Download Microsoft Expression Design June 2012 Preview

 
Microsoft made available for download the Microsoft Expression Design June 2012 Preview, which comes along with new features, bug fixes, and a series of stability enhancements for the previous release.

My Computer takes a long time to load the desktop

Problem:
When I turn on my computer and log in, my computer takes a long time to load the desktop and system tray icons.How do i get rid of it? And fix the the desktop problem?
Solution:

[FUN] How To Fix Any Computer?

Today I came across a funny picture while surfing net . The funny picture is on how to fix any OS (Windows, Apple and Linux) based on the troubleshooting problems experienced by users across the globe.

Download Comice OS 4: The Mac-Looking Linux

Comice is the french word for Pear. I don’t believe that this is a new distro, just Pear renamed into Comice. Pear OS is a Mac OS X looking Ubuntu-based operating system introduced last year. Currently Comice OS 4 is distributed only as a 64-bit ISO image burnable on a DVD media or USB flash drive. Comice OS is a beautiful, useful & simple Linux distribution.  Comice OS 4 comes with Gnome 3 Interface.

How to Create a New Folder using Windows Keyboard Shortcut Keys

Usually we create new folder in windows by right clicking and then going to New –> Folder. But how to create a new folder using keyboard shortcuts?
Hold down Alt key + F, then let go of the Alt key and press W + F. This will create new folder.

StandaloneStack – Add Mac-Like Dock To Windows 7 Taskbar

 

Windows 7 users can now add Mac style Dock setting using StandaloneStack.Standalone Stack is a freeware that can launch any folder in Mac-style popup icon stacks that appear when you click on a shortcut and fade out when you move or click away. Supports two styles of icons: “grid” and “fan”.
Always try to make your Windows as unique as possible.

Download Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) Beta 1

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS is super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktops, netbooks and servers around the world. Ubuntu does everything you need it to. It’ll work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras and MP3 players. And it comes with thousands of free apps.
The name “Precise Pangolin” was announced by Shuttleworth on 5 October 2011.

Download Fedora 17 Live Installation CD

The Latest version of most popular Red Hat sponsored Linux distro, Fedora 17 was released.Fedora 17 includes support for hardware-accelerated 2D graphics, encryption and hardware cursor. The goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux community to build a complete, general purpose operating system exclusively from free software.

System Tweaks

Disable System Restore

You can gain a lot of drive space by disabling System Restore. (You should already have a backup regimen in place before you do this.) In Vista, right-click My Computer, select Advanced system settings, click the System Protection tab, and uncheck any drives. In XP, right-click My Computer, then under System Tasks, click on "View system information." Click on the System Restore tab and click the box next to "Turn off System Restore on all drives" to disable it.

Configure Windows Update

View All Text of a Folder Fast With Depeche View

View and search all text files of a directory in one window as fast as possible. Search a phrase just by clicking on it. Copy text, and create bookmarks with the same ease. If you have to read through many small ASCII text files, e.g. source code, this tool allows text

Microsoft Office 2007

View Documents as Drafts

One thing that annoys us about Word 2007 is that it doesn't automatically let you open a document in Draft view (which was the Normal view in earlier versions of Word). To enable this, click the Office button > Word Options > Advanced > General. Then click the box next to "Allow opening a document in Draft View."

Display Formatting Marks

Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows Vista and XP and Microsoft Office

Windows Key+E

The best part about shortcut keys is letting your keyboard do half the work. This is a perfect example: This shortcut allows you to open Windows Explorer with one quick keystroke.

Windows Key+M

Wireless Home Networking

Fix Connectivity Issues

It sounds crazy, but 95 percent of all Internet connectivity problems can be solved by power-cycling both the router and the modem. Turn them both off, and then turn the modem back on first. Once its "sync" or signal light comes on, turn on your router.

Use Encryption

You've probably heard this before, but it bears repeating: Always enable your router's wireless security! Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is the oldest (and weakest) form of security; the newer (and stronger) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA-2 are the best protection available today for home users.

How to make a computer faster: 6 ways to speed up your PC

By following a few simple guidelines, you can maintain your computer, help increase your PC speed, and help keep it running smoothly. This article discusses how to use the tools available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP Service Pack 3 to help make your computer faster, maintain your computer efficiently, and help safeguard your privacy when you're online.

Note: Some of the tools mentioned in this article require you to be logged on as an administrator. If you aren't logged on as an administrator, you can only change settings that apply to your user account.

1. Remove spyware, and help protect your computer from viruses