Automatic Location Based Default Printer Switching

One of the most useful features of Windows 7 for business laptop users is automatic default printer switching based on location. In past versions of Windows it was only possible to have one default printer. In Window 7, you can set default printers based on location.

Batch File Rename With Windows PowerShell

Windows PowerShell, which is included in Windows starting with Vista and 2008 Server and available for XP, provides the raw tools to allow you to perform batch file renames. The trick is to pipe the output of one command into another command allowing you to connect the functionality to produce a useful outcome.

Bypass Open With Lookup Web Service

When opening up a file in windows that does not already have a registered file association you are prompted if you would like to specify what file to use to open the file or if you would like to use a web service. The web service is a great idea for the average computer user but for advanced users, you likely already know what you want to open the file with.

Calibrate Your Display

Windows 7 includes a new tool to help you calibrate the correct gamma, contrast, brightness and color settings for your specific display.

Create An Account Lockout Policy

Creating an Account Lockout Policy will protect your account by limiting the number of time a remote application or attacker can try to guess your password. This works by automatically locking out your account after a designated number of incorrect passwords were entered.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Share Your Screen With SharedView

Microsoft SharedView is a free utility that allows you to share your desktop, applications and documents with up to 15 people online at a time. It is perfect to hold a small meeting or to show a family member how to do something. Best of all it works well through firewalls and routers so you don’t have to worry about connection issues.


Getting Microsoft SharedView up and running requires a Microsoft Live ID, broadband connection and a short download.

Click here to download SharedView

Once downloaded and installed just start up the utility from the start menu and sign in. Then click Start a new session and send your participants the link and details provided. Finally,click the Start button to start your meeting/event.

After the meeting has started you need to share something for your participants to view.  Click the Share button on the top of the screen and select the app you want to share.  You can also select your entire desktop on the bottom of the list.


Once selected click the Start button to begin sharing.


Read more on the Microsoft SharedView site

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Enable Legacy Windows Help File Support (.hlp file)

Microsoft removed the legacy Windows Help .hlp file viewer, winhlp32.exe, from Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. Dating back to Windows 3.1, Microsoft says the Windows Help components have not been updated in years and no longer meets internal standards.  If you have an older application that still uses .hlp files and must be able to view .hlp files Microsoft has released an add-on that will restore the viewer.

Simply download and install the Windows Help viewer and the classic help functionality will be restored.

Download Windows Help (WinHlp32.exe)