Windows Vista by default uses large size icons for programs in the ‘Start Menu’ however, many people prefer to have smaller icons, and a less cluttered menu, and we’re often asked by customers to change them, so here’s a quick run down of how to do it for those that like a little DIY! Right […]
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One of the more obscure idiosyncrancies of Windows Vista is its handling of its ‘power off’ options presented by default on the ‘Start Menu’. A newly configured Windows Vista installation has the ‘Power Off’ button set to put the computer in to sleep mode, and looks like the picture below. Whilst this may be fine […]
With Windows Vista it’s very easy to keep track of time zones in different countries using the built in system clock. It’s is possible to add upto two extra clocks to the standard clock, thus allowing you to monitor the time in two extra countries. Click the ‘Start’ button and type time into the search box, when […]
If you’re one of those people who are frequently tinkering with the inner workings of their computers you will probably be fed up with User Account Control continually popping up and asking you for permission to do things. One solution to this is to turn off User Account Control, but this is a security risk and not one we would recommend, […]
One of the features added to the latest versions of Internet Explorer is the search box at the top right hand side of the toolbars. Whilst many people like the convenience of having a quick search facility, many others would rather it wasn’t there. Fortunately removing the toolbar is relatively easy. Click the Windows button, […]
When you first set up your account you are asked to select a picture that will appear alongside your name & most people just choose one of the standard pictures without realising they can use any picture they like, but before we change the picture lets look at why you might want to. The account […]
We all love the ease of ‘point and click’ that a graphical user interface such as Microsoft Windows Vista provides, but for sheer speed it’s very hard to beat using keyboard shortcuts to navigate your way around Windows Vista. Below we have compiled a list of useful shortcuts that should help you to be more […]
Since making it’s first appearance in Windows 95, the Start Menu has become the principle resource for organising and accessing Microsoft Windows files. Whilst many people just use the Start Menu in its native condition, to get the most out of the Start Menu you will need to customise it. Customising the Start Menu style. […]