With Tablet PC Input Panel, you can use the writing pad to convert your handwriting into typed text. Once the Tablet PC Input Panel starts, it always stays on your screen and docks on the left edge of your screen side. You can disable Tablet PC Input Panel from staying on your computer screen.
Read moreInstall a new font in Windows Vista
Windows Vista comes with few standard fonts pre-installed. But if you think those are not enough then you can download thousands of free fonts from many different web sites. Once you have the new font, you have to install it in Windows so you can use it
Read moreHow to Make A Program Always Run Inside Sandboxie
Sandboxie is a very useful program which runs your programs inside a special protective isolation area called a sandbox. Programs running inside the sandbox are not allowed to make changes or harm your computer. You can also create a shortcut to a program so that when double-click it on it, the program always runs inside the sandbox.
Read moreTurn off Desktop Gadgets in Windows 7
Windows 7 has a sidebar feature which contains gadgets. Desktop gadgets are displayed in the right side of Desktop. These gadgets are small applets which display information or utilities. If you do not like gadgets, then you can turn them off using a group policy.
Read moreChange Get more gadgets online link in Windows 7
When you right-click on the Desktop and choose Gadgets from the right-click menu, a gadgets gallery window opens up. At the bottom-right of this gallery window, there is a website link labeled Get more gadgets online. If you click on it, a Microsoft gadgets website is opened in your web browser. But you can modify this link to open any website you want.
Read moreRecord sound in WMA format in Windows 7
If you want to record your sound in Windows 7, then you would find the Windows Sound Recorder tool indispensable. The tool has come a long way since its Windows 98 days and now can record and save the sound in WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.
Read moreDisable Sound Recorder in Windows 7
The Windows Sound Recorder included in Windows 7 can record sounds from your input audio devices like microphone or line in cable and save the recording in the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. If you think that the users are wasting their time by recording the sound too much, then you can disable the Windows Sound Recorder.
Read moreScan suspicious files using Kaspersky File Scanner
If you download a file from the internet and feel suspicious if the file is clean or infected, then you can use the free online Kaspersky File Scanner to scan this file. The best thing is that Kaspersky File Scanner always scans using the latest virus definitions.
Read moreDisable AutoPlay in Windows 7
When you insert a removable disk like CD/DVD drive, Windows starts the autoplay wizard. Windows searches the removable disk for its contents and suggests an appropriate action. If you do not like this feature, then you can disable it.
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