The heading says it all. In this scenario, the computer is not connected to the authenticated Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) that it previously inhabited. Instead, the computer is connected to an isolated network. If have this issue, there is an easy fix for Windows 7 machines. Check it here: A computer that is connected … Continue reading A computer that is connected to an IEEE 802.1X authenticated network does not connect to the correct network after you resume it from Hibernate mode or Sleep mode →

Windows 7 has updated calculator and who knew? Once my friend showed nice place to calculate unit conversions on the Internet. I told him why bother. Open up Windows 7 Calculator and do your calculations. He scoffed and didn’t believe it. Later I saw him checking out new Calculator features by himself. Now you can … Continue reading Windows 7 Calculator: Features you never explored..Mortgage payments, Unit Conversion, programmers calculator, Oh! My! →

I like SE-Screensavers and using it every day. Their product description says, Enjoy animated slideshow or 3D photo album, fractals or matrix rain, dancing amoebas or kaleidoscope animation, fly over 3D surfaces, watch clock with calendar or growing forest with snowflakes. SE-ScreenSavers helps you relax and get away from everyday routine. Sample screen saver pictures … Continue reading Usable light-weight eye-candy Screensaver →

On my previous post, I showed how to change the logon screen. Say You found a cool picture for your logon screen. Now It won’t be complete till you have matching User Account Picture. It’s easy to change. Click Start Orb button (or Windows key). Start typing “User Accounts” and select User accounts from the … Continue reading Windows 7: Avatar →

Since Windows 7 beta days, I know I could change the logon screen very easily with registry hacks. See HERE. Now there are easier ways. Our beloved developers made a GUI based Logon screen changer. Since then I change my logon screen whenever I found a cool picture. Get this little utility (HERE) and change … Continue reading Windows 7: Have a pretty cool Logon Screen →

Vista Ultimate had Dream Scene (elite) feature and enjoyed by some. The whole point of dream scene is run a Video as a wallpaper, but not to kill the processor. Now you can enjoy this on any version of Windows 7.  Check out a Sample Dream Scene below. Get the DreamScene enabler here: Windows7-DreamScene-Enable.exe Dream … Continue reading Dream scenes in Windows 7 →

If you haven’t already noticed Windows 7 has the feature to change Wallpapers in specified time from specified folder with your pictures. Check here. Now how about download new Wallpapers automatically from InterfaceLift And/Or WallPaperStock. And rotate the wallpapers automatically just like Windows 7 feature. Interested?? Check out Wallpaper Juggler

I know most companies don’t allow POP3 or IMAP access to/from Internet on the corporate network. So how do you check your personal emails at office? Most friends I know they check their emails in Internet Browser. If you are THAT person, here is a cool tip for you. Add a Outlook folder and set … Continue reading Checking Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, GMail and others in Outlook, no POP3/IMAP required →

Hit Win+ (That is Windows Key and Plus Key) for magnified and start magnifier. Hit Win- to return to normal view. When I first hit Win+ shortcut, it’s Whoa! moment for me. Try it yourself.