Archive | March, 2010
Show Hidden Windows Explorer Menu Bar in Windows 7

Show Hidden Windows Explorer Menu Bar in Windows 7

Windows Explorer has undergone a lot of changes in Windows 7 and Vista. As part of several changes, Vista or Windows 7 users will not see the menu bar in Windows Explorer because it’s been hidden. You can make the cloaked Windows Explorer menu bar able to be seen by using any one of these [...]

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How To Show The Windows 7 Recycle Bin In Windows Explorer

How To Show The Windows 7 Recycle Bin In Windows Explorer

Some folders, including the Recycle bin and Control Panel are hidden by default in Windows 7 Explorer. To reveal them:

* type ‘folder options’ in the Start menu search box
* check the ’show all folders’ option in the screenshot above
I’m not sure why Microsoft have added this [...]

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Do small businesses need a website?

There are many businesses that simple do not believe in the web as a business tool. A website does not have to sell your products, it can be used simply to let potential customers know you are there. For small businesses particularly those that rely on a local customer base this can be an invaluable [...]

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Microsoft Security Essentials

I’ve used several commercial AV programs (e.g. ESET NOD32, Symantec, McAfee) and most of the free AV programs (e.g. AVG, Avast, Avira, MalwareBytes). I’m VERY impressed with MSE so far. I’ve installed it on four different Windows 7 systems, with very quick and easy installation and low system resource hit. It has easily jumped [...]

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