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7APL – An application launcher for Windows 7

7APL is an application launcher made with Windows 7 in mind. You can launch single applications or group of applications with a single hot key or by using Windows 7 newest features, 7APL 7APL gives you 3 easy ways to […]

Display desktop icons of removable media on insertion, with Desk Drive

There is this really annoying problem.  When we connect a removable media to your Windows laptop, it may open its contents in Explorer. But if you have set it to do nothing, them we have to open Explorer and then […]

Snap and resize windows in Windows 7 with keyboards

Windows 7 & Vista, includes Aero Snap feature that allows you to move and place windows in convenient locations and resize them easily. FreeSnap will help you in accomplishing the same via keyboard shortcuts easily. FreeSnap Manually resizing windows can […]

Why can’t I add IE icon to Windows 7 desktop?

Unlike Windows Vista, Windows 7 no longer supports  modifying the registry, to allow display of the  special Internet Explorer icon on the Windows 7 desktop. Add IE icon to Windows 7 desktop This change was apparently made to ensure that […]

Show Windows version On Desktop

There may be reasons that you would like to show the version of your Windows operating system on your desktop. Now if you want to display the version of your Windows 10/8/7 on your desktop, here is a simple registry […]

Shutdown your computer at night and help light up Empire State

Do you turn off the computer when you are done for the day? Great if you replied yes but if you aren’t in the habit of shutting down the computer at the end of the work day, you aren’t just […]

Hide or unhide Desktop icons in Windows 10/8/7

If your Desktop icons are not showing in Windows10/8/7 or if you want to hide or unhide the desktop icons, then this post is sure to interest you. If your desktop icons are missing or do not display on your […]

How to remove the Universal Focus Rectangle in Windows

The Universal Focus Rectangle in Windows lets you know where you were before you current click. It is as such, quite useful at times. But if you would like to remove this, try this: Remove the Universal Focus Rectangle Download […]

Windows 7 Regional ThemePack for Asia

After releasing the Windows 7 Regional ThemePack for India, we are pleased to release a Windows 7 themepack for Asia. Visit countries from Japan to Taiwan, from Thailand to India, China to Hong Kong and Malaysia. See if you can […]

Cannot delete icons, files or folders on Windows desktop

If you are for some reason, unable to delete your desktop icons, files or folders in Windows 10/8/7, and receive error messages like Item Not Found, Could not find this item, Location is not available, then you may try one […]

Clean up a messy Windows desktop with Deskcretary

Does your Windows desktop look like this ? If so, you may want to check out Deskcretary,a freeware to clean up a messy Windows desktop. Clean up Windows desktop Deskcretary is a free powerful desktop cleanup application that allows the […]

New registry keys in Windows 7 Desktop Window Manager

In this post, we will see some of the new registry keys in Windows 7 Desktop Window Manager. There are some new registry keys in the DWM registry key which can be found in the following location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM They are […]

BumpTop 3D Desktop for Windows 7

Lovers of Windows customization are sure to like this freeware. BumpTop is a fun, intuitive 3D desktop that keeps you organized and makes you more productive. Like a real desk, but better. BumpTop replaces your desktop with a visual environment […]

Desktop Preview feature In Windows 7

In Windows 7, in the extreme right side of the taskbar, you will see a vertical rectangular portion. Moving your cursor to this area will make the open windows transparent and let you preview your desktop. Clicking on it will […]

Access or launch any file or folder from Windows taskbar

The Windows operating system allows you to Access or launch any file or folder from taskbar easily. Rather than going through the Start Menu, there is an easy way to launch your Computer and access any file or folder from the […]

Get classic Vista style taskbar buttons & Quick Launch bar back in Windows 7

Windows 7 has an amazing new taskbar, with an enhanced functionality, while also serving as an application launcher. It features a new-look taskbar buttons and quick launch bar. However if you don’t like it and if you’d like to get the […]