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VistaDriveIconChanger Customizes Your Drive Icons in Windows Vista

Posted by Rich On January - 23 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

vistadriveiconchanger VistaDriveIconChanger Customizes Your Drive Icons in Windows Vista
This morning we told you about SevenDriveIconChanger, which is designed by Windows Forums member, Batu, for Windows 7. Batu has created a version that’s compatible with Windows Vista.

More information and download.

Show Tabs with Thumbnails in Opera 10 [How To]

Posted by Thomas On January - 23 - 20102 COMMENTS

The Opera Browser is a powerful, yet versatile browser fully packed with features and tweaks. Most people already know about Mouse Gestures, tabbed page preview, widgets etc. There are however several little known and hidden functions that I’ve come to love, and which I cannot seem to do without anymore.

Let me tell you about two of them:

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SevenDriveIconChanger Customizes Your Drive Icons in Windows 7

Posted by Rich On January - 23 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

SevenDriveIconChanger SevenDriveIconChanger Customizes Your Drive Icons in Windows 7

Windows Forums member, Batu, has created a second, useful tool for Windows 7. Recently, RSVR85 showed you how to change drive icons in Windows 7. This tool expands upon that concept and does the hard work for you. I tested this tool and it works great.

More information and download.

Using Computer Error Codes To Solve PC Problems

Posted by Guest Post On January - 23 - 20101 COMMENT

In this guest post, James Ricketts explores using computer error codes to solve PC problems. Learn more about James at the conclusion of this post.

One of the most common complaints of computer users across the world is that they find computer error messages to be complicated and hard to understand. This is partly true as most computer error messages do not clearly spell out cause of error and its possible solution. However, certain error messages do leave certain clues in the form of error codes, which not only computer experts, but any common user can use in order to solve PC problems.

These error codes may look like a random collection of numbers and letters, but they are your best bet in solving the error yourself. This article shows you how to effectively use computer error codes to solve your PC problems.

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Start Killer Removes Your Start Button

Posted by Rich On January - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

241qdsm Start Killer Removes Your Start Button

Start Killer removes the Start button from your taskbar; however, you can still use the Windows key or CTRL+ESC to show the to show the start menu.

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Use a Windows 7-style Sidebar in Vista and XP [How To]

Posted by Rich On January - 22 - 20102 COMMENTS

Windows Guides’ Rating	Compatible with
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thoosje sidebar03 Use a Windows 7 style Sidebar in Vista and XP [How To]

PROS: This program does an excellent job of putting useful widgets on your desktop that give you system information, news, the time, notes, and more. The program is free and, from my experience, bug free.

CONS: I really don’t want to install toolbars with software, so I didn’t appreciate the offer. Also, there are a few “Vista” references still in the program code, but I’m sure these will be cleaned up as the program progresses.

VERDICT: If you’ve always wanted the Windows 7 sidebar but currently use Windows XP or Vista, download this program! You wont be disappointed! If you’re like me (and dislike bells and whistles on your PC–I don’t wish to imply bells and whistles are bad), you may want to skip this one.

PRICE: Free

VERSION REVIEWED: 1.0

DOWNLOAD: Thoosje’s Windows 7 Sidebar

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