Free command-line wallpaper changer
Need a way to reset the wallpaper to a default from a batch file? This will do the job nicely, no fuss, no muss.
Category Archives: Microsoft
Internet Explorer Stops Playing Media
You might notice that after installing some third-party media players, Internet Explorer will no longer play audio or video files or both. Here’s how to fix it.
Map a Drive to a Shared Folder
Network shared resources are great. They allow you to access your information from anywhere on the Local Area Network (LAN). Here’s how to map a drive and make it easier to access the network share. If you work at home from time to time, you may not want to be tied to your home office. Maybe you want… Read More »
Launch Flip 3D Alt+Tab Replacement
This has been one of the most demonstrated features of Windows Vista and also one that I have been asked the most about how to use it.
Introduction to VB6 Variable Types
Variables provide temporary storage for information that will be needed during the lifespan of the computer program (or application). This article is short reference table of the types of variables used in programming.
DSMOD.EXE
Dsmod is a command-line tool that is built into Windows Server 2008. It is available if you have the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) server role installed.
What is XPS?
An XPS document is a new Microsoft document format that you can use to archive content in a standardized format or publish content in an easily viewable form. You can also use this format to ensure that no one is able to edit your original work. An XPS document is any file that is saved to the XML… Read More »
Change Window Border Thickness
Those transparent borders are really cool, aren’t they? Maybe a bit too thick for my taste. Maybe you would like them a bit thicker. Here’s how to change the window border thickness and make it a bit more pleasing to your eye.
Change Number of Windows for Flip3D
On a default installation of Seven, the number of Windows shown for Flip3D is 10. However, on lower end video cards, this may tax the GPU a bit, resulting in slow or choppy visuals for Flip3D. But you can still use it! Just cut down on the number of windows that Flip3D displays. Pretty easy, really. The following… Read More »
Enabling the Administrator Account
For some reason, there are some people out there that think Microsoft did away with the local administrator account with Windows 7. Not true – it’s just disabled. Here’s how to turn it back on.