Tag Archives: Windows 7

Extend Windows Taskbar To Multiple Display Monitors With zBar

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Handling multi-monitor setup is arguably tiresome, especially when you need to access desktop items or active application taskbar controls. As you need to move across the screen to primary monitor where taskbar is lying to access active application’s taskbar controls, system notification area, etc, it is quite unproductive. By default, taskbar can only be accessed from your primary monitor, therefore, accessing applications is a bit dragging when two or more displays are attached with your system. zBar is developed to solve such problems related with multi-monitor setup. The application places the taskbar on each monitor attached with your system, so you can access the application taskbar controls from the monitor where it is being used.  Not only does it move application taskbar icons, it also brings the system tray clock along with multiple calendars which can be accessed from each monitor’s notification area. Read More

Explanation Of IP Config Command Lines And Their Functions

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Having knowledge of the command prompt is considered unnecessary in the wake of several applications and online tools that identify and resolve many issues for the average user. However, many people don’t realize that knowledge of the command prompt is still an effective requirement. Following are some essential command prompt commands that are not only widely used by network professionals,  but can also be quite handy for the average PC user to identify and resolve network related issue. Read More

Trace Network Information Using Command Prompt

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There are many applications that claim to help network administrators to trace, diagnose and resolve network related issue. However, I strongly believe that knowing your basics is always the key to success. Therefore, knowledge of performing simple tasks such as checking the latency of your connection and tracing a route is essential for network professionals. In this article I will tell you how to trace network related information using command prompt commands. Read More

How To Renew IP Address From The DHCP Server

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Any disruption in connection with the DHCP (Dynamic Host configuration Protocol) Server with the client can result in a failure to acquire an IP address. This results in what is famously known as APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing). In such a case it is necessary to renew the IP address from the DHCP Server, in order to make the internet connect functional again. This command line will help you renew your IP address in case of an APIPA. Read More

Delete Log Files From Windows Directory Using Command Prompt

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Many a times after using numerous tools for cleaning clutter from a system, the primary drive still seems to lack free space despite the fact that there is little data saved on it. This is because there are many log files that remain in the Windows directory in the primary drive, which many tools are unable to remove. This command line will help you remove such unnecessary files which will help clear the log files from the Windows directory. Read More

Swap Your Dual-Monitor Display Screens For Better Readability With SwapWin

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Most users (including me) work on second or third monitor to assist with the work which is taking place on the primary monitor. For example, we google for solutions, check references, or just start reading a long article. After a while, we hear our necks complaining and have no choice but to drag the active window to the primary monitor. This is one of the major annoyance I face when working with multiple monitors, and I am sure the same is with you. SwapWin is a brilliant open source app which solves this problem by swapping display screens of any extended monitor with primary monitor. Please keep in mind that it does not completely swap the screens, only the active applications or windows get swapped. The taskbar remains in the primary monitor. Read More

Enable / Disable Window 7 ClearType & Text Anti-Aliasing With ClearType Switch

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ClearType Switch is an application which is written to fine tune Windows native ClearType. For those who don’t know about ClearType, it is an implementation technique by Microsoft to increase the resolution of LCDs letting user read text off the screen with more clarity. ClearType Switch not only automatically enhances the text readability with one click, but also allows user to disable ClearType anytime they like. Using the tool, you don't have to go through lengthy Windows ClearType wizard, it lets you enable ClearType without any hassle. Adding more, it also brings option to enable/disable smooth edges for screen fonts (text anti-aliasing) to make system font look as required.
Editor's Note: Microsoft has done a bad job by putting "ClearType" and 'Smooth Font Edges' options in two different locations.  The Smooth Font Edges option can be accessed in Windows 7 by going to Control Panel -> All Control Panel Items -> Performance Information and Tools -> Adjust Visual Effects. This app brings both options under one window.
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Make 32-bit Applications Utilize 4GB Virtual Memory In 64-bit Systems

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4GB Patch is a miniscule application which can be used to patch x86 compatible applications’ executables, so they can gain more than 2GB of virtual memory in x64 systems. It is utterly useful for applications which need a great amount of system’s virtual memory such as, high FPS games, 3D renderization, multimedia tools, etc. If you are dealing with high-resolution graphics, animations, or planning to play a hefty game, just create a patch through it to utilize full system virtual memory. Read More

Enable iOS AirPrint Service In Windows 7 For Wireless Printing

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If your iDevice (iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad) is running iOS 4.2 or higher, you must be familiar with an intrinsic printing feature called AirPrint, which offers wireless printing of documents over Wi-Fi connection. This feature directly supports HP’s ePrint range whilst some printers from non-supported vendors are also reported to be working seamlessly via Windows and Mac. Today we’re bringing a detailed walkthrough to enable AirPrint on Windows 7. Before getting started, you need to configure your printer as shared in Windows, also make sure that you have latest iTunes installed on your system. Read More

