Aero Snap is a feature introduced in Windows 7 that lets users position and resize desktop windows by dragging them to the edges of the screen or double-clicking their title bars. But sometimes Aero Snap is more of a pain than a convenience, and some users may want to fully control the size and position of their desktop windows themselves, without the well-intentioned but often incorrect “help” from Windows. Thankfully, you can disable Aero Snap in Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 with a quick trip to the Control Panel. Here’s how to do it.
How to Shut Down and Reboot Remote PCs via the Command Prompt
Microsoft Remote Desktop gives a user virtually all of the power and capabilities in a remote session that they would enjoy if sitting in front of the remote computer directly, with one notable exception: shutdowns and reboots. Here’s how to use Command Prompt and the shutdown command to easily shut down and reboot remote PCs.
How and Why to Change the Built-in Administrator Account Name in Windows
All modern versions of Windows include a built-in Administrator account with unparalleled access to your PC. Although these accounts are disabled by default, they represent a potential security risk because hackers and malware know their default name. But if you change the name of your built-in Administrator account, you can slightly increase your PC’s security. Here’s how to do it.
How to Configure an App to Always Run as Administrator in Windows
User Account Control in Windows limits the ability of applications to access critical parts of Windows without administrator privileges. Users can always set an app to run as administrator as needed, but for those who frequently run apps that require this setting, here’s how to always have an app run as administrator by default.
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How to Disable HomeGroup in Windows 7 and 8
Windows HomeGroup is a feature in Windows 7 and 8 that lets consumers and small businesses easily set up ad hoc networks to share documents and media between computers. But if you don’t want to use HomeGroup, the feature merely takes up space and resources. Here’s how to disable HomeGroup with a quick trip to the Windows Services utility.
How to Prevent Windows from Automatically Reducing System Volume
Users running media software on recent versions of Windows may have encountered a strange occurrence: the volume of their media apps is automatically lowered when they run certain games or programs, like Skype. Here’s why this happens and how you can stop it.
2013 Mac Pro Now Supports Only Windows 8 via Boot Camp
Apple’s latest Mac Pro is a powerful workstation, but if you want to run Windows via Boot Camp you’ll be forced to use the controversial Windows 8. Apple is dropping official Boot Camp support on the 2013 Mac Pro for all versions of Windows older than Windows 8, including the popular Windows 7.
How to Disable the Recycle Bin in Windows
The Windows Recycle Bin has been keeping tabs on users’ deleted files for more than 18 years, but some users may prefer that their files get deleted immediately, or can’t afford the extra drive space that Recycle Bin requires. We’ll show you how to both rein in and disable the Recycle Bin entirely.
Microsoft Starts Planning for the End of Windows 7 Support
Most PC users are focused on the end of support for Windows XP, set for April 2014. But Microsoft has started to plan for the death of Windows 7, and those looking to choose their long-term operating system should be aware of some important dates.
How to Paste Plain Text by Default in Microsoft Word 2013
By default, Microsoft Word helpfully keeps the source formatting of copied information when you paste it into a document, but this is not always what users want. Here’s how to configure Word 2013 to only paste the plain text, and leave the extra styles and formatting at home.