Windows 7 has a nice tool called Problems Steps Recorder. You can use this tool to generate a file complete with snapshots of your screen and description of each step that leads to a problem you are having on your Windows 7 based computer.
Read morePin Recycle Bin on taskbar in Windows 7
If the system restore feature in Windows 7 is not able to restore to a restore point, then you can start fresh and delete all your restore points. It is also needed in case of a malware infection to delete your restore points as the malware could have been present in those restore points.
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In Windows 7, you can pin any program on the taskbar by right-clicking on its shortcut icon and selecting Pin to taskbar. But this is not possible for the Recycle Bin. If you want to pin the Recycle Bin on to the taskbar, you will have to follow a workaround.
Read moreOpen the Computer folder in Explorer in Windows 7
When you click on the pinned Explorer icon in the taskbar of Windows 7, it always opens Libraries. In the previous versions of Windows, it opened the My Computer or the Computer folders. If you want the Explorer to open the special Computer folder by default, you can follow these instructions.
Read moreOpen a default folder in Explorer in Windows 7
When you click on the pinned Explorer icon in the taskbar of Windows 7, it always opens Libraries. This is not the desired behavior for some people. If you want the Explorer to open a particular folder by default, you can follow these instructions.
Read moreSend fax for free online using myfax
Chances are high that you have a broadband internet connection and no dial-up modem installed in your computer. So when it comes to faxing a document, you are left with no choice but to use a fax machine. But now you can send a fax online to over 40 different countries for free.
Read moreUse Google URL shortner for short URLs
There are many url shortners out there like www.tinyurl.com, www.bit.ly etc. You can use them to create a shortened URL (actually a shortcut to the real URL). Now Google has started its own URL shortner called Goo.gl. This is experimental and is usable withing Google services like GMail. But you can use a plugin in Google Chrome browser to shorten just any URL.
Read moreCheck if your browser plugins are up to date
Last year, Mozilla had started a service to check if your add-ons in Mozilla Firefox are up to date. Now, Mozilla has extended the support to include other browsers including Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Opera and Internet Explorer. Support for Internet Explorer is limited as it does not support JavaScript object in the plug-ins.
Read moreWatch world wide webcams through EarthCam
Have you ever wondered what is happening in the Times Square, New York right now ? Well, wonder no more. Now you can watch live streaming high definition webcams from all over the world including Times Square, New York. EarthCam has listing for thousands of webcams from all over the world you can watch any time you want.
Read moreUse Google Maps to find route directions
If you are planning a trip to some place, then you can use Google Maps to find the route directions for your travel between one or more places. Google maps can tell you directions for public transport, car, bicycle or walking. Not only that but you can customize our itinerary in the Google Maps to suite your travel.
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