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Xpize Gives XP a Visual Makeover

Posted by Rich On September - 19 - 200811 COMMENTS

xpize xp makeover 00 Xpize Gives XP a Visual Makeover

XPize is a GUI enhancer for Windows XP and 2003. It replaces most of the non-XP icons, AVI files and Bitmaps that Microsoft has always overlooked. The installer simply automates the process of replacing resources in system files–making Windows XP look better.

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Compress Your PNG Files from the Right-click Menu

Posted by Rich On September - 18 - 200829 COMMENTS

png crush files 00 Compress Your PNG Files from the Right click Menu
Most of the images I use on this website are PNGs (Portable Network Graphics.) The reason I use them is because they are lossless and look great when they are transparent. Most modern browsers support transparent PNGs and they can help make a website look great. However, when you create a PNG in MS Paint, Photoshop, etc. you may find they’re a lot larger in size than JPG of GIF files. In this guide you’ll learn how to compress the files from the right-click context menu in Vista.

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Disable the Startup Sound in Windows Vista [How To]

Posted by Rich On September - 16 - 20083 COMMENTS

disable startup sound 00 Disable the Startup Sound in Windows Vista [How To]
Personally, I am not a fan of the gimmicky sounds that have accompanied Windows throughout the years. Admittedly, they don’t sound like you made them on a Gameboy anymore; however, the last thing I want is for the sound to play if I turn on my laptop during class etc. In this guide, you’ll learn how to disable the Windows startup sound in Vista.

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Slow Computer? Test Your Computer’s RAM in Vista

Posted by Rich On September - 15 - 200814 COMMENTS

test ram 00 Slow Computer? Test Your Computers RAM in Vista
If you are noticing slow performance in Windows Vista, one of many contributing factors may be the health of your RAM. Windows Vista comes with a RAM testing application and in this guide you’ll learn how to access and use it. Many users have reported increased performance after using this test; thank you for your feedback!

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Dual Screen/Monitor Desktop Wallpapers [Set 06]

Posted by Rich On September - 14 - 20083 COMMENTS

dual screen wallpaper 06 08 Dual Screen/Monitor Desktop Wallpapers [Set 06]

A round up of the best dual monitor wallpapers on the web. Full credit goes to the image authors. Let us know about any others you really like!

Want More Wallpaper?

Check out more wallpapers in the the Wallpaper section of this site or learn how to use these wallpapers for your login screen too!

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8 Free Windows Vista/XP Screensavers

Posted by Rich On September - 13 - 200811 COMMENTS

A round up of the best screensavers on the web. Full credit goes to the creators. Let us know about any others you really like!

Check out more screensavers on www.mintywhite.com

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