Firefox users are advised to update the plugins installed in the Firefox browser from time to time in order to prevent any interruption while browsing or due to exposure to malware, viruses and other security threats. Plugins do not always update automatically, hence, users need to check from time to time whether the installed plugins are up to date.
Read moreDisable Windows Experience Index
Windows Experience Index is a rating system introduced in Windows Vista (and continued in Windows 7) that measures the capability in terms of a base score. You can disable this rating if you want.
Read moreDisable hibernation in Windows Vista
Like Windows XP, you can put Windows Vista in hibernate mode too. When you hibernate Windows Vista, your computer saves all contents of the RAM in a file called hiberfil.sys in the root folder of the system partition. You can disable hibernation using these steps.
Read moreCleanup hard disk in Windows Vista after installing SP2
After installing Vista SP2, hard disk’s used space increases by more than 1 GB. This is due to the fact that SP2 installation backs up the old SP1 and RTM files first and then installs SP2. You can clean up and recover up to 1 GB using these tips.
Read moreCreate shortcuts for fast shutdown
Normal way of shutting down Windows (no matter if it is XP, Vista or 7) is clicking on Start Menu button (or orb in Vista and 7) and selecting to shutdown. This way of shutting down may take a considerable time because it waits for all programs to close. You can create a shortcut on your desktop for a faster shutdown.
Read moreDisable autoplay in Windows Vista
When you insert a removable disk like CD or USB thumb drive, Windows starts autoplay wizard. Windows searches the removable disk for its contents and suggests an appropriate action. You can disable this feature if you want to.
Read moreDisable thumbnail preview in Windows Vista
Windows Vista creates thumbnails of not only pictures and video files but almost all types of files when you open a folder. This may become irritating if you open a folder with thousands of pictures or videos. If you do not like Windows to start generating thumbnails each time you open a folder, here is how you can disable this
Read moreEnable disk quota management in Windows Vista
Windows Vista allows an administrator to allow only a certain amount of disk space for each user. It can come handy if a lot of people are using the same computer or network. This way each of them are allotted a fixed amount of disk space (Say 10 GB).
Read moreExtend activation deadline in Windows Vista infinitely
By default, Windows Vista gives you 30 days to activate. Once the deadline of 30 days has passed, you won’t be able to use Windows without activating it first. After the trial of 30 days Windows Vista enters RFM (reduced functionality mode) and eventually starts to disable various components. But using this trick you can extend the deadline for activation infinitely.
Read moreForce rebuild icons cache in Windows Vista
Sometimes Windows’ icon cache gets corrupted and you see one mixed up icons in Windows Explorer for different kind of files. The icon cache can be rebuilt using a simple method as described in this article.
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