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Quick Tip: A Windows Vista Power Button that actually Turns off your PC

A very simple concept that makes us ask a question, Why Microsoft set the default to turn to sleep instead of shutting down? Here's how: 1. Open the Run Window. If you can't see the option in your start menu, just press Windows Key+R . 2. Type cmd and press enter > enter powercfg.cpl,1 without spaces, Scroll-down and find the option " Startmenu power button " and Finally, change the options to Shut down as shown in the picture above. Easy? Enjoy! Quick Tips: How to Open/Load .ISO Files in Windows Vista/XP Secure logon for Windows XP and Vista Hide your computer in the Network Partitioning your Drive in Windows XP without destroying your files

WinBubble Tip: Adding Device Manager to Right-Click Menu in Windows Vista

Recently, I published a Quick Tip in accessing the Device Manager directly . After a few moments of thinking. Why not put it in my Context Menu (Right-Click Menu)? Using WinBubble you can Add the Device Manager to My Computer, Desktop, All files, folders, or even in Network Icon Context Menu! Download and open WinBubble , go to Miscellaneous Tab, Click the Computer Button and input these values: Name: Device Manager or any Command: mmc.exe C:\Windows\System32\devmgmt.msc That's it. :) Recent News : WinBubble now supports this feature!!! you can easily add this to your Computer Icon Right-Click Menu by simply Choosing the option and press "Alt-A". That's it! Enjoy!!! More WinBubble Tips: WinBubble: Hide Any Drives from Computer Window in Windows Vista/XP WinBubble: Enable/Disable Changing of Wallpapers Registry Editor Tip: Change the Open Folder Icon, Helps in Finding Any Registry Keys and Values Disable Auto Play...

WinBubble, WinSupersite Software Pick of the Week

"If you're looking for a TweakUI replacement for Windows Vista, there are several contenders, but the one that's closest in spirit and functionality is, I believe, WinBubble, a freeware application by Lawrence Albert" - Paul Thurrott Software pick of the week: WinBubble Paul Thurrott is one of the few authors, famous Tech writers that I always respect and look upon. He is the host of Windows Weekly at TWiT.TV with Leo Laporte, which attracts over 80,000 downloads for each episode. I never thought Paul Thurrott and Woody Leohnard will choose my software as TWEAKUI REPLACEMENT FOR VISTA . A Dream Come True... Three Stars in the Sun “ My favorite Vista tweaker is a very unassuming, free little program from Lawrence Albert called WinBubble… it sure beats the daylights out of editing the Registry by hand. And the results will perk up your day. Guaranteed. ”  - Woody Leonhard , Windows Secrets Newsletter "it's hard to find so...

Quick Tip: Create a shortcut and Go directly to Device Manager

The Device Manager is one of Microsoft most useful diagnostic tools. It provides a graphical representation of hardware that is connected or attached on the computer. Also, It lets you see which resources is associated with that hardware.   How to access it directly? Go to Start Menu Search or Run window and type devmgmt.msc To create a shortcut, Right-Click to any blank spaces on the desktop > Choose New > Shortcut and enter the following path: c:\windows\system32\devmgmt.msc Change the location ( c:\Windows ) if Windows folder is located in a different path. Enjoy!!! More Articles: Registry Hack! How to Launch Applications using the Middle Mouse Button NEW Shutdown, Restart, Lock, Sleep Or Hibernate your Computer using the Middle Mouse Button NEW Eject your CD/DVD using a Keyboard Shortcut How To Activate Flip 3d using the Middle Mouse Button / Scroll Wheel Button How To Turn Off Aero using the Middle Mouse Button ...

