It is advised by security experts to normally use computer as a standard user and use the administrator level access only when needed. As a standard user, when you need to do administrative tasks like installing software, you do not have to log off and log on as administrator. But you can just run a program or run a command as Administrator right from your standard account session.
Read moreFreeze Internet Explorer homepage using Registry permissions
How many times you find that the home page(s) of Internet Explorer is modified after installing a software? You can freeze the home page(s) and other settings by changing the Internet Explorer related Registry settings to read only.
Read moreClose or hide language bar in Windows 7
The Language bar is a toolbar that appears on your desktop automatically when you add text services, such as input languages, keyboard layouts or input method editors (IMEs). The Language bar provides a quick way to change the input language or keyboard layout from your desktop. If you think you can do without using the language bar then you can easily close or hide it.
Read moreChange time zone in Windows XP
Windows XP asks you for choosing a time zone during Windows installation. If you want to choose a different time zone after Windows has been installed, then you can change the time zone even after the installation.
Read moreChange time servers in Windows XP
Windows XP uses online time servers to keep the correct time on your computer. Windows uses its own Microsoft time servers (time.windows.com) to adjust the time periodically which do not work always and are slow to respond. Sometimes they are very slow to respond. But you can change the time servers to faster and free time servers available on the internet.
Read moreCreate a shortcut to My Computer in Windows XP
If you are using the modern style of Start Menu in Windows XP, then classic Desktop icons like My Computer etc. disappear from the Desktop. But if you want a shortcut to My Computer on your Desktop, then you can create it easily.
Read moreBatch file to Clear Recent Documents in Windows XP
We have earlier published an article on how to clear the Recent Documents list in Windows XP. The method discussed in the article requires you to open Start Menu properties window and then proceed. But there is an easy way – just create a batch file and all you to do is double-click on the file and the Recent Documents list as well as the Run MRU will be cleared.
Read moreDisable 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 moreUninstall a font from Windows Vista
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.
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.
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