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Add Custom Libraries To Windows 7 Explorer [How To]

Posted by RSVR85 On September - 9 - 20090 Comments

Windows 7 comes with plenty of new features.  Notably, Libraries.

In Windows 7, the Libraries are not individual folders by themselves. Each library folder is an aggregate of various different folders and each library view is tailored to specific content.

By default , MS have provided us with four libraries.  Documents, Music, Pictures & Videos.

What if you want to add a custom Library and assign a specific icon to it?

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Volumouse 1

If you’re watching a video in full screen on the computer and you want to turn the system volume up, you need to minimize the video clip, click the audio item in the system tray and turn it up from there. This can be very tedious; thus I looked for a good solution to this problem and found Volumouse. Volumouse provides you with a quick and easy way to control the volume on your system—simply by rolling the wheel of your wheel mouse.

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Best Windows Freebies and Guides 16Every month we take a look around some of the most interesting windows-related web sites. We collect the best free stuff and write tips to help you get more out of Windows. Below you’ll find wallpapers, icon packs, fonts, screensavers, and freeware we’ve found over the last 31 days. We’ve also put together our most popular windows guides.

Enjoy the overview of stuff you shouldn’t have missed in July 2009

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Free Desktop Wallpaper Showcase: Set 52

Posted by Rich On July - 22 - 20090 Comments

Free Desktop Wallpaper Showcase

A round up of the best wallpapers on the web. Full credit goes to the image authors. Let us know about any others you really like!

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Many readers have asked me to compile all the fonts, from this website, into one megapack. Today, James, a reader of Windows Guides gave me the push I’ve needed and I put them all together.

Download the Megapack

Download Portable Ubuntu

Download Font Mega Pack Part 1 of 4 (20 MB)

Download Font Mega Pack Part 2 of 4 (20 MB)

Download Font Mega Pack Part 3 of 4 (20 MB)

Download Font Mega Pack Part 4 of 4 (19.3 MB)

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If you’ve changed your screen resolution and the screen went black and stayed black, there is hope! When you change your resolution in Windows, you’ll be asked to confirm the change by clicking Yes. The theory is: if you can’t see the confirmation, you wont click Yes. However, if you hit Enter, or something crazy (but computers aren’t crazy…) goes wrong, you’ll be left with a black screen. A black screen has it’s uses: a mirror, an oversize paperweight, a doorstop etc. However, if you’re not satisfied with your new-found paperweight, follow this guide.

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What’s New in Windows 7 RC?

Posted by Rich On May - 1 - 20090 Comments

If you are wondering what’s new in the Windows 7 RC, view the video, released by Microsoft, below.

Download the Full Video here



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