Windows Vista has a feature called Remote Differential Compression, which is used to computes the difference between sizes of files over a networks and moves them with as little bandwidth as possible. For a home user, this service only consumes system resources. You can turn it off if you want it.
Read moreSpoof user agent in the K-Meleon browser
User agent string is the data sent to a web site by your web browser identifying which browser and the operating system you are using. If you are using K-Meleon browser, you can easily spoof the user agent string to use these kinds of sites.
Read moreFix Firefox error opening site shortcut or HTML file
Sometimes, when you click on an internet shortcut or double click on a local HTML file, Windows gives error
Read moreUse large desktop icons in Windows XP
The icons of shortcuts on the Windows Desktop are small by default. But you can show larger icons if you want to. If you prefer larger desktop icons then you can change settings in the Display Properties of Windows XP.
Read moreForce Mozilla Firefox to use HTTPS on most web sites
HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP protocol. If you open a web site which uses the HTTPS protocol, then all the data transfer between you and that site is encrypted. You can force Mozilla Firefox to use the HTTPS protocol wherever possible by using the HTTPS Everywhere add-on.
Read moreSet proxy servers in the K-Meleon browser
K-Meleon is the fastest and the easiest to configure web browser with tons of features. If you use the fast K-Meleon browser and want to use proxy servers to hide your IP address, then you can do so in easy steps.
Read moreAdd Windows Media Player to taskbar in Windows Vista
We all love to listen to the music using the Windows Media Player while working, browsing, chatting or emailing. But Windows Media Player has a very big window and most of us do not want it to come in the way of other open Windows. If you find this situation familiar, then you can add Windows Media Player to the taskbar.
Read moreCreate command prompt shortcut on Desktop in Vista
The command prompt window in Windows is the most favorite amongst geeks. If you often use the command prompt window, then you can create a shortcut to the command prompt window on your Desktop.
Read moreShow hidden items in Windows Component Wizard in XP
The Windows Components Wizard lets you install or uninstall few selected features or components in Windows XP. You can remove or add these features any time using the Windows Components Wizard. But Windows XP hides some of the features to be displayed in the list of components. But you can unhide those features by editing a file.
Read moreUse DuReg to find Registry information in Windows XP
If you are concerned about the ever growing size of the Windows Registry files, then the DuReg tool is for you. The DuReg.exe is a Registry information tool that you can use to determine how much data is stored in the registry, or in any registry subtree, key, or subkey. You can also search for uninstalled software remains using this tool.
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