The new Windows 7 start menu is filled with shortcuts to common programs and folders. But the “Add Folder” prompt doesn’t appear in the Start menu’s right-click drop-down menu. What’s the solution? You can create shortcuts for all users by adding a new folder to the Start menu. In Windows 7, this folder is called …
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If you have trouble seeing the desktop, you can easily access it on Windows 10. To do so, right-click any empty space on your taskbar. Click on the Show desktop option to show the entire desktop, and then press the same button to bring back all open windows. The same procedure is used to access …
If you are using Windows 10, you may be wondering where is Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer is still available, but it is not easily accessible. The start menu doesn’t have a default icon for the browser, nor is there a live tile on the Start screen. Fortunately, Microsoft has retained the outdated browser as a …
To extend the time your screen stays locked, you need to modify the power settings of your PC. To do this, you can open the Control Panel and click the Hardware and Sound category. Next, click Power Options. Click the Advanced power settings button and choose the Console lock display off timeout setting. Click OK …
Activating Windows XP is not necessary if you are using an OEM copy, but it is recommended that you activate it to avoid the computer from locking down when you upgrade components. You can activate Windows XP yourself if you have the original software, but refurbished computers do not contain OEM copies. If you purchase …
When it comes to antivirus software, McAfee is a popular choice. The program offers great protection for your PC and is priced fairly. While the software’s interface could use some streamlining, it offers good overall value and protection. It does have some downsides, though. For one, it’s difficult to get in touch with the company’s …
If you have a Windows 10 system, one of the most effective ways to free up disk space is by deleting temporary files. You can perform this manually or use built-in Windows 10 features, such as the Windows Settings panel. The %temp% folder contains these files, which can be selected for deletion. Once you have …
You can enable mouse acceleration in Windows 10 by unchecking a box in the Mouse Settings window. You can also find the mouse acceleration setting in the Advanced tab of the Windows Control Panel. Unchecking this box will disable mouse acceleration. Now, you can move on to turn mouse acceleration on or off. Read on …
If you’re running Windows 7 and you’re having trouble downloading and installing Windows updates, you’re not alone. Microsoft’s official website explains that your computer is most likely protected by a firewall. However, you don’t have to worry about this if you’ve downloaded the Convenience Rollup from Microsoft. The update package will install one by one …
You can manage permissions for individual apps and your account as well. In the Apps and Features section, you can choose which apps can access your file system. Note that not all installed apps will appear here. For example, Windows programs you downloaded or installed will not be part of this list. To manage individual …