Aero shake is a new feature which has been introduced in Windows 7. The advantage of this feature is that all inactive windows will be automatically minimized upon just shaking on the title bar of any one of the active window.
Follow the steps mentioned below to experience the functioning of this feature
(1) Open Calculator – Type calc in “Search programs and files” box
(2) Open NotePad
(3) Open WordPad
(4) Open Paint
(5) Open Word 2010
In order to perform a Aero shake, go to the title...
If you work with multiple PCs then you should make use of tools with which you can establish connectivity from one PC to another for various purposes. Google Chrome Remote Desktop is one such free tool which allows users to remotely access another computer through the Chrome browser or a Chromebook.
In order to work with Chrome Remote Desktop, you should install it by visiting the website using Chrome browser. The installation process takes less than five minutes. You will view Apps page as...
We have covered several Windows 7 themes previously. Microsoft has introduced two new desktop themes for Windows 7 namely Tropical Fish and Forza Motorsport 4. In this article, I will examine these new themes in detail.
Tropical Fish theme has been captured in vivid close-ups, immersed through coral reefs and backlit by an ocean-filtered sun. The theme brings a fantastic world of tropical colors to your desktop.
Download Tropical Fish theme
Forza Motorsport 4 is the highest rated racing game...
Windows 7 enables you to create a screen saver with your valuable family or vacation photos. In order to create a Screen Saver you should right click on the desktop and select Personalize option. From the window, click Screen Saver option from the bottom right hand side. You will view a dialog as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 – Screen Saver Creation User Interface
Choose Photos from the Screen Saver drop down box and select Settings. Click Browse button and select the location where the...
Migrating to Windows 7 from Windows XP or Windows Vista is not a big task but you have to spend a little time to become familiar with the Graphical User Interface of Windows 7. For instance, if you want to modify the Screen Saver, you should follow the steps listed below
(1) Right click on the desktop and select Personalize. The Personalization window opens up.
(2) Click the Screen Saver option from the bottom portion of the right hand side of the window.
As soon as you click the Screen...
Come October – It’s fun time for Children as it is Halloween on October 31. Halloween is gaining popularity not only in United States but also in other countries especially India. It’s also popular as far as Microsoft is concerned as they have released two new Windows 7 themes based on Halloween such as Ticket to Fear and Trick or Treat themes.
Ticket to Fear theme for Windows 7 open the creaking door to a virtual haunted house. According to Microsoft, these ghastly ghouls are...
Windows 7 ships with several features and new programs. Math Input Panel is a utility bundled with Windows 7 Operating System which enables you to quickly write mathematical equations and formulas.
Math Input Panel can be launched from Start | All Programs | Accessories. You will view an interface as shown below
Figure 1 – Math Input Panel User Interface
You can write maths using your mouse pointer just like what you will do with Microsoft Paint. The panel automatically recognizes your...
Normally, Windows 7 comes with a single desktop. But there will be instances where you need to work in multiple desktop environments. Moo0 MultiDesktop is a very handy tool which helps you to work with four desktops at a time. Each desktop will have its own working environment.
The Moo0 MultiDesktop package is only 2 MB and can be installed within 30 seconds after going through a series of Wizards.
Figure 1 - Moo0 MultiDesktop Installation Process
You will be able to view a small...
Windows Media Player is a robust and powerful player with which you can play media files. However, many third party vendors have developed tools with advanced features. Bino is one such video player which enables you to play stereoscopic 3D video with a wide range of input and output formats. Bino also provide support for multi-display video such as powerwalls, Virtual Reality installations and other multi-Projector setups.
In order to use Bion, you should download and install the tool. The...
Windows 7 ships with a tool called Snipping, which enables you to capture screenshots easily. You can capture a dialog, screen and any other stuff on the Windows desktop in a single click without using any third party tool.
It can be activated from Start | All Programs | Accessories | Snipping Tool. You will view a small user interface as shown below
Figure 1 – Snipping Tool
There are four different ways by which you can capture the screen in Window 7 using Snipping tool. You will know...