Quick Tip: Opening Network Connections Window easily

Despite Microsoft is making networking much easier in Windows Vista, they made it very difficult to open your network connections list or Window. Here's a quick solution... In the Start Menu Search or Run window, type ncpa.cpl and press ENTER. To put a shortcut of Network Connection window on desktop, create a folder called Network Connections.{7007ACC7-3202-11D1-AAD2-00805FC1270E} Simple isn't it? :) Easy? Enjoy!!!   More Articles: Quicktip: How to prolong your Laptop Battery How to Share Internet Connection in Ad hoc Network Kill 'em All: Close Multiple Programs at the Same Time iUnlockThis! YouTube Hack Branding your Windows Vista Computer Enable the Two Hidden Aurora's in Windows Vista Turn Off Aero using a Keyboard Shortcut

RegDevelop RAD Tool Plans

This is my licensing plans to my software(s) one to three years from now. Well, As far as I know. At first, I don’t know what can I see about myself five years from now. But as I learned each sides (Close Source and Open Source Idealism). I think, there is a reason why we need some applications to be Close Source and other applications to be an Open Source Software. They both have disadvantage and advantage. The truth is, 18 months ago I have not seen any Open Source Code before. Why? I’m happy with my job as a Control Engineer and writing applications in my spare time offline. As I go along learning all the stuff in the Internet. I have seen different cultures and sides. If you ask me to choose which path I must take. It depends on which users I will work for… Linux, Mac or Windows? It doesn’t matter Hybrid - Open Source, Closed Source or Open Source Any doesn’t matter. So, It means you can create a software for Linux? Maybe, If the...

Greetings, Reminders Or Any Message Before Entering Windows Vista

  This is very useful especially to all the people that always forget many little things in their everyday life. I'm one of them! A little Registry input will help. It let's you put some Greetings or Any Messages before entering the Welcome Screen which is fun if your family is using a common PC. Here's the Guide! 1. Open or Run Regedit.exe (Registry Editor)   as administrator How? Type Regedit in Start Menu Search. Press CTRL-SHIFT+Enter or simply Right-Click and Run as administrator 2. Go to the Path below: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System 3. Find these strings: legalnoticecaption legalnoticetext Double-Click Any of them and write any Greetings, Reminders or Any Messages. To restore, just remove your messages. Easy? In the Future Release of WinBubble , this feature will be added. :) Enjoy!!! More Articles: Registry Editor Tip: Change the Open Folder Icon, Helps in Fi...

How to Hide or Disable a User Account at the Welcome Screen in Windows Vista/XP (Local and Remote Users)

If you have several accounts in one computer and you want to de-activate or hide one of them at Welcome/Initial Screen in Windows Vista. Here's a complete guide for you. The Easy Way , De-activate or Disable the Account. Net user USERNAME /Active: no If you want to Enable it again later Net user USERNAME /Active: yes How about if the user account has a password? Click here for the guide. Note: Don't forget to Run cmd.exe or command prompt as Administrator or else you will get "access is denied" Using the Registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList Simply create a new DWORD value that matches the username 0 - Hides the user just from the welcome screen 1 - The user is shown (Remote and Local) or simply delete the registry key In Windows Vista, If SpecialAccounts\UserList doesn't exist. Please create it first. This ONLY HIDES the user from the screen. In Windows XP, You can still login by pressi...

Registry Editor Tip: Change the Open Folder Icon, Helps in Finding Any Registry Keys and Values

It's now easy to search and navigate your Registry and Windows Explorer. Just change and use a different Open folder icon. How? Download and Open WinBubble > Go to Icon Tab > Click the " Open Folder " Button The New Icon Explorer will open and it will let you select and load DLL's that has a high-resolution icon. That's it... Enjoy! More Articles: NEW Customize your Folder Icons to Enhance Windows Vista Experience NEW [Vista] Easily Change Hard Disk Icons NEW [Vista] Adding Internet Explorer Icon, Network, Control Panel, Username and Public Folder to Desktop Unlock Me! Pinning your icons in the start menu Shortcut Arrow Icon Customizations Unlocking WinBubble Part 8 -Customizing Windows Vista Icons easily Windows Vista Unlocks WinBubble: Hide Any Drives from Computer Window in Windows Vista/XP Enable/Disable Changing of Wallpapers