Techie Buzz » Enhancements http://techie-buzz.com Know your technology head on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:01:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Customize Windows XP Icons Using Icon Tweaker http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/customize-windows-xp-icons.html?utm_source=subscriber&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/customize-windows-xp-icons.html#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:56:24 +0000 Keith Dsouza http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/customize-windows-xp-icons.html You might also like: ]]> In the past we have told you how to change default Windows desktop icons, using a inbuilt feature in , and . But what if you want to apply a new icon pack to your system?

Also Read: Browse and Download Free High Quality Icons

Icon Tweaker is a excellent that will allow you to update the icons used on your Windows XP system with a different icon pack.

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Icon Tweaker comes loaded with several built-in icon packs. In addition to that you can also download and install icon packs from the internet.If you are feeling adventurous, you can create your own icon packs using the software.

If you think you messed up something or want to go back to using the original icons, you can do that with a single click. Icon Tweaker only works with Windows XP and lower PCs.

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]]> http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/customize-windows-xp-icons.html/feed 0 Get Windows 7 Taskbar in Windows XP http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/get-windows-7-taskbar-in-windows-xp.html?utm_source=subscriber&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/get-windows-7-taskbar-in-windows-xp.html#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:53:54 +0000 Keith Dsouza http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/get-windows-7-taskbar-in-windows-xp.html You might also like: ]]> brings in several improvements over but one of the most noticeable one is the new taskbar which is more compact and space saving in addition to Jump Lists.

If you are using and have no plans to switch to Windows 7 even when it is available for $30 a nifty called ViGlance adds a Windows 7 taskbar to Windows XP.

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ViGlance is pretty decent as it uses only about 10MB memory and also provides users with thumbnail previews and the ability to pin favorite applications to the taskbar.

In addition to that it also replaces the start button with Windows 7 Orb replica. Overall a pretty neat implementation of the taskbar.

Download ViGlance [via Cybernet News]



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In addition to that looks like twitter is finally making some money out of the billions of pageviews they get, here are some of the changes that we came across.

Design Changes To Followers & Following List

The new design includes much more useful information that can make following new users that more easier. The new interface shows the users handle, along with their name and location and their last tweet.

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You can also switch the views to list view to hide the extra details while viewing your followers or the people you are following.

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More Options While Browsing Followers and Following List

In addition to that there are also some new buttons that allow you to perform several actions like replying to the user, sending them a direct message and blocking them.

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Direct Message Followers Without Following Them Back

However a surprising thing old thing which was available for a month, is that twitter now allows users to send direct messages to people who follow you, but are not in turn following back, earlier direct messages could only be sent to mutual friends (people who followed someone and were followed back)

Definitive Revenue Source

Twitter is finally making some money, and the source is not a surprise, they are now using the definitions they show on pages, to advertise sponsored listings.

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These are most of the changes we saw in the new revamp? Did you see any other thing we missed? What do you think about the new changes, do you like it or do you hate it? Let us know about it.



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]]> http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/twitter-redesigns-adds-features-and-ads.html/feed 1 Lock Your Latop With Your Cell Phone / Mobile http://techie-buzz.com/innovations/lock-your-latop-with-your-cell-phone-mobile.html?utm_source=subscriber&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss http://techie-buzz.com/innovations/lock-your-latop-with-your-cell-phone-mobile.html#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 14:01:58 +0000 gautam http://techie-buzz.com/?p=4346 You might also like: ]]> It may not be the perfect solution for security freaks out there, who look for top notch security for their gadgets, but definitely the answer for those of you who wish to avoid lap-top peepers. You know what I’m talking about, like leaving your laptop on while you walk away in the canteen to get something for yourself, you wouldn’t want the world around you to peep and see what you’ve been up to right ? This Phoenix‘s new Freeze application, may be just what you are looking for, which assures of fitting any blue-tooth phone with a proximity lock:

Watch this video to see freeze in action:

Kinda Artificial Intelligence :) .. One phone can be used to control number of laptops, and you additionally can set up power saving mode as soon as the phone is moved out of the proximity range. Some of the advantages of using Freeze are power saving and increased productivity.

Best of all, is that this application is available as a free download (a 14 day trial), but currently is tailor made for Windows XP and Vista only. If you are happy with what the trial then you get the full version dirt cheap.

