Remove Gadgets and Screen Resolution on Windows 7 Desktop Context Menu

No clue what we’re talking about? Now you’ll want to pretty much ignore everything in here, and choose the Advanced button. Make absolutely certain you’ve checked that box before you click Apply! Make absolutely certain you select that checkbox before clicking Apply! You’ll be prompted by Windows, asking if you really want to proceed. And now, you should be able to rename or delete any of the keys. I would advise making a backup by right-clicking on DesktopBackground and choosing to export into a reghack file....

August 19, 2009 · 1 min · 103 words · Zachary Hernandez

Simplify Text Copying & Pasting in Firefox with AutoCopy

Looking for an easy way to speed up copying and pasting in Firefox? It will allow you to quickly and easily enable or block the extension. A single press the icon toggles the active/non-active status for the extension.

August 19, 2009 · 1 min · 38 words · Tara Robinson

Are You a Super Geek? Here’s the One Site You Must Belong To

Are your geek skills primed and ready for a challenge? What Makes Super User Great? Thats how strongly I believe in this site. And theHow-To Geek Forumsremain a great place to get computer help, or just talk about geeky subjects. What is Super User Exactly? Before you freak out, everybodys going to change my posts! you shouldnt worry, it doesnt mean that everybody is going to edit every one of your posts....

August 18, 2009 · 1 min · 140 words · Jordan Schmidt

Disable System Restore in Windows 7

In the next window choose the System Protection link. Under Restore configs select Turn off system protection and click Apply. Click Yes to save all the space possible if you still like living on the edge. When you limit the amount of space it uses then older Restore Points will be deleted. There will be fewer points to restore from as well. After decreasing the amount of space it uses you might want to Create A Restore Point right away....

August 18, 2009 · 1 min · 80 words · Parker Peterson

How To Manage UAC Notifications in Windows 7

The purpose of UAC is to inform you when a program makes changes that require administrator permissions. It is a security feature that will block malicious software from making key system changes without your permission. To manage UAC notification configs go to Start \ Getting Started \ Change UAC configs. Standard users will not be able to make any changes that require Administrator privileges.

August 18, 2009 · 1 min · 64 words · Mr. Dwayne Peterson

Modify New Tab Behavior in Firefox with NewTabURL

Wanting Firefox to open a specific page or URL whenever you open a new tab? There is only one window, but it gives you very nice options to work with! Notice that the entire address is also automatically selected. Have fun!LinksDownload the NewTabURL extension (version 1.6.3)

August 18, 2009 · 1 min · 46 words · Patricia Kirby

5 Awesome Music Desktop Gadgets for Vista and Windows 7

UnsignedBandWeb.com Radio Check out new artists and bands emerging on the music scene with the UnsignedBandWeb.com gadget. It allows you to control playback, volume, and songs. It also will display album artwork, track information, and give you visualizations when playing a song. It is a lot easier to navigate than opening the full WMP program.

August 17, 2009 · 1 min · 55 words · Barbara Mayo MD

Stupid Geek Tricks: Measure How Far Your Mouse Has Moved

Have you ever wondered just how far you’ve moved your mouse? It lives in the system tray, but it also has a widget that displays on the desktop. The only problem is that the default setup is really quite ugly… You’ll want to choose the correct size of your monitor if you want accurate measurements as well. Once you’ve changed those options, the window is much more pleasant to deal with....

August 17, 2009 · 1 min · 86 words · Nathan Brown

Awesome Desktop Wallpapers: The Windows 7 Edition

Unlike some of the previous roundups, we made sure to only pick wallpaper with large resolution versions available. All of these should fit any widescreen desktop, even large ones. Note: this first one is the official RTM wallpaper.

August 14, 2009 · 1 min · 38 words · Erica Winters

Rip & Convert Your Music Collection with CDex

Looking for CD ripping software that does a quality job? Now you might enjoy having great results when ripping and converting your music withWildFire CD RipperCDex. We’ve updated the link at the bottom to point to the truly free version. Sorry for the trouble! InstallationThe install process for WildFire CD Ripper is simple with a total of five install screens to navigate. On the third install screen, there is something that you do need to watch out for....

August 14, 2009 · 2 min · 216 words · Alyssa Mendez

How to Drag Files to the Taskbar to Open Them in Windows 7

If you right-nudge the taskbar button, you’ll see that now that file has been pinned there. It’s one of those simple tips that can seriously save you some time.

August 13, 2009 · 1 min · 29 words · Christopher Warren

Prepare Your Word Document for Mass Distribution

This guest article was written by Askar, the geek behind theDemoGeektech site. punch theOffice Buttonand punch the Prepare menu option. There are 7 different options you should be able to see. Choose this option if you want the document to be viewed only by certain people you trust. Choose a password that you’re free to distribute to the group. Confirm the password one more time. When people on your distribution group attempt to open an encrypted document theyll be prompted to enter a password....

August 13, 2009 · 1 min · 203 words · Victor Alvarado

Drown Out That Annoying Co-Worker (Without Hurting Your Ears)

Accounts payable Nina speaking, just a moment! They work well, but they aren’t cheap. Personally, I’m a fan of the SimplyNoise generatorspecifically the brown/red noise with an oscillating volume level. Just press any of the speakers, and then choose a sound. it’s possible for you to combine multiple sounds together for a very soothing experience. So how do you drown out those annoying co-workers?

August 12, 2009 · 1 min · 64 words · Margaret Craig