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Because the internet is more than just Windows Guides, we have prepared a selection of the best technology posts of this week.
Best Technology Blog Posts of the Week (December 4, 2010)
On December - 4 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
What’s Going on in Windows Forums?
On November - 29 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
Windows Forums is a community for users—from beginners to experts—who learn and share knowledge about Windows and PC’s.
You can get great help and advice from our resident team of super-geeks, browse our community art and tools sections, or just let it all out in the Shoutbox. It’s entirely up to you.
Here’re some interesting topics you may want to check out. Feel free to jump in on the discussion! Read the rest of this entry »
Create the Windows Aero Effect in Photoshop [How To]
On November - 27 - 20104 COMMENTS
This is a guest article written by Bituser from bituser.com. Find out more about Bituser at the conclusion of this guide.
![Aero Effect Create the Windows Aero Effect in Photoshop [How To]](http://i0.wp.com/www.mintywhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Aero_Effect.jpg?resize=295%2C295 "Aero_Effect")
This is a simple guide that will show you how to create that awesome looking Windows Aero effect in Photoshop. If you are using another image editing program, then you may need to change some steps, but it is possible to create the following in most modern programs.
If you want to skip the tutorial and download the file for yourself, get it here:
![download64 Create the Windows Aero Effect in Photoshop [How To]](http://i2.wp.com/www.mintywhite.com/images/icons/download64.png "Create the Windows Aero Effect in Photoshop [How To]"){kind=icon}
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Download Photoshop Aero Effect PSD |
Otherwise, improve your Photoshop skills by following this tutorial:
Step 1
Start by creating a new document. Match the settings of your window to that of the screenshot.
TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PC
On November - 23 - 20101 COMMENT
| Windows Guides’ Rating | Compatible with | System |
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 PROS: Years of tweaking experience have produced this product that applies tried and tested tweaks to your system. The Program Deactivator removes overhead from your system while keeping the application at hand if needed.
CONS: The trial only lasts 15 days. I like to evaluate software for at least 30 days before committing to paying for it. VERDICT: If you want something that is more granular than CCleaner or similar products and you don’t mind forking out for great software, go for this. PRICE: $29.95 (Upgrade) $42.46 (Full Version with 15% off coupon) VERSION REVIEWED: TuneUp Utilities 2011 DOWNLOAD: TuneUp Utilities 2011 (15% off) (Aff) |
InputDirector: Use the same keyboard and mouse on all your computers
On November - 20 - 20108 COMMENTS
So the other day I was working on my desktop computer while having my laptop next to it. Whenever I wanted to use something that was on the laptop I found myself use my desktops mouse and keyboard. Naturally this didn’t work very well. I then remembered reading something (in the forums here) about a tool that would allow me to control any computer connected to my LAN using the same keyboard and mouse. Doing some research I discovered two freeware solutions: Synergy and InputDirector.
Input Director vs Synergy
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Make your own Windows 7 Start Orb [How To]
On November - 20 - 20105 COMMENTS
![Program Files 3 Make your own Windows 7 Start Orb [How To]](http://i0.wp.com/www.mintywhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Program-Files-3.png?resize=175%2C175 "title")
We love customising our desktops at mintywhite. Our community have come up with some brilliant creations and provided links to some great resources.
In this How To guide I will be showing you how to create your own Start Orb for Windows 7. I’ll be using Photoshop CS5. Sorry to those who use alterative software. I’m sure you’ll be able to follow using your preferred software however.