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How to disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 7
User account Control is a security feature built into Windows 7. Its also a major annoyance.To disable it follow these simple steps:- Click Start -> Run- Type msconfig and press Enter (This launches the System Configuration utility)- In the System Configuration utility click the Tools toolbar...
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Published 2 months ago

Torrent alternatives to Mininova
Popular torrent tracker website Mininova was recently forced to shut its core operations. Here are some alternativesMininova recently announced that it has removed all torrent files from its servers that point to copyrighted works to comply with a court ruling, a move that renders it useless as...
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Published 4 months ago

How to get the 'Quick Launch' toolbar back in Windows 7
Follow these simple steps to get that good old fashioned Quick Launch toolbar back in Windows 7:- Right click on the taskbar and goto Toolbars > New Toolbar [See pic below]- Paste the following directory path in the Folder text box:C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet...
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Published 4 months ago

How to bring water damaged devices back to life
If you've accidentally water drowned/damaged your shiny new cell-phone, MP3 player or similar electronic device, don't stress....you're not alone. In the UK, those enterprising Brits manage to drop a staggering 850,000 phones down the toilet in 2007 and this number will have only grown since...
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Published 7 months ago

Windows 7 Minimum Requirements Revealed
As we head closer to the official launch of Windows 7, you might want to make sure your PC meets the minimum requirements, as recommended by Microsoft, before splashing out on a copy. Those minimum requirements are as follows:1GHz processor (32 or 64-bit)1GB of RAM (32-bit); 2GB of RAM...
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Published 8 months ago

How to prevent the use of USB drives in Windows
If for some reason you want to prevent the use of USB drives (memory sticks) on your Windows computer then follow the simple steps outlined below:Note: You need to be logged on to Windows Administrative or a member of the Administrators group- Cick Start > Run (This brings up the Run dialog box)-...
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Published 8 months ago

How to fix "Task Manager disabled" by Administrator
If you're not part of domain environment and one day find that you're unable to access the Windows Task manager due to the error message below, there's a good chance you've been infected with a virus.You can fix this using the following method:-Click Start -> Run- Paste the following command into...
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Published 9 months ago

How to add an alternate name to your Facebook profile
- Log in to facebook and click Settings- Find the Name section and click change- You will then see the following:- Type in your alternate name in the Full Alternate Name text box- Click the Change Alternate Name button and you're done! Enjoyed this post? Subscribe via RSS or EMail! Thanks...
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Published 9 months ago

How to run System Restore from the command line in Windows Vista, XP
It often happens that the simplest way to fix your Windows issues is to use System Restore. Sometimes, System Restore refuses to launch from the GUI, means of of the only ways to open it is via the command prompt. But what command do you use? No worries, see below:- Click Start -> Run- Type:...
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Published 10 months ago

How to download multiple files from Rapidshare at one for free
Have you ever had to download multiple free files from RapidShare?If you have you should know that they make it a real pain in the backside with timers and annoying waiting periods. These 'annoyances' are clearly designed to make you purchase a premium account.Fortunately, there is a cheaper...
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Published a year ago

How to remove GrooveMonitor.exe
GrooveMonitor.exe is a service utility that gets installed with Office 2007. It supposedly tracks Microsoft Groove behavior and creates error reports that get sent back to Microsoft. It also annoyingly, loads on startup. Strangely, it doesn't get uninstalled when you remove Office 2007. You can...
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Published a year ago

Windows 7 editions announced
Microsoft has confirmed the following editions of Windows 7: Windows 7 Starter Edition (aimed at emerging markets) Windows 7 Home Basic (aimed at emerging markets) Windows 7 Home Premium (primary home edition) Windows 7 Professional (primary business edition) Windows 7 Ultimate (for consumers who...
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Published a year ago