When you connect to a network, Windows 7 performs some tests to determine the type of connection
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Windows 7 comes with a program called Windows Customer Experience Improvement program which silently collects your data (your hardware and how you use Windows) and sends it over to Microsoft. If you do not like this, you can always turn it off.
Read moreTurn off Windows Error Reporting in Windows 7
When a program crashes in Windows 7, Windows offers to submit an error report to Microsoft. If you get annoyed by these report submission requests, then you can disable this feature (you will still get a prompt to close the crashing program).
Read moreChange logon background in Windows Vista
When you start Windows Vista, the first thing you see is the logon screen where you can select a username and enter the password to logon to Windows. If you have got tired of the default logon background then you can change the background of this logon screen to any picture you like.
Read moreTurn off Windows Error Reporting in Windows Vista
When a program crashes in Windows Vista, Windows offers to submit an error report to Microsoft. If you get annoyed by these report submission requests, then you can disable this feature (you will still get a prompt to close the crashing program).
Read moreSurf the internet privately in Internet Explorer 8
When you browse the web, the web browser stores the information about the web sites you visit, including the web site content, cache, cookies and any user names and passwords you enter. Other people who use your computer can view that information. If you don’t want this information stored, use InPrivate Browsing feature of Internet Explorer.
Read moreChange logon background in Windows XP
When you start Windows XP, the first thing you see is the logon screen. This logon screen has a llist of usernames to select from and when you select a username, you have to enter the password to logon to Windows. You can change the background of this logon screen to any picture you like.
Read moreDisable shadows under menus in Windows XP
By default, Windows XP shows shadows under the menus to make it look better. If you do not like much of this kind of bling and want to save a little CPU power then you can disable this effect.
Read moreShow underlined letters for keyboard navigation in Windows XP
In an attempt to make Windows look more beautiful, Windows XP hides the underlined letters in the push buttons which can be used for easy keyboard navigation until you press the Alt key. But you can un-hide them, if you want to work with keyboard more than the mouse.
Read moreDisable offering to translate pages in Google Chrome
When you visit a web page which is not in a language you can read and understand, Chrome offers to translate that web page for you. This is very useful feature but if you want to disable it, then follow the instructions in this article.
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