Windows 7 has a feature called Autoplay where it will perform certain actions when you insert external media in the computer. This could involve opening a CD writing application when you insert a blank CD, or launching a movie player when you insert a DVD movie. It’s meant to be a convenient feature, and it […]
How to Hide or Unhide Desktop Icons in Windows 7
The desktop in Windows 7 is the place where many people save the files that they use the most. it provides a simple visual representation of your importantshortcuts, files, and folders, and you can drag those items around into an organization that makes sense for the way you use your computer. But if your desktop […]
How to Set the Default Browser in Windows 7
Do you prefer to use Firefox or Chrome on your computer, but links that you click keep opening in Internet Explorer? This might be happening because you need to set your default browser in Windows 7. Windows uses a set of default programs whenever you attempt to open a particular file type. Web browsers, however, […]
How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup in Windows 7
You may be wondering how to stop Spotify from opening on startup if the program launches every time you start your computer. Spotify is a great application, and you might use it often. But programs that launch at startup can slow down your system, and it can simply be a hassle to have to wait […]
How to View File Extensions in Windows 7
All of the files on your Windows 7 computer have file extensions that identify the type of file that it is. This allows Windows 7 to know which program to use in order to open that file. But those file extensions are hidden by default, which can be an issue if you have multiple files […]
Netflix Icon for Desktop – How to Create One
You may want a Netflix icon on your desktop if you are looking for a fast, simple way to browse to the video streaming service without opening the browser yourself, and typing the address or clicking a bookmark. Netflix is one of the most popular video streaming services on earth, and there are millions of […]
How to Turn Off Hardware Acceleration in a Bunch of Different Programs
Have you started to experience weird behavior when you are using a program like Firefox, Chrome, Excel, Word or Powerpoint? Sometimes this behavior can be something like a mouse that is lagging, delayed clicks, or features that aren’t working at all, or are taking forever to finish. Many times this is occurring due to a […]
How to Merge Multiple CSV Files and Combine Them Into One Large CSV File
If you work with a lot of data either personally or as part of your job, then you may find yourself in a scenario where you have a lot of CVS files. These files are often created automatically by different reporting systems on websites, or by internal systems at businesses, and the data that they […]
How to Add or Remove the Recycle Bin in Windows 7
One of the best things about working with a Windows 7 computer is the amount of customization that you can do to make your computer as easy to use as possible. Whether you are changing the display settings for your files and folders, or adjusting the picture that you use for your Desktop background, there […]
How to Enable the Menu Bar in Windows 7 Explorer
Some Windows 7 tutorials that you find online will have you make changes to the settings in Windows Explorer before you will be able to achieve your desired goal. Some of the steps in these tutorials will ask you to click a File, Edit, View or Tools link at the top of Windows Explorer. But […]