Fix Low Sound Volume in Games
One of the annoying things I discovered about Windows 7 is how it automatically lowers the volume of certain games that I play. If you are having this issue, the fix in this article may help you out.
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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.
IE8 Loads Pages Slow
Tried Internet Explorer 8? You may be experiencing slow page loading, especially when multiple tabs are in use. Here’s a possible fix.
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.
Turn off IE ESC in Windows Server 2008
Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration can be a real drag. Now I’m not condoning surfing the web from a server. Far from it. If you decide to surf the web from your server, that security and stability risk is stictly your own.
Adding Run to Start Menu for Windows 7
One of the handy features of Windows is the Run command. Normally, this command lives on the Start menu, accessible by clicking Start, then Run.
Join Windows 7 to a Domain
Pretty straightforward process and hasn’t changed much since XP or Vista. But I do get some questions regarding this, so here it the process to get it done.
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.