If you access a folder very often to work on files in it, or save files in it, then you can add this folder to the Favorites group in the Windows Explorer for easy access. The Favorites group is shown at the top-right navigation pane in the Windows Explorer.
Read moreManage disk check at boot time using chkntfs
Usually, when your computer is shutdown in an improper way and next time you turn it on, the Windows checkdisk starts to check your disk(s) for errors. You can manage this check disk at boot time using the command chkntfs in Windows 7.
Read moreManage your passwords using LastPass
If you keep forgetting your passwords to various web services, then you can use the online password management utility from LastPass. You can access LastPass without any plugin but full access to LastPass features requires installing a plugin. The LastPass installer tool installs a plugin in most of your browsers and using which you can store and retrieve your passwords.
Read moreAdd vuvuzela sounds to any web page you visit
World Cup Soccer 2010 are different in the sense that all the matches are haunted by the loud vuvuzela sounds coming from all around. A vuvuzela is a blow horn. When several vuvzelas are played together they make a noise resembling a swarm of angry bees. Now you can browse the web as if you were at World Cup Soccer 2010 – adding the vuvuzela sounds to every web page you visit.
Read morePlay vuvuzela in background of YouTube videos
If you are watching the World Cup Soccer 2010 matches being held in the South Africa, then you already know what vuvuzela is. A vuvuzela is a blow horn being played all around in the World Cup Soccer matches, and many people say it is very distracting. Now YouTube had added a feature to play the vuvuzela sound in the background of any video, just like you hear the vuvuzela being played in the World Cup Soccer matches.
Read moreInstall Dr.Web LinkChecker in Firefox
Today the internet is full of harmful web sites and malware. Sometimes, you get paranoid of what to download and what to not download. Luckily, there is Dr.Web LinkChecker which you can use to scan a file or webpage before downloading or opening it.
Read moreUse OpenDNS FamilyShield to block adult web content
We have covered previously, how you can use OpenDNS free DNS servers for protecting yourself online. Now OpenDNS has started a new set of DNS servers – OpenDNS FamilyShield DNS servers. Using these servers you can block all the adult web content which is not appropriate for a family with kids.
Read moreAdd Macmillan dictionary search in Firefox
The Macmillan English dictionary is an award winning dictionary first published in the year 2002. If you want to add the Macmillan English dictionary search to your Mozilla Firefox searchbox, then you can add it easily. This would allow you to look up word definitions and the thesaurus in the Macmillan English dictionary for free.
Read moreAuto-hide the taskbar in Windows 7
Many people do not like the taskbar sticking at the bottom edge (or any other edge) of their screen, as it is not used all the time. You can make the taskbar to show only when you need it. This way you can get more working screen. This is how you can auto-hide the taskbar in Windows 7.
Read moreHide Clock in Windows 7
Windows 7 shows the clock in the bottom-right of the computer screen. This clock displays the local system time. Some people think it as a waste of screen space, as they can also see the time on the wall clock or wrist watch. If you want to hid this clock, here is how.
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