Mozilla Firefox stores all your internet browsing history your local hard disk. If you use a shared computer and do not want anyone else to see what web sites you visited, then you can set Firefox to automatically clear the history every time you close the browser.
Read moreChange country or region in Windows Vista
Many software provide you with local information such as weather or news based on the country or region you have set in Windows. If you have set a different region, then you can easily change the region from the Control Panel.
Read moreSet Welcome Center to run at start up in Windows Vista
When Windows Vista runs for the first time after the first installation, Welcome Center shows up which you can disable to run at startup. But if later, you want the Welcome Center to run at startup then you have to make some changes in the Control Panel.
Read moreUse classic Start Menu in Windows 7
Microsoft has completely removed the classic Start Menu in Windows 7 and the users have no choice but to use the modern Start Menu. If you have become comfortable with the classic style of Start Menu and want to use it in Windows 7, then you have to install the open source Classic Shell which imitates the classic Start Menu.
Read moreClear history in Windows Media Player 12
When you play a song, CD/DVD or movie in Windows Media Player it saves the played item in the list of frequently played items. It also stores information about all the devices that you have ever connected to the computer. This may be a privacy risk for some people and you might want to clear this history.
Read moreReset folder view in Windows XP
If you have set the folder properties to view the folders in a certain way and later find the views inconvenient, then you can choose to reset the folders. By resetting the folder settings, you can reset all the options back to default.
Read moreDisable Remote Assistance in Windows XP
The Remote Assistance feature in Windows XP allows a user to remotely connect to your computer to troubleshoot a problem that you cannot fix yourself. While this is indeed a good feature, this can open doors for a hacker to your computer. You should disable this feature until the time you really need to use it.
Read moreDisable System Restore in Windows XP
The System Restore in Windows XP keeps the regular backups of your system but it can reduce system performance on low end computers. If you have a old or slow computer, you can boost its performance by disabling the System Restore.
Read moreShow Windows version on desktop in Windows 7
If you want to show the Windows 7 version on your desktop just for the sake of fun, then you would have to do a little registry editing. The version string is shown on the bottom right of your desktop and shows the Windows 7 as well as the build number.
Read moreAutomatically empty the cache on exit in Opera
Opera stores the web pages and all its images etc. on your local hard disk. This local storage is called the cache. The cache has to be cleared at regular intervals for a faster browsing experience. If you want to automate the process, then you can choose to clear the cache on every browser exit.
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