Downgrade Windows 7 Enterprise To Ultimate, Professional Or Home Premium Edition

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So you have a PC running Windows 7 enterprise edition that you want to use for your personal, daily usage? Let’s face it – the enterprise edition of Windows 7 OS is powerful and robust, but it is really not very friendly or useful to a home user. On the other hand, Windows 7 Ultimate may turn out to be the perfect choice for you. Or perhaps you want Home Premium for your wife, or your parents? Read More

Automatically Change Windows 7 Aero Colors According To Weather Conditions In Your City

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AeroWeather is an interesting application which looks for temperature or weather condition of your city and change the Windows Aero theme color according to it. The application sits silently in the system tray, retrieving the temperature in real-time. Overall, it makes an appealing connection with the temperature of your location with Windows Interface to give the real-life experience of knowing the weather conditions. With AeroWeather up and running, you can just look at the Windows current color scheme to know the temperature of your current location. Read More

Create And Categorize Jump List Items With Seven Jump

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Windows 7 jump list is one great productivity enhancement feature which lets you quickly access options, associated tasks, and recently opened items of applications pinned in taskbar (also known as Superbar). Seven Jump is a nifty little addition to Windows jumplist feature that is written to extends its function and revitalizes it to offer customizability. It allows you to gain complete control over jumplist by letting you manipulate and design new jumplists to access a list of selected programs. The application working mechanism is based on creating a category under which applications, shortcuts, files, folders can be added, and finally adding it in a jumplist, as developer himself exhibited the usage by creating a category of all Adobe products in a jump list for accessing them easily. Read More

AVERT Scans Your Infected Windows PC With Popular Antivirus Tools

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Malware, be it a virus, spyware, rootkit, or anything from the lot, is a computer users’ nightmare. They can harm your data, damage your hardware, steal personal information, bring down whole networks, and in general can wreak havoc on any digital machine. They may even become the cause for financial loss once they hit on a massive scale. While Anti-malware programs work well mostly, they usually become useless once an infection has taken place. Considering how the sophistication of malware is also increasing, they are becoming smarter at disabling most anti-malware protection that you would have. Read More

Tweak Windows 7 Library With Librarian Management Utility

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Using Libraries in Windows 7, you can easily manage your files in different provided categories (Music, Videos, Documents, Pictures). This is great until you need to organize the libraries, as apparently there’s is no build-in Windows functionality or any direct way to manage them,  Librarian being a little manager for Windows 7 Libraries can help you out in this situation. It lets you edit and delete the existing libraries (if you don’t need them), while also allows you to create a new library with an option of associating library type and changing the default icon. The idea behind this tool is to provide all the options and tweaks under one roof. Read More

Increase Laptop Battery Performance With Aerofoil [Windows]

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As a laptop ages, its battery begins to weaken. No matter how well you take care of it, no matter what steps you take, the battery is bound to weaken because that’s how they are built. Hence the importance of power management on such a machine increases perhaps twice as much as it would on a new one. Windows 7 comes with default battery profiles, but they lack automation. This discrepancy is overcome by using a small program Aerofoil, which performs automatic power management functions for your laptop. Read More

Hide Windows 7 Taskbar For Cleaner Desktop

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Unlike previous versions of Windows, Windows 7 doesn't include a functionality of hiding the taskbar permanently to free up some space on desktop. However, users can enable auto-hide option which automatically hides the taskbar when it is out of focus. If you’ve just moved from some previous version of Windows to Windows 7, you might be looking for hiding the taskbar option, well apparently there is no direct to hide the taskbar but ShellWin lets you do that in one click. Read More

Make Windows 7 Narrate Welcome (Any) Message On Logon

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Here is a cool tip that would make your PC narrate welcome message each time you logon to Windows. You must be familiar with Windows 7 build-in Text to Speech program (Narrator) which is in comparison with Windows Vista, more powerful and easy to go around with. We will be creating a simple script to use Windows Narrator class to speak the message. Read More

Handy Start Menu Groups ‘All Programs’ Into Categories [Windows 7]

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There is no doubt that Windows 7 is one of the best operating system from Microsoft but I find “All Programs” in Start Menu to be specially annoying (which hasn’t changed since Vista). Searching for a certain program (whose name you can't recall) is both unproductive and a headache. Thankfully, I am not alone and the folks behind ChemTable software have released The Handy Start Menu to fix this problem. Read More