Adding gadgets into the sidebar is pretty simple, right click on the sidebar and select “Add Gadgets” and choose from a number of different installed gadgets. If you need more gadgets for Vista sidebar you can download them here You can also click and drag gadgets and put them any where on the desktop this […]
How to rename a file or folder
To rename a file or folder right click on the file/folder and and scroll down to “Rename” click on it and change the file name or folder name and press “Enter” when finished. Another way to change the names of files and folder is to click on it once to select and click it once […]
Rip music from Cd for free with Windows
The new Windows Media Player that comes with Windows Vista allows you to make copies of your cd collection onto your computer. The process is often called “ripping”. Windows media player (WMP) makes the copying process super easy with just a few clicks of the mouse and you will be a ripping pro. Open WMP […]
Where is the run command in Vista
Those of you who use “Run” in Xp are familiar with having the command at the start menu but in Vista the Run command has dissappeared from the start menu. So where can you find the run command in Vista? It a little more buried and will take a little more effort this time around. […]
How to Disable Autoplay in Vista
AutoPlay is a feature in Windows that allows specific actions to be performed when a media or device is being used such as when a CD or DVD is inserted into a drive. AutoPlay in Vista is very easy to customize to your own personal preference. To disable AutoPlay in Vista go to “Start” and […]
Restore Recycle Bin in Vista
I have accidentally deleted my Recycle Bin several times before too. I would right click on my Recycle icon and click on “Delete” instead of “Empty Recycle Bin”. If you find yourself with a missing recycle bin or a recycle bin that magically disappeared we can easily restore it back onto the Vista desktop. To […]
Disable Windows Defender
Windows Defender offers good free protection against spyware with real-time protection. I generally would not recommend disabling Defender unless you already have another anti-spyware program on your system and want to save some system resource. To disable Windows Defender in Vista: Go to “Start” Click on “Control Panel” Select “Security” Click on “Windows Defender” ( […]
Increase font size in Vista
If you find the font size and icons in Windows Vista hard to read than you may want to change the default font size. Many people have the misconception that a bigger screen will make everything on the screen bigger, and they soon discover that is not the case, because the screen is larger this […]
How to partition hard drive in Vista
No need for third party programs to partition hard drive today we will look at how to create partition in Vista for free. Note: It’s always a good idea to backup before partitioning drive. Click “Start” now point to “Computer” and right click on it, and select “Manage” from the menu. Now the “Computer Management” […]
Change icon size in Vista
One of the first thing I noticed when I first installed Windows Vista was the large desktop icons taking up precious desktop space. I like to decrease the size of my icons to maximize my desktop space. Before: After: There are several ways you can change icon size in Vista on the desktop. The easiest […]
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