If you don't want your temporary files hanging around, you can instruct IE to delete them automatically every time you ex...
Disable Plug-ins in Internet Explorer
If IE runs too slowly, or if it freezes up on you a lot, try disabling some of its preinstalled add-ons. Click Tools > ...
Simple tips
1. Switch to welcome screen Press Win+L to switch to the Welcome screen. 2. Lock your workstation Press Win+L to lock your workstatio...
Restrict folder access in Group Policy Editor
In Group Policy Editor you can restrict folder access by disabling Simple File Sharing and then right-clicking the folde...
Disable autorun for discs
Put a disc in your CD/DVD drive and you'll notice an appreciable lag as it spins up, even if you're not just abou...
Edit your drive names
If you've split your hard drive into two or more partitions, renaming drives can make them easier to identify. Parti...
Make custom icons
If you decide to make your own custom icons, there are a few things to be aware of. First, they come in differen...
Shut Down from Your Desktop
If you're trying to eliminate every extraneous mouse click, you can shut down your computer with an icon on the desktop. ...
Control Inactive System Tray Icons
You don't have to hide or show all the icons in your system tray—you can control their disappearing acts. Righ...