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Maximize Privacy in Windows Media Player 11 in Windows 7

Like most media players, Windows Media Player sends messages home to media player’s servers to retrieve track information, usage rights, and more. If you would like to protect your privacy, follow this guide.

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Windows 7: Set AutoPlay Defaults [How To]

Posted by Rich On January - 13 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

Set AutoPlay Defaults in Windows 7

Although I do not find Autoplay to be a useful feature, many do. In this guide, you’ll learn how to set autoplay defaults in Windows 7.

The defaults will save you time as you use media with your PC, by opening your DVD immediately or ripping your CDs without you telling your computer to do so, each time.

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Set Default Geographic Location in Windows 7

Many programs in Windows 7 will utilize your geographic location. If you would like to be ahead of the game and set your location, follow this guide.

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Windows 7: Add Libraries [How To]

Posted by Rich On January - 11 - 20093 COMMENTS

Libraries are introduced with Windows 7; these libraries are special folders with special views. They are “special” because each library is an aggregate of many different folders. The default libraries include pictures, videos, music, and a few others. The data in these folders is a mix of personal files and publicly shared files on the computer/network. In this guide, you’ll learn how to add more libraries to the default selection.

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Remove Send Feedback in Windows 7

If you are one of the many who are testing Windows 7, you may have noticed the “Send Feedback” link on every window’s title bar. In this guide, you’ll learn how to remove the link manually or by applying a registry hack.

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Show/Hide Control Panel Options [How To]

Posted by Rich On January - 6 - 20096 COMMENTS

Customize Control Panel Items
The control panel is the portal to make many changes on your computer. If you would like to restrict control panel items access, follow this guide.

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