windows customization

Removing Microsoft Edge from your PC isn't just a pesky task; it's a quest that feels akin to battling a stubborn digital dragon. In an age where we cherish freedom of choice—especially when it comes to browsing the internet—it's not unusual for users to feel constricted by Edge's omnipresence...

In a world where screens can feel like an intimidating maze, especially for seniors, setting up a computer with a user-friendly approach is essential. Today we'll explore how to tweak those pesky settings and customize a Windows computer, turning it from a complex gadget into a welcoming digital...

What is Windhawk? Windhawk provides a platform for users to customize their Windows environment seamlessly. By leveraging the power of community-driven modifications, it opens up a world of possibilities for personalization. Imagine being able to adjust UI elements, ditch unwanted features, or...

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...

Introduction Stardock has officially released Start11 v2, a significant update to its popular Start menu replacement, now featuring native support for ARM64 devices. This upgrade is particularly welcome news for users of Windows 11 on ARM devices, who have long been navigating the limitations of...

Windows shortcuts are an indispensable part of the user experience, allowing quick access to frequently used files and applications. However, the small arrow that overlays these icons can be visually unappealing for many users. In this article, we will detail methods to remove these arrows...

Is it possible to associate a file type with an icon without associating the file type with a program? If so, how? If not, why not? Reason I ask is, I used to use a program for a certain file type but I no longer use it. Instead I use an online program. The file type therefore appears blank...

Basically what the title says. I often find when I go to click a program on the taskbar, if I hold it down too long and drag up it brings up the right click options, the first of which is close. So if I hold onto the mouse button for too long and drag up and let go on close it closes the program...

Hello all, This year I'm glad to introduce a new Animated Christmas Trees for Desktop and other Christmas gadgets. Raise up a Christmas mood! Video preview: Home page: http://get-xmas.com/ (50 Christmas trees and other Christmas gadgets) Click on image to download the tree...

Here is good news for everyone who loved and missed the Desktop Gadgets in Windows 8. Gadgets Revived, yet another alternative (and probably the best one) of Sidebar, is a very cool sidebar gadgets package with ALL original features like control panel items, Windows Search items and gadgets...

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...

What I am wanting to do is when I right click on a file have an option to run a command. for example: -filebot -rename "filename" This command would execute if I clicked on the option in the right click menu

There are MANY Threads around the Internet, how to change Icons: Change shortcut icons, change folder icons, change windows icons (for a specific file like jpg). But what I want to change, is a icon of a .exe. Strange, that I can't find anything about that. Everyone is explaining about...

Hey guys really didn't know were to post this, But after days of looking for a fast and pretty way to shutdown,restart,sleep and lock my computer in windows 8 i came up with this solution I have created very simple batch files with commands to shutdown,restart,lock,sleep that are simple to...

Hello! i want to add custom folder and location to the "Save As..." windows, is there any way to do it? i've added a screeen shot to show what i mean. i want to add folder to red marked area. thanks! Yirmi.

For those (of us) that want to stay on the old familiar Desktop when using Win-8, having the charms bar pop up when we touch the right corners of the screen, is just not acceptable. Here's a fix that removes that activity. 1. Open Registry Editor (press Win+R, type regedit.exe in Run dialog...

Hello. I know basically how to create custom folder icons by right clicking on a folder to "properties" and "customize" "change icon" by using ico formated icons in Windows 7 64bit; but how do you keep the custom folder icons from disappearing when you move them to another computer? I did find a...

does anyone here know how to set a default folder size, so that every window opened will display my folders the same size? i like the bigger folders and would like to set it for the entire system, instead of having to continually reset it every time i open a new folder. thanks!

Hi everyone.. I know that when I customize a folder icon, a desktop.ini file will be created inside that folder, but if I assign a picture of that folder in (folder pictures panel) where are these data saved? Because when I put this folder in another PC the picture is missing, and goes to...

Hello people! GeekTech here, and i want to show you how to change your windows 7 theme, to windows Xp!, watch this video : Things you need to add the theme: http://download948.mediafire.com/zpa8ch7v7reg/arhq03thy304901/Windows+XP+theme+for+win+7r.zip