When Windows is running, this pagefile is opened exclusively by the operating system, and it is well protected. But if you have a multi-boot system then the sensitive information contained in this pagefile can be accessed by an unauthorized user through another operating system. But you can make Windows 7 to automatically clear the pagefile and the hibernation file upon a clean shutdown to prevent such attempts.
Read moreType to navigate links in Apple Safari browser
If you are old school keyboard person who loves to type on your keyboard rather than to click on the computer mouse, then you are going to love the Apple Safari web browser as it allows you to navigate the links by just typing on your keyboard. For this functionality, you have to install an extension called Type-to-Navigate in the Apple Safari browser
Read moreForce secure HTTPS URLs in Google Chrome
When you access a website using an in-secure HTTP protocol, then a hacker can eavesdrop on the data that is being sent to and from your computer. This is also called man-in-the-middle attack. But if you use an HTTPS connection then all the data transferred from and to your computer is encrypted and nobody can see it. If you are using Google Chrome, then you can force it to use only HTTPS connections for many websites like Google, Facebook, Twitter etc. which support it.
Read moreCreate hotkey to turn on or off monitor in Windows Vista
Although you can turn off the monitor by pressing the power switch on your monitor but you may prefer to have a keyboard hotkey or shortcut to turn off the monitor. You can create a hotkey in Windows Vista to automatically turn off or turn on the monitor.
Read moreControlling YouTube videos with keyboard shortcuts
YouTube is perhaps the most popular web site of the world accessed by millions of people every day. If you are also a YouTube fan and enjoy watching videos on YouTube, then you may be interested in controlling YouTube videos with your multimedia keyboard.
Read moreEnable or disable Windows Media thumbnail preview in Windows XP
Windows XP automatically generates the thumbnail preview for standard images, videos some documents like PDF files supported by the operating system. This media preview is shown in the Details pane on the left side of the Windows Explorer. The preview thumbnails are also generated when the files are viewed in the Thumbnails view.
Read moreAdd Hide/Unhide command to right-click menu in Windows 7
You can manually set the hidden attribute of files and folders in Windows 7. But the process requires you to open file or folder properties, settings the hidden attributes and saving the changes. If you toggle the hidden attribute of files very often, then you might want to add the Hide/Unhide command to the right-click menu.
Read moreAdd Encrypt command to right-click menu in Windows 7
We have earlier published an article on how to encrypt files and folders in Windows 7 using the Windows’ built-in encryption engine. The process requires you to change the file properties but you can simplify it by by adding the encrypt command to the right-click menu in Windows Explorer.
Read moreClear companies information for Order Prints wizard in Windows 7
We have earlier published an article on how you can use the Order Prints wizards in Windows 7 to order the prints of your photographs online. But once you use this Order Prints wizard, it saves the printing companies information in the Windows registry. If you do not order prints online using this wizard very often, then you may want to get rid of this information.
Read moreUsing Order Prints online service in Windows 7
In Windows 7, you can order the prints of your photographs very easily over the internet. This is achieved by the Order Prints task built right inside the Windows Photo Viewer. The printing service is provided by the commercial printing companies in your area.
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