In Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 operating systems, executing a command in elevated prompt is essential to perform advanced tasks such as enabling Hibernation mode and creating bootable Windows USB flash drive…
In October last year we took a look at awesome themes available for Windows Vista. Given that the Windows 7 is releasing in a few months, there are already several customized themes available to spice…
In Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 operating systems, we often need to run certain applications with administrator privileges to perform advanced tasks. For instance, to check and repair system files using sfc /scannow command,…
Not every user is a fan of Windows 8’s Metro UI. Users who are upgrading from previous versions of Windows aren’t happy with the new UI. The new Metro-style Start screen helps you search and…
Logon screen is present in Windows operating system for decades and has evolved with each version of Windows. In prior versions of Windows 7, in Windows XP and Vista, changing the logon screen was a…
Maybe you want to personalize the lock screen background, or perhaps you want to change the default privacy settings, or perhaps you want to add a new user account. In Windows 8, you will need…
A recent announcement from Microsoft states that more than 100 million licenses have been sold in the last six months, making it the fastest-selling OS in history. Though Windows 7 packs-in plenty of features, it’s…
XP Mode is one brilliant feature introduced with Windows 7. Available in Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions, this feature enables users seamlessly run virtualized programs alongside regular applications. A very handy feature if you want…
The Start screen is the first thing you see after logging into your Windows 8 account. The Modern UI Start screen replaces the Start button and Start menu in earlier versions of Windows. Users can…
The toolbar in Windows 7 explorer lets you quickly create a new folder, organize files and folders, include a file or folder in library, and share files with groups. But the explorer toolbar lacks some…
Earlier this week, we reviewed the latest version of Kaspersky Pure security suite for Windows. Kaspersky Pure combines all the latest technologies to secure your PC, your online presence, and your passwords from threats. With…
Many times, we need to open the elevated prompt (Command Prompt with administrator rights) to execute specific commands. For instance, one needs to execute the powercfg /hibernate on/off command in an elevated prompt to enable…