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Desktop Enhancement

How To Speed Up Windows: Part 2

Posted on August 26, 2013 by cynmackley

More tips for bringing Windows up to speed in part two of our series.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Uncategorized, Windows 8, Windows ExplorerTagged microsoft, windows, windows 7, windows 84 Comments

How Can I Make My Text Larger in AOL Desktop 9.7

Posted on August 7, 2013 by cynmackley

Lynn says the text in AOL Desktop 9.7 is too small. We look at her options for taking care of the issue.

Posted in Desktop EnhancementTagged aol, AOL Desktop 9.7, enlarging text, monitor resolution, Text size5 Comments

How To Enlarge Tool Bar Text Size In Windows 7

Posted on August 1, 2013 by cynmackley

Jeanne says the text on her tool bar is just too darn small and needs advice on how to make it larger.

Posted in Desktop EnhancementTagged enlarge text, windows, windows 7, Windows 7 TextLeave a comment

How To Change Mouse Pointer In Windows 7

Posted on July 27, 2013 by cynmackley

Jeanette wants to know how to change her mouse pointer in Windows 7. We go step-by-step.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Quick TipsTagged Mouse, mouse pointer, windows 7, Windows 7 mouse pointer3 Comments

How To Resize Windows 8 Taskbar

Posted on July 17, 2013 by cynmackley

Hugh wants to re-size the Windows 8 taskbar. We give him the easy steps in this Quick Tip.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Quick Tips, Windows 8Tagged desktop, resize taskbar, windows 8, Windows 8 taskbarLeave a comment

How Can I Change The Color Of Start Menu and Task Bar?

Posted on July 4, 2013 by cynmackley

Patty's Taskbar and Start Menu got switched to a color she hates. We'll explain how to turn it back to a shade she likes in a few simple steps.

Posted in Desktop EnhancementTagged Start Menu color, taskbar color, windows, Windows desktop, Windows personalization2 Comments

Spam From Friends? WHY?!

Posted on June 25, 2013 by cynmackley

Are you getting spam e-mails from friends? The good news is that they're not really from your friends. The better news is that you can stop them in their tracks.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, E-Mail Help, I've Always Wanted To Know..., In The News, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged contacts, e-mails, Friends, spam5 Comments

Why Is The "New Folder" Option Missing?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by cynmackley

Is your "new folder" option missing? Learn how to restore it so you can create folders by right-clicking again.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, File & Disk Management, Windows ExplorerTagged new folder, registry editor, right clickLeave a comment

Why Is The “New Folder” Option Missing?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by cynmackley

Is your "new folder" option missing? Learn how to restore it so you can create folders by right-clicking again.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, File & Disk Management, Windows ExplorerTagged new folder, registry editor, right click3 Comments

Help! My Icons Are Missing!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by cynmackley

Joshua writes: Steve, one of my computers has stopped showing icons. What should be a problem and what should be done. Joshua. Answer: There could be a really simple solution...

Posted in Desktop EnhancementTagged desktop, icons, missing iconsLeave a comment

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