IE Favorites Menu Grayed Out
If the Favorites menu is missing or grayed out in Internet Explorer, there may be a registry key that is causing it.
Category Archives: Hack / Tweak
Enable Automatic Logon
For public computers or for computers in a corporate environment, usernames and passwords are a necessary security measure. But do you really need to enter a username and password for your home machine?
Single-Click Workstation Lock
Keyboard junkies know that you can quickly lock your computer by pressing the Windows Key and the letter L at the same time. But how about the mouse prone? Here’s a one click solution to lock your workstation quickly.
No Icons on the Desktop
If you’re like me, you like a really clean desktop. We’re talking minimalist. Here’s how to hide your desktop icons for that squeaky-clean look. With all your functions available through the search (under the Start orb), or further into the Start menu, why bother with pretty little pictures cluttering up your desktop.
Add Google Search to XP Task Bar
In this age desktop indexers, browser toolbars, and the like, maybe you want just simple search box. Here’s how.
Disable Aero Shake Feature
One of the cool new features of WIndows 7 is Aero Shake. However, for some of those users who are a bit over-caffeinated, this feature can be something of an annoyance.
Enable Quick Launch for Windows 7
Noticeably missing from the default Windows 7 interface is the quick launch tool bar. Some people find the quick launch bar especially useful. You can easily re-enable it, and here’s how.
Disable System Restore in Windows 7
You’ve removed temp files, cleaned off the IE Cache, removed old downloads, and you still don’t have enough drive space to install that great game. Here is a way to free up some drive space that you may not have thought of.
Hide the desktop icons
In some environments, such as an assembly line or production facility, you may want to present an ultra-clean desktop to your users. By hiding the icons, all that is visible on the desktop is the task bar, and whatever wallpaper you have set as the background.
How to Disable the Shutdown Event Tracker
The Shutdown Event Tracker in Windows Server 2008 is a handy little utility that helps you to keep track of when and why a server was shut down or restarted.