Windows 7 introduces several new keyboard shortcuts that make performing simple tasks even simpler. Windows Logo+G – Display gadgets in front of other windows Windows Logo+Up – Maximize the current window Windows Logo+Down – Minimize the current window Alt+P – Display/ hide the Explorer preview pane Windows Logo++ (plus key) – Zoom in, where appropriate [...]

Now here’s a nifty little tool that I bet you didn’t know was included within Microsoft’s Windows 7; PSR.exe or “Problem Steps Recorder”. This utility essentially enables you to record a series of steps you take on your pc and packages into a neat little self contained HTML full of screenshots and step by step [...]

If you’re like me, you already have a collection of your favourite music on a computer somewhere. And then along comes iTunes. It asks you where your collection is, and then proceeds to import it all into its own library. That’s all very well unless you really don’t want to have two music collections, and [...]

Don’t you ever get tired of having to install a separate software application in order to burn cd/dvd’s? Do you also find it annoying when you have to use other burn software that is different from the package you are used to? Hate being forced to choose between different burn applications? Well fear no more! [...]

Everybody uses a variation of functions available in Word and the other Office suite applications. The ability to completely map and customize your own keyboard shortcuts is very handy. Here’s how to do it: Open up something like Word Click the Office button Select Word Options from the bottom of the window Click Customize from the navigation pane [...]

When you use the ‘comments’ or ‘tracked changes’ features, it appends the author setup in your Word settings. Sometimes when Word is first setup, this is unknown and an unhelpful entry can be made. If you need to update yours, follow the instructions below.   Microsoft Word 2007 With Word open, click File and then Options Then [...]