If so, well there is an answer! Luckily, Microsoft is not crazy enough to completely cut out the old interface in Windows 7. On a side note, though, Windows 8/10 has a drastically different look and it’s not so easy to get the classic look there, but that’s another story. Windows 7 Classic Theme In Windows 7 you can revert back to the classic Windows look easily. In order to do this, go to your Desktop, right click and choose Personalize....
The process of adding a Windows 8 machine to a Windows 7 homegroup is pretty easy. First, open the Charms bar by pressing Windows Key + C or hovering the mouse over the top-right corner of the screen. Then click on Settings. Next, click on Change PC Settings at the very bottom. Now go ahead and click on HomeGroup in the left-hand pane: Now make sure that at least one Windows 7 computer is turned on that is joined to the homegroup....
If you have a collection of photos uploaded over the years, depending on when you first joined the platform, Facebook lets you move photos into photo albums to organize them. You can then share them with your family and friends, and preserve memories. We’re going to show you how to move photos around on Facebook so you can organize your collection to make it easier for you to manage, retrieve and share your collection....
Yes, turning it off and then on again is the quickest thing to try, but you probably already did that. Here are the best fixes for a slow right-click menu: What Causes the Slow Right Click Menu on Windows 10? It seems like a simple thing. The context menu is just a brief list of commands, so what could slow it down? It’s usually just one thing. Each time the context menu opens, it has to hook into all the commands that it lists....
With Windows 10, the procedure has changed quite a bit and this article will show you how to do the same thing, just with the new steps. Basically, you create a new local user account on your Windows 10 machine and set which app you want the user to be able to run. The apps can only be Universal Windows Store apps, which is a bit limiting. There is a way to add more than one app and to use traditional Windows apps (EXE programs), but you have to use the far more advanced and complicated Windows Configuration Designer....
I had no clue what that meant, even though changing the permissions fixed the problem. I’ve now realized Linux permissions aren’t all that complicated, you just have to understand the system. In this article, I’ll talk about Linux permissions on a high-level and show you how to use the chmod command to change permissions for files and folders. Linux Permissions & Levels In Linux, there are basically three permissions that you will normally have to worry about: read, write and execute....
Virtual machines are useful tools, so in this article, we’ll take a look at what makes them tick and what you need to set one up. Virtual Machines Explained A Virtual Machine, or VM for short, is like a separate computer system inside your system but it doesn’t exist in physical form. A virtual machine exists in a virtual environment and it uses its own virtual devices, resources, and storage....
If you’re switching away from Windows or macOS for the first time, you need a user-friendly Linux distro for beginners. The most challenging aspect of Linux is the fact that it’s a new system for you. So in this article, we’re going to help you find the best Linux distro that can get you started quickly with the least amount of frustration possible. 1. Ubuntu If you’re coming from Windows, Ubuntu is the best place to start....
Let’s look at a list of data recovery software. That way, you can decide which one is best for you. Recuva With this program, recovering deleted files can be a piece of cake. You can use Recuva for manual and wizard-driven scanning or letting the context menu lead the way. It features superior file recovery, advanced deep scanning, and more! It caters to all sorts of users. If you want to recover missing data whether on FAT and NTFS systems, you’re in....
Depending on the security measures you have set up, resetting your WhatsApp PIN is relatively pain-free. In this article, we’ll cover what to do if you forget your WhatsApp password. Reset WhatsApp Two-Step Verification PIN Two-step verification is one of the new features that WhatsApp has added to improve user security. This is a welcome feature for any social networking app as it helps to reduce the chance that another user will steal your identity....
There are many reasons Google Calendar may not sync on your devices. Maybe your phone doesn’t have enough space to store new calendar details. Or maybe you or someone else has disabled the sync feature. We’ll show how to fix these common issues with Google Calendar not syncing. Make Sure The Calendar Is Enabled If you don’t see newer events on your calendar, it may be you’ve selected the wrong calendar from the list....
The freezing problem is a complicated one. Any issue can cause Windows to freeze, and it can be incredibly frustrating when you don’t get an error message to help you understand why it’s happening. That said, you can prevent the majority of Windows 10 freezes through regular maintenance. You don’t need any technical know-how. We’ll guide you through nine troubleshooting tasks, using solutions that have always worked for us....
One common reason Defender stops working is that you’re using a third-party antivirus program. Other causes include corrupt system files, an obsolete Windows version, and more. We’ll walk you through the steps to get Defender working on your computer. Note: Generally, using more than one full antivirus app isn’t a good idea (and most won’t work right if you try). However, you can use some antimalware apps (such as Malwarebytes) along with Windows Defender to shore up your defenses....
Usually it’s fast and convenient, but some users are finding that when they try to summon the usually trusty Game Bar, nothing happens. Alternatively, the Game Bar does appear as expected, but some of its functionality isn’t working. What can you do? Quite a few things, actually. 1. Check That the Game Bar Is Enabled Even if your Game Bar was working just fine before, a Windows update or some other background system change may have disabled it....
Modern discs quite often have copy protection built in but there is one software program which is often quite good at bypassing that protection and delivers a high quality HD copy of your movie or TV show. That app is called MakeMKV. It is free for DVD discs but for Blu-Rays, you have to pay for an activation key after a 30 day trial period. Ripping Your Discs With MakeMKV MakeMKV – as the name implies – generates a MKV file of your disc....
With the right remote connections manager, you can log into a computer remotely rather than in-person. This unique tool can help you fix your client’s issues fast so that both of you can spend more time on higher-priority tasks. What Is a Remote Desktop Connection Manager? Most enterprises and businesses whose work centers on computers require Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions daily. These manual sessions require repeatedly entering your credentials, which can be tiresome especially if you perform remote troubleshooting frequently....
In this article, we’re going to look at the most common issues that prevent your SIM card from working properly. We’ll teach you all the troubleshooting steps you need to take to get your SIM card working on your iPhone or Android phone. Basic Troubleshooting The SIM card is a piece of plastic that you get from your mobile network service provider, like T-Mobile. Without it, your cell phone can’t make any calls or send and receive data....
In this article, we’ll share 4 ways you can fix error code 905 and download apps as you please. What Causes the Google Play Store Error Code 905 The root cause for Error 905 is largely unknown. The error is likely linked to random software glitches, Google account issues, or corrupted cache files. It’s also thought to be related to glitches arising during Google Play Store updates. With that out of the way, let’s move on to the possible fixes....
So how can you create an easy-to-follow and clear demonstration to help your target market understand how to use your product, solve a problem, or make their life easier? Below are seven great tools for creating your own video tutorials. Screen Capture Software Screen capture software is a tool that will record your computer screen. Use it to create a video tutorial walk-through of how a product or process works....
Few things are more annoying than when my headphones stop working in the middle of a song. However, over time, I’ve learned to figure out some quick fixes and other advanced solutions to some of the troubleshooting issues I’ve had with my pair. This post lists some of the tried and tested things you can do when you find your headphones not working in Windows. Also, feel free to check out our YouTube channel and watch the short video we created that goes over most of the items in this article....
