Windows Tools, Help & Guides

I’ve done a major rework on the PC Security Handbook and the second edition is now available as a free download. Below is a changelog of some of the changes you’ll see in the new edition. As always, feedback–whether positive or constructive–is always welcome.

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Reminder: Windows Guides is looking for another paid writer; apply today if you are:

• Available to write at least one post per week.
• A native or fluent English speaker.
• Technically inclined and have a deep knowledge about Windows.
• Creative and can write interesting articles with original, quality content.
• Familiar with writing articles using WordPress (or willing to learn without assistance.)
• Able to take high quality screenshots, which help users follow your guides.
• Using Windows 7 on your computer and you have access to Windows XP and Vista.

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If you’re looking to keep up on (or share) the latest technology news, you can now do so in the Technology News forum on Windows Forums.

If you’d like to get up updates, you can get a daily digest of the latest topics over on Windows Forums.

As previously requested on the Windows Forums suggestion box, there is now a section for Windows Tools that are made by mintywhite readers.

What Kind of Tools?

Take a look at the forum. You’ll find the following tools (and more):

• SevenDriveIconChanger – Change Windows drive icons to custom.
• SevenShutdownControl – Automate shutdown commands based on various criteria.
• AdSevenTextEnrypter – Encrypt your personal text.
• The Windows Guides Text to Speech Tool –  Type and hear it play back to you.

Made a Tool/Program/App/Widget?

If you made a tool, please add it to the forum so others can use it also (full credit is always given to the tool author.)

mintywhite Tools Forum

The Persian translation of Windows 7 – The Pocket Guide is now available. Thank you to Armin who translated the whole book by himself!

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