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Ten years ago, when the web was new and everything was simpler, the choice of what browsers to use was much easier, with the only choice being whether to get NetScape or Internet Explorer. Now, with the choices so wide, it can often leave a user swamped. There are 5 main competitors to try and assume the place of your main web-browser. Read the rest of this entry »
Recently, rsvr85 taught how to customize the Windows 7 start orb. If you’re looking for some custom Start Orb images, find them here on Windows Forums. If you’d like to remove the Start button (and use the Windows key instead), you can do that too.
Being a geek (Yes I admit), I like to have full control over my computer. I want to know what is running, when it does and why it behaves like that ? I also like to know what (if any) did that program i just installed want to run at startup. And especially since my kids - without any concern – download and install games, movies and whatnot on my computer (even tho they have their own) - I really like to know what is booting, and what is slowing me down at present.
If you’re a bit like me – then good news – here is the tool for us: AutoRuns.
If you’d like to add a watermark to your desktop (or customize the one that comes with the near-to-expiration RC), download SevenWatermarkChanger.
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  3 out of 5 |   (5 votes, average: 4.20 out of 5) |    |
 PROS: Gives accurate and detailed data. Gives simple conclusions which anybody can understand. No installation required.CONS: More deatail than most people would need. VERDICT: Overall a very good program. If you want to check your DNS, then this s a good choice. PRICE: Free VERSION REVIEWED: 0.0.3630.1 DOWNLOAD: GRC’s DNS Nameserver Performance Benchmark |
![XP Mode Create a Virtual Machine in Windows 7 [How To]](http://mintywhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/XP-Mode.png "Create a Virtual Machine in Windows 7 [How To]")
Using Virtual Machines is a great way to test software without making changes to your ‘main’ machine.
To create a virtual machine in Windows 7 without using 3rd party software you’ll need to download Microsoft’s Virtual PC. If you also want XP-mode, help yourself. Both are available here.
Once you’ve installed Windows Virtual PC you’ll probably want to create other VM’s running other OS’s.
To do that, do the following;
