Tiny bytes of tech
If you just got a new Windows 7 PC or upgraded Vista to Windows 7, you should consider creating a System Repair/Recovery Disc as soon as possible. The disc contains recovery tools that can fix problems if something goes wrong with Windows 7.
You can use it to run diagnostics, restore Windows 7, open a command prompt, and more. Definitely worth check out.
So you got Windows 7 now, but don’t like the new Start Menu? Well, in Windows XP and Vista, you could always revert back to the Class Start Menu via the taskbar properties. There is no default way to switch to the Classic Start Menu in Windows 7.
SevenClassisStart is a nifty little utility made for anyone who wants to go back to the class Start Menu. It’s compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Enjoy!
Windows 7 looks great, but it’s still not a simple one click task to customize the logon screen. You can always do this manually by hacking the registry or you can just wait for someone to write a program.
Windows 7 Account Screen Editor is a nifty little tool to quickly set the background of your logon screen to any custom image you have. Also, it will auto-resize pictures that are too large.
Windows 7 now comes with an entire control panel section for troubleshooting! Yes, now you will get some help instead of strange cryptic message like “Data error (Cyclic Redundancy Check)”. Along with the new Control Panel item, they have released a cool eBook to help you understand how to troubleshoot Windows 7.
It goes through power issues, driver issues, BIOS issues, hard drive problems, cabling issues, video cards, sounds cards, network cards and lots more. Definitely get it if you have Windows 7.
clipShow is a nifty little plugin for your new Windows 7 Media Center PC that will let you browse and watch your videos in a slideshow-type format. You can also have it play random video clips at specified time intervals.
Also, it integrates with Windows 7 Home Server and HomeGroup, which means it’ll includes all videos found on any computer in the HomeGroup. Lastly, if organizes all your videos clips in a cool looking timeline regardless of where they are physically stored. Enjoy!
