When you delete a file or folder, Windows sows you a confirmation dialog window asking you if you really want to delete it. Many people find it a headache as it is not necessary. Even if you accidentally delete a file, you can always restore it from the recycle bin. You can stop Windows 7 to ask you for delete confirmations following these instructions.
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Install themes in Google Chrome
Google Chrome, like most of the modern browsers, is skinnable, i.e., you can install themes in it to change how it looks. Installing themes in Google Chrome is a breeze. Just follow these instructions to install a theme of your choice in Google Chrome.
Read moreRestore Default Theme in Google Chrome [Older Versions]
You can install themes in Google Chrome to change how it looks. But what if you do not like the theme later and want to remove it. You can restore Google to default theme to make it look like as it was when you first installed it.
Read moreRemove password requirement on wakeup in Windows 7
If you leave you computer for few minutes, it gets locked and then you have to enter password to unlock it. Also when your computer wakes up from sleep (when you choose Sleep instead of shutdown), it asks for a password. If you are a home user then this kind of password security is not required. You can disable this password requirement.
Read moreForce same wallpaper for all users in Windows 7
If you are an administrator of a Windows 7 based computer, then you can force same desktop wallpaper of your choice for all users. The users should be standard users and should not have administrator rights or they would be able to change the desktop wallpaper back.
Read moreShow home button in Google Chrome
All modern browsers have a home button in their toolbar clicking on which takes you to the home page. But in Google Chrome, this home button is hidden by default. If you want to show this home button in the Google Chrome toolbar, you can change settings in Google Chrome.
Read moreTurn off location aware browsing in Google Chrome
Location aware browsing is a new feature in modern browsers. It supplies your geographical location to any sites you visit. This information can be used by a web site to offer services near your place. For example, a pizza site can use your location to locate nearest pizza outlet. If you do not like this feature you can turn it off easily.
Read moreAdd gadgets to sidebar in Windows Vista
Windows Vista has a Windows Sidebar which has various gadgets inside it. By default, Windows Vista has three gadgets pre-added – Clock, Slideshow, Feed Headlines. If you want to add other gadgets then you can follow the steps given in this article.
Read moreRemove gadgets from sidebar in Windows Vista
Windows Vista has a Windows Sidebar which has various gadgets inside it. You can add new gadgets to this sidebar. If you do not like an added gadget then later you can remove it. If you want to remove a gadget then you can follow the steps given in this article.
Read moreDisable window preview in Windows Vista
Windows Vista shows preview of a minimized window in the taskbar when you hover your mouse cursor over its icon in the taskbar. This requires extra processing power. If your computer is older or slower one then you can disable window thumbnail previews.
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