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When Microsoft announced the hardware limitations for upgrading to Windows 11 back in 2021, the tech world was abuzz with frustration, confusion, and the inevitable parade of workarounds. Designed to enforce tighter security and performance baselines, these restrictions left older hardware out...

In the world of technology, a toolbox isn’t complete without the capability of virtualization. Virtual machine (VM) software has fundamentally shifted how we interact with operating systems, software testing, application deployment, and more. Whether you’re sci-fi-leveling your personal computer...

In a world increasingly reliant on technology for daily tasks, the flexibility offered by systems like the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) can often can't be overstated. This tool serves as a digital alternative to traditional keyboards, providing users with the ability to type and input text without...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Windows operating systems, navigating settings can often feel like a labyrinth, especially for less technically inclined users. This challenge has spurred the creation of numerous tools and shortcuts aimed at simplifying the user's experience. Recently, the...

The Windows 11 Start menu has faced considerable criticism from users and tech experts alike since its introduction in late 2021. Many have found fault with its design limitations, including the inability to resize it, the mandatory "Recommended" section, and a general lack of customization...

William B submitted a new resource: UltimateBoodCD - The diagnostic/make-ready/fix it "Do-it-All" toolkit for serious technicians Read more about this resource...

Today's Visual Studio Extension is a Must Have for anyone doing presentations, screen casting or sharing. As the Visual Studio Ninja that you are, you know and live by your shortcut keys. But those just don't present well at all and will led to questions or viewer uncertainty. So what do you do...

One of the most major parts of my windows 7 installs is changing the paths of my user folders. I install windows 7 alot and i got a bit sick of having to do that every time... so i decided to fully automate the process! Link Removed This usb portable program starts by asking you to select a...

Link Removed May 1st, 2012: 25% off. Use coupon code: WINDOWS7FORUMS Optimize every aspect of Windows 7 with the System Advisor or manually. Repair corrupt registry entries and defragment the registry. Disable and enable services based on how you are using your computer. Adjust and edit...

Windows Phone has proven to be a popular platform for developing a wide variety of applications. Clint Rutkas joins us on this episode to explain what "Coding4Fun" is, and how they help provide cool tools, apps, and resources to aid people in their development projects. In addition to talking in...

Link RemovedIn this deep dive,*Sean McKenna from Windows Phone*and Greg Hodgal discuss how to program for Windows Phone 7 using the accelerometer. An accelerometer is a sensor that measures acceleration forces such as gravity or the forces caused by moving the sensor. All Windows*Phones have at...