Windows 7: Everybody knows that you can right-click any application to launch it as administrator, but what you might not know is there’s an even quicker way you can trigger administrator mode. More
Microsoft has opened up a beta test of Windows 7 SP1 , but only if you’re willing to sign on as an IT manager or professional. It’s not all that different from Microsoft’s normal course of action—corporate and IT go first, then consumers—but it’s actually a bit more open than normal, not requiring a TechNet subscription or the like. Microsoft goes out of its way to warn consumers off downloading the beta, as it “does not provide new end-user features.” At best, there might be some Wi-Fi and Bluetooth improvements, and maybe Bluetooth 3.0 inside, but if you’re really, truly eager to try out the service pack, before the anticipated public release later this month, you know where to look
Windows only: Bootloader tweaking utility EasyBCD makes dual booting between Windows, Linux, and even OS X an easy task, and the latest version updates with support for Windows 7 and newer Ubuntu versions with grub2. More
Sometimes it’s the tiniest things that can bug you about a user interface like the color of your taskbar changing as your wallpaper cycles. This simple but clever hack will keep your Aero transparency on but your taskbar colors consistent
Windows 7 only: 7LogonChanger browses and sets selected Flickr and Picasa photos as your wallpaper or Windows 7 login screen easily. More
It’s frustrating that Media Center only displays seven television channels in the program guide at a time, especially if it’s part of a home theater setup.
Windows 7′s useful taskbar is great, but if you don’t like waiting for the thumbnails to show up when you hover your mouse over it a taskbar item, a simple registry hack will speed things up. More
Windows 7′s useful taskbar is great, but if you don’t like waiting for the thumbnails to show up when you hover your mouse over it a taskbar item, a simple registry hack will speed things up. More
If you’re planning on buying or upgrading more than one Microsoft product in a year’s time, consider a TechNet Standard subscription. For $200, you get, essentially, 100 installations of Windows, Office, and other Microsoft apps
Windows only: Preme is a Windows 7 shortcut utility that adds new and unique keyboard and mouse shortcuts, including a handful of useful ways to interact with windows using your mouse’s scroll wheel. More
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