Fix: Desktop items disappear after renaming them on Windows 7

March 20th, 2010

On renaming a file, folder or shortcut on the Windows 7 desktop, if you find that it disappears, and reappears only after you refresh the desktop, then you might want to check out the reason. [Read More...]

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Windows 7 Known Issue: A white dot may appear on desktop corner

March 15th, 2010

Do you get a white dot on the top-left corner of your Windows 7 screen when an Aero theme is selected and “Enable transparency” is unchecked? [Read More...]

Create virtual desktops in Windows with Dexpot

January 30th, 2010

Dexpot is a desktop manager that allows you to create multiple, virtual desktops and increase the work area of your screen by up to 20 times. Each virtual desktop is independent from the others & can have its own wallpaper & icons. [Read More...]

Customize & change Desktop backgrounds with John’s Background Switcher

January 18th, 2010

John’s Background Switcher is a freeware tool which periodically changes the background image on your computer. You can specify which pictures to choose from, or how you want them displayed. [Read More...]

Meet Wilma – The Windows Desktop Layout Manager

January 16th, 2010

Windows Layout Manager is a freeware program that allows you to position  multiple windows on multiple monitors. [Read More...]

Fix: Desktop shortcuts go missing in Windows 7

January 13th, 2010

Have you encountered a situation where you find that your Windows 7 desktop shortcuts have suddenly gone missing!?

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Add more desktop features to Windows 7 with Preme.

January 5th, 2010

Preme for Windows 7 is a freeware application for Windows 7 that enhances  your Windows 7 desktop by adding more functionality & features to your corners & mouse. [Read More...]

Get Windows Classic Start Menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell

December 16th, 2009

While Microsoft may have made significant & useful changes to Taskbar and Start Menu in Windows 7, there may still be some Windows Classic Start Menu & Windows Explorer toolbar loyalists who may want to see it back in their Windows 7. [Read More...]

CleanDesktop : Desktop Cleanup Wizard for Windows 7 & Vista

December 14th, 2009

We are pleased to release CleanDesktop v 1.0, a Desktop Cleanup Wizard for Windows 7 & Vista. [Read More...]

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Download 99 Ready-to-use Windows 7 desktop shortcuts

December 8th, 2009

Friend Ciprian has taken the pains to create 99 (oof!) ready-to-use Windows 7 desktop shortcuts ! Simply download them and place the one’s you want on your Windows 7 desktop. [Read More...]

The Hidden 7’s In Windows 7.

December 8th, 2009

In the recent video at Channel10 – Progression of the Iconic Background,  Larry Larsen talks to Denise Trabona to know about how the default Windows 7 background was designed.  And in the end the talk is about the Easter Eggs… [Read More...]

Measure elements on Windows desktop with Pixel Ruler

November 23rd, 2009

Know the exact size and position of any element on your Windows desktop with this freeware screen ruler. [Read More...]

Get the Show desktop icon back in Windows 7 taskbar.

November 8th, 2009

While you have Show desktop transparent vertical bar at the right side end of the taskbar which also adds the functionality of Desktop Peek, it appears that there are some who miss the old Show desktop icon which appeared on the left side of the taskbar. [Read More...]

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Create dynamic desktop wallpaper & desktop widgets with your photos

October 27th, 2009

PhotoJoy is a free app that uses your own photo, wallpaper or images collection to create dynamic desktop wallpaper, screensavers, and desktop widgets. [Read More...]

What does your Windows desktop have to say about you?

October 14th, 2009

Want to know what your Windows Desktop has to say about your personality? Check out this interesting analysis at MSN. The article examines 10 possible desktop scenarios and tries to profile the user.  [Read More...]

Display System Configuration Details on your Windows Desktop

September 14th, 2009

How many times have you walked up to a system & needed to click through several diagnostic windows to remind yourself of important aspects of its configuration, such as its name, IP address, or operating system version? If you manage multiple computers this may interest you. [Read More...]

Shortcut key to open another instance of same application

August 25th, 2009

In Windows 7, When working within an application, like say, Word, you may just want to open up another instance or window of Word. [Read More...]

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Shortcuts to minimize all or only inactive windows.

August 25th, 2009

Most know that, if you wish to suddenly minimize all your open windows, you can simply click on Win+M keys. [Read More...]

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Shortcut to shuffle through program windows.

August 25th, 2009

If you have multiple windows of the same program open on your Windows 7 desktop, you can go through or shuffle through them easily in Windows 7. [Read More...]

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How to re-order desktop icons easily in Windows 7.

August 25th, 2009

A small and simple tip. If you frequently have your shortcuts scattered around randomly across your Windows 7 desktop, there is a way to re-order them easily. [Read More...]

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