How to Install Third-Party Themes in Windows 7 with Universal Theme Patcher
by Haris on July 23, 2011
in Tips and Tricks, Windows
Microsoft offer tons of Windows 7 themes and you can download and use those Windows themes for free. However, Microsoft doesn’t allow third-party themes to make major changes to your OS.
You can still manage to do so, by tweaking and patching some system files i.e uxtheme.dll, themeui.dll, themeservice.dll. Universal Theme Patcher is a free utility which patches these 3 files so you can download custom Windows 7 themes and use them on your computer.
How to Enable Windows 8 Aero Auto-Colourization
by Haris on April 24, 2011
in Tips and Tricks, Windows
Windows 8 is making waves these days on the Internet with new leaked content every few days. We have already seen a full leak of Windows 8 build 7850 ISO, but now some more feature details are also available.
Windows 8 aero auto-colourization feature were been talked about for a while, but now we finally have something to see with screenshots and how to enable the aurora effect with the auto-colourization feature in Windows 8 Aero theme.
Kung Fu Panda 2 Theme for Windows 7
Kung Fu Panda 2 is the sequel to the 2008 animated movie, Kung Fu Panda. Microsoft has released a Windows 7 theme based on Kung Fu Panda 2 for all the fans of this superhit animated movie.
This Kung Fu Panda 2 theme for Windows 7 comes with 9 high-quality wallpapers. These wallpapers feature the characters from Kung Fu Panda 2.
How to Change User Account Picture Tile in Windows 8
by Haris on April 21, 2011
in Tips and Tricks, Windows
Windows 8 is going to feature Metro UI throughout the operating system. The first leaked Windows 8 (build 7850) doesn’t reveal much about that, but there are definitely some signs of the Metro UI showing up in future builds.
One such ‘sign’ can be found when changing your Windows 8 user account picture tile from under ‘My Look” settings. The description on that window says – “Choose from available tiles: The picture you choose will appear on your taskbar and represent you throughout Windows.” See the word, ’tiles’ there!
How to Enable/Disable Hybrid Boot in Windows 8 for Faster Startup Time
by Haris on April 21, 2011
in Tips and Tricks, Windows
Recently, another feature of Windows 8 was discovered called as “Hybrid Boot”. It allows you to reduce startup times after shutting down your computer.
The shutdown and startup times have significantly improved even in Windows 8 Milestone 1 (build 7850). If Hybrid Boot is enabled, restart behaviour of your computer remains un-affected.
Windows 8 Tweaker: Unlock Hidden Features in Windows 8
by Haris on April 21, 2011
in Freewares, Tips and Tricks, Windows
Windows 8 (build 7850) Milestone 1 is basically Windows 7 with some new additions and features that Microsoft has been working under the hood. But they are kinda locked up, and not visible in any menu. They can be only dug up deep in Windows 8 files and registry.
Windows 8 Tweaker is a free utility that allows users to unlock hidden features/programs in Windows 8 (build 7850). Hidden Windows 8 features like enabling modern task manager, enable webcam app, Windows 8 PDF reader, Windows 8 Ribbon UI etc.
Install Windows 8 on USB Drive with Portable Workspace Feature
by Haris on April 19, 2011
in Tips and Tricks, Windows
Windows 8 leaks have helped us discover so many new features that will be releasing with Windows 8 Enterprise/Ultimate. We still believe that these early-developmental leaks of Windows 8 might have features that may not actually make it to the final version, but still, every new feature is worth checking out!
Microsoft will make sure Windows 8 supports a range of other devices other than just tablets, PCs. Windows 8 installation will not just be limited to Hard Disks, but can now also be installed on USB drives. Widows 8 will allow you to install Windows on USB drive, bootable.
Windows 8 Video Demo of User Logon
Windows 8 is rumoured to have the new Metro interface, but it wasn’t confirmed until now when we actually have a video surfacing on the web of Windows 8 user logon screen that features the new Metro UI.
Windows 8 Build 7955 features the first Metro UI elements in the user logon screen of Windows 8. Microsoft did their best to keep the Windows 8 development tight, but oh well, it is still out on the web and Windows 8 Build 7850 is also available for download now.
Activate Windows 8 Build 7850 with KMS Activator
by Haris on April 17, 2011
in Tips and Tricks, Windows
The first tool to activate Windows 8 and bypass Windows 8 activation has finally been released. We thought it would take some time for “crackers” and developers to come out with such tool, but oh well, KMS Activator is already available for download.
Here is a complete guide on how to activate Windows 8, remove Timebomb trial limit and bypass Windows 8 activation so that you can try out the first milestone of Windows 8 build 7850 for a longer period.
