How to Use Windows

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Do you have a webpage that needs to be reloaded every so often or perhaps you have multiple webpages that each need their own individual reload time? Now you can have the best of both with the AutoReloader extension for Google Chrome. Using AutoReloader When you first look at the drop-down window everything will be in a neutral “waiting” state.

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Microsoft kept adding new wallpapers to almost each and every build of Windows 7 from the initially leaked 6801 build to the final RTM.

If for any reason, you want to change the registered Owner and Organization name in Windows 7, here is a tiny tool to do the task with ease. Though advanced users can do the same tweak by entering Windows Registry, this tool is very simple to use. Set Owner is a small application for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 to change the previously registered Owner and Organization name. Simply download, extract and run this tool to start changing Owner name

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Most of Windows users use desktop gadgets to quickly access system tools, information and other things. Although Windows 7 comes with a few gadgets by default, you can always download and install useful gadgets from the official personalization gallery .

There have been several free tools to customize Windows Vista and Windows 7 transparency level. Some programs even claim to add Aero feature support for Starter and Home Basic editions . Most of transparency related programs are either paid tools or not efficient. On top that, these programs apply transparency to each and every part of operating system. In other words, they don’t offer the much needed customization options

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It used to be that Notepad was a necessary evil because it started up quickly and let us catch a quick glimpse of plain text files. Now, there are a bevy of capable Notepad replacements that are just as fast, but also have great feature sets. Before following the rest of this how-to, ensure that you’re logged into an account with Administrator access. Note: The following instructions involve modifying some Windows system folders. Don’t mess anything up while you’re in there! If you follow our instructions closely, you’ll be fine.

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Since Microsoft has three operating systems in use, chances are you’ll find yourself needing to share files between XP, Vista, Windows 7, or some combination of the three. Here we take a look at sharing between a Vista and XP on your home network. Share Without Password Protected Sharing If you’re not worried about who’s accessing the files and folders, the easiest method is to disable Password Protected Sharing. So on the Vista machine open Network and Sharing Center. Under Sharing and Discovery make sure Network Discovery, File Sharing, and, Public Folder Sharing are turned on.

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Last week we enjoyed looking at Windows 3.1 running in VMware Player on Windows 7.

Are you a racing fan in need of a short (or long) break from work? Then get ready to enjoy a mid-day speed boost with the 3D Rally Racing extension for Google Chrome. 3D Rally Racing in Action This is the opening screen for 3D Rally Racing. You can start game play, view current best times, and read through the instructions from here

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