Quick Speed Boost with Simple Tweak
There are often multiple reasons why a computer may become slow as time passes. Regardless of what the case may be, though, there are many ways on how to make Windows faster.
Category Archives: Windows
Ditch the “Are You Sure?” Prompt
When you right click a file and select delete, Windows will ask you if you sure you want to send the file to the recycle bin. This is fine and dandy for the neophytes, but what if you’re a geek doing some housecleaning? That dialog gets a bit old. Here is how to stop the “Are you sure?”… Read More »
Move Downloaded Windows Update Files to Save Space
Some servers arrive from the manufacturer with an OS already installed. Also in some instances, the system drive (C:) is for some inexplicable reason is very small. The act of downloading updates via Windows updates can easily run your system drive out of space. Here is an easy way to send the downloaded files to another location, and… Read More »
Assign Keyboard Shortcuts to Your Favorite Applications
You can assign keyboard shortcuts to any applications that you use frequently, thereby avoiding a return to the desktop or the Start Menu to find the app’s icon.
Using old school FDISK to manage partitions
Partitioning involves creating logical units on your hard drive that are then addressed as different drive letters. Not only does it help to organize your data (program files on one drive, games on another, documents on another) but also to speed up your PC.
Change Default Install Location for Applications
Windows uses the C:\Program Files directory as the default base directory into which new programs are installed. However, you can change the default installation drive and/ or directory by using a Registry hack.
Windows XP password recovery options
Because of the security features built into Windows XP, it is virtually impossible to get back into the system without the password. You have several options to try and get around this problem.
Do Not Highlight New Software
Whenever you install new software on your Windows 7 computer, the new software is automatically highlighted on the Start menu. Here is how to stop this sometimes annoying behavior.
Disable Aeroshake
Aeroshake gives you the ability to minimize all open windows with the exception of the currently selected window, just by grabbing it by the caption bar and giving it a shake. I hate it.
Speed up Windows 7 with FSUTIL
FSUtil performs tasks that are related to file systems, such as managing reparse points, managing sparse files, or dismounting a volume. You can also get a bit of a speed boost with it. By default, Windows will use a percentage of your system memory as internal cache for NTFS, or file system operations. You can increase the size… Read More »