Off Topic » Windows http://www.offtopic.com.au Australia's own Off Topic community Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:21:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Speed Up Windows 7 Taskbar Navigation with a Registry Hack [Annoyances] http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/speed-up-windows-7-taskbar-navigation-with-a-registry-hack-annoyances/ http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/speed-up-windows-7-taskbar-navigation-with-a-registry-hack-annoyances/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0000 Richard Mordini http://Lifehacker-5497021 Windows 7's taskbar is undoubtedly a great addition to Windows, but if you've got more than one application window open, you've got to either click twice or patiently hover to navigate to an open window. Reader Richard details how he fixed this: More »


]]> http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/speed-up-windows-7-taskbar-navigation-with-a-registry-hack-annoyances/feed/ 0 NetBalancer Prioritizes Network Traffic by Application [Downloads] http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/netbalancer-prioritizes-network-traffic-by-application-downloads/ http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/netbalancer-prioritizes-network-traffic-by-application-downloads/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000 Adam Pash http://Lifehacker-5497065 Windows: Ever wish you could guarantee your BitTorrent download didn't choke your streaming YouTube video—or vice versa—but don't feel like setting up Quality of Service rules on your super-router ? NetBalancer shapes bandwidth allocations for different apps on your PC. More »


]]> http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/netbalancer-prioritizes-network-traffic-by-application-downloads/feed/ 0 Windows XP Mode No Longer Requires Virtualization Hardware [Windows 7] http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/windows-xp-mode-no-longer-requires-virtualization-hardware-windows-7/ http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/windows-xp-mode-no-longer-requires-virtualization-hardware-windows-7/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000 Kevin Purdy http://Lifehacker-5497316 Windows XP Mode is a pre-configured solution for Windows 7 users needing support for older software, and, until recently, it required AMD-V or VT processor hardware. An update released today should make XP Mode far more accessible to more Windows 7 users. More »


]]> http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/windows-xp-mode-no-longer-requires-virtualization-hardware-windows-7/feed/ 0 How do I Keep Windows From Hibernating While I’m Downloading? [Ask Lifehacker] http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/how-do-i-keep-windows-from-hibernating-while-im-downloading-ask-lifehacker/ http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/how-do-i-keep-windows-from-hibernating-while-im-downloading-ask-lifehacker/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000 Jason Fitzpatrick http://Lifehacker-5496973 Dear Lifehacker
I frequently download big files to my computer and walk away. How do I stop my computer from going into standby while downloading something from the internet? I'm using Firefox on Windows 7. More »


]]> http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/how-do-i-keep-windows-from-hibernating-while-im-downloading-ask-lifehacker/feed/ 0 How to Launch the Recycle Bin from the Start Menu Search Box [Windows Tip] http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/how-to-launch-the-recycle-bin-from-the-start-menu-search-box-windows-tip/ http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/how-to-launch-the-recycle-bin-from-the-start-menu-search-box-windows-tip/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:00:00 +0000 The How-To Geek http://Lifehacker-5496548 If you've started using the Start Menu search box as your primary application launcher, you may have come across a weird annoyance: By default, you can't open the Recycle Bin from the search box. More »


]]> http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/how-to-launch-the-recycle-bin-from-the-start-menu-search-box-windows-tip/feed/ 0 How to Use Symlinks in Windows [Windows Tip] http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/how-to-use-symlinks-in-windows-windows-tip/ http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/how-to-use-symlinks-in-windows-windows-tip/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:30:00 +0000 Adam Pash http://Lifehacker-5496652 Technology blog Tested goes in depth to explain Windows symlinks (symbolic links that let you do all sorts of cool things like sync files and folders outside your Dropbox folder), detailing what they are and how to use them. More »


]]> http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/how-to-use-symlinks-in-windows-windows-tip/feed/ 0 ExtensionFM Is a Very Cool Browser-Based Music Library, and We’ve Got Invites [Downloads] http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/extensionfm-is-a-very-cool-browser-based-music-library-and-weve-got-invites-downloads/ http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/extensionfm-is-a-very-cool-browser-based-music-library-and-weve-got-invites-downloads/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0000 Whitson Gordon http://Lifehacker-5491911 Chrome only: Chrome extension ExtensionFM automatically collects MP3s from sites you visit and adds them to a browser-based library within the extension, allowing you to find all sorts of cool, new music without cluttering up your local library until you buy them. More »


]]> http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/extensionfm-is-a-very-cool-browser-based-music-library-and-weve-got-invites-downloads/feed/ 0 WeatherBar Integrates Weather Forecasts with the Windows 7 Superbar [Downloads] http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/weatherbar-integrates-weather-forecasts-with-the-windows-7-superbar-downloads/ http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/weatherbar-integrates-weather-forecasts-with-the-windows-7-superbar-downloads/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000 Adam Pash http://Lifehacker-5496490 Windows 7: Like to keep the eye on the weather but never been too keen on sidebar gadgets or system tray apps? WeatherBar is a simple app that puts the weather in your Windows 7 taskbar, offering quick access to the forecast. More »


]]> http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/weatherbar-integrates-weather-forecasts-with-the-windows-7-superbar-downloads/feed/ 0 The Windows 8 Concept Desktop [Featured Desktop] http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/the-windows-8-concept-desktop-featured-desktop/ http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/the-windows-8-concept-desktop-featured-desktop/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 +0000 The How-To Geek http://Lifehacker-5495564 Reader Saad Baig's desktop shows what a Windows desktop could look like if you made the Windows 7 Superbar really "super", by adding desktop widgets directly into the taskbar, easily accessible even with maximized applications. More »


]]> http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/the-windows-8-concept-desktop-featured-desktop/feed/ 0 Remote Potato Streams Windows 7 Media Center Video to Your Browser, Adds Remote Control [Downloads] http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/remote-potato-streams-windows-7-media-center-video-to-your-browser-adds-remote-control-downloads/ http://www.offtopic.com.au/2010/03/remote-potato-streams-windows-7-media-center-video-to-your-browser-adds-remote-control-downloads/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:30:00 +0000 Adam Pash http://Lifehacker-5495667 Windows 7: Remote Potato is a free application that integrates with Windows 7 Media Center, allowing you to watch and schedule recorded video from the comfort of your browser, no matter where you are. More »


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