How to Reinstall Windows without Having to Reactivate

Every time you format and reinstall your PC, you have to activate Windows again, which can sometimes be a pain once you’ve done it too many times. Here’s how to backup and then restore the activation status. Note: we aren’t going to cover how to reinstall Windows, since you should know how to do that [...]

How To Change Windows 7 Logon Screen Easily [Without Using Hacks & Tools]

Finally Microsoft has incorporated a new feature in the latest build of Windows 7 which supports the end user to change the logon screen background without using any hacks or third-party tools. In previous version of Windows, user had to use third-parry tools like Tune-Up-Utilities to change the logon screen background easily. Windows 7 now [...]

How to Modify the Icon of an .exe File

Let’s face it: some applications just have really ugly icons. We can do something about that and change the ugly icons into something more pleasing and amp up your geek skills at the same time. Here’s how. Editor’s Note: You should make sure to backup the application .exe file before you modify the icon, just [...]

Easy Windows 8 Interface Toggling, Windows 8 God Mode, and Tweaking the Task Manager in Windows 7

We’re taking a look at an easy way to switch between the desktop and Metro UI in Windows 8, enabling God Mode in Windows 8, and changing the color scheme in the Windows 7 Task Manager. Easily Switch between Windows 8′s Metro UI and Desktop View Windows 8 interface tip: If you click on the [...]

Add Spell Checking to Internet Explorer 9

You may not think that a spell-checker is useful in a browser, but if you use a lot of forms online (for comments, forums, etc.), and you use Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), you may want to install Speckie. Speckie is a free, add-on for IE9 that provides a real-time spell-checker that looks just like the [...]