Most image editing software include options that put photos out of focus by adding blur. As the blurring editing is usually added to highlight motion, they can make the pictures more dynamic; or at least add a little extra impact....
The Windows Clipboard is a part of Windows where copied images (and text) are stored. When you press the PrtScn key, a screenshot is added to the clipboard. That can then be copied to image editing software with the paste option. ...
Pinning is a Windows 7 & 8 feature with which you can add software and website shortcuts to the taskbar. However, you can’t pin specific files and folders to the taskbar. That is unless you add Taskbar Pinner to your software ...
Sometimes it’s really irritating when Windows restarts after installing an update and you might lose your data . However there’s a workaround that prevents windows from restarting after an update . This option is built...
Whilst you can book mark sites with browsers, the websites can also be opened from the desktop. There are a few options for adding websites shortcuts to the Windows desktop. In this guide we will show you how to do that; we tested...
Cloud Services like Dropbox, Google Drive and iCloud are a convenient way to remotely access your files on the go. However, these services do require you to sync or upload the files to your account, before you can access them remo...
Google Earth is a software package which maps the Earth with the superimposition of aerial photography. The software has a freeware edition that has plenty of options. It’s also multiplatform software that you can add to Windows, ...
Defragmenting your hard drives and partitions is an important task in making sure your hard drive is clutter free and and in order. It is usually recommended to defragment your drives at least once a month in order to ensure optim...
Windows includes various shortcut options for software, documents and folders. Shortcuts give you quicker access to your documents, files, and software. On Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8, you can turn your Windows folders into taskba...
Yo, ho, ho Santa Clause is coming to town this December! So why not add some seasonal sparkle to your Windows 7 desktop? You can add new Xmas themes, animations and icons to the Windows 7 desktop. The best way to add Christmas wal...
Windows 8 has given Windows a makeover. If you’re still with Windows XP, Vista, or 7 you can emulate the new Windows 8 with various toolkits. These toolkits will add the Windows 8 modern UI (metro) theme and apps to your Windows X...
Microsft Windows has fairly limited 3D effects and options. The addition of Windows Aero in Windows 7 added Flip 3D, with 3D taskbar windows, but that aside there aren’t many 3D options included with Windows. However, with a few e...
As it’s December, a new calendar will come in handy to ring in the new year. There are various calendar software packages, but you can also set up a calendar with a spreadsheet. Spreadsheet software, such as the freeware Ope...
Just because you don’t have printed copies of your photos doesn’t mean they cannot be framed. Most image editing software packages include options that add frames. If you don’t have Photoshop consider adding fram...
The Windows desktop remains largely flat and two-dimensional. Even though 3D graphic hardware is enhanced in leaps and bounds, Microsoft haven’t added a great deal more than Flip 3D to Windows Vista, 7 or 8. However, there a...