Phoenix is planning to release features more rich and sumptuous, but all that is planned for sometime later, as it is now concentrating on dealing with computer manufactures hoping to get a standard option for new laptops!!

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]]> http://techie-buzz.com/innovations/lock-your-latop-with-your-cell-phone-mobile.html/feed 2 Windows 7 Date/Time Format In Windows XP & Vista http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/windows-7-clock-for-xp-and-vista.html?utm_source=subscriber&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/windows-7-clock-for-xp-and-vista.html#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:43:00 +0000 Keith Dsouza http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/windows-7-clock-for-xp-and-vista.html You might also like: ]]> has several new things built into it, one of it is that it displays both the date as well as the time in the system tray.

Windows XP and do not have this feature built into them, but if you want to display the date and time in the system tray, AskVG has discovered a tiny portable utility called TClock will help you with it.

Once you have downloaded the files, unzip it and double click on the tclock executable.

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TClock will replace the default clock in the system taskbar and display a new format, you can customize the display by customizing the date format.

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]]> http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/windows-7-clock-for-xp-and-vista.html/feed 3 7 Places To Find Free Themes For Windows Vista http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/download-windows-vista-themes.html?utm_source=subscriber&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/download-windows-vista-themes.html#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:42:00 +0000 Keith Dsouza http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/download-windows-vista-themes.html You might also like: ]]> Windows Operating provide users with a way to enhance their experience with the help of themes, however there are not many themes to boast of when it comes to using the in-built themes provided in Windows.

which does have a beautiful UI can be enhanced with the help of more attractive themes, but where do you find themes for Windows Vista?

Windows Vista Themes

We are here to help you with your quest in find attractive themes for Windows Vista, most of the websites have several themes you can browse and download, along with instructions on installing the themes.

  1. Deviant Art
  2. Vista 123
  3. My Vista Themes
  4. Vista Themes
  5. Vista Themes
  6. Vista Styles
  7. 9 Vista Themes

Are you a Windows Vista user? Where do you download themes from? Do let us know about your sources through your comments.



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]]> http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/download-windows-vista-themes.html/feed 13 Windows 7 Theme For Windows XP http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/windows-7-theme-for-windows-xp.html?utm_source=subscriber&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/windows-7-theme-for-windows-xp.html#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:10:40 +0000 Keith Dsouza http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/windows-7-theme-for-windows-xp.html You might also like: ]]> has been released but not every user may want to use it, however if you are someone who gives looks some importance, Windows 7 definitely throws in a fresh look you may want to have on your system.

If you are a Windows XP user, here are some Windows 7 themes you can install on your system, to change the look and feel to emulate a Windows 7 desktop.

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Download Windows Seven M1 Theme for Windows XP

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Download Windows7 M1 Theme for XP

There are several other themes we came across, but these two are the best out there. Are you using any other themes for Windows XP? Do let us know about them.



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]]> http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/windows-7-theme-for-windows-xp.html/feed 2 Perform Alt + Tab Switches With Your Mouse With EdgeSwap http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/alt-tab-mouse-replacement.html?utm_source=subscriber&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/alt-tab-mouse-replacement.html#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:14:00 +0000 Keith Dsouza http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/alt-tab-mouse-replacement.html You might also like: ]]> Alt + Tab is probably the most used commonly used combination in Windows, it allows users to switch between open application windows, however if you are more of a mouse user, EdgeSwap will allow you to perform Alt + Tab switches with your mouse.

Alt Tab Application Switcher

Once you have downloaded EdgeSwap double click on the executable file to launch it (requires no installation), EdgeSwap will create a system tray icon which will monitor for mouse movements.

To use perform Alt + Tab simply move your mouse to the left hand corner of the screen, this will open up the windows application switcher and automatically scroll through it, to open any application move your mouse away from the corner and the application will come into focus.

A few things that you may want to know about, moving the mouse to the corner may automatically start navigating the applications and the speed at which it does it may not always open up the application you want to when you move your mouse away.

EdgeSwap is a good replacement for people who perform most of their work with the mouse, however the software is a bit rough around the edges and may need to be worked upon a bit.

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]]> http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/alt-tab-mouse-replacement.html/feed 1 Transform Windows XP To Look Like Windows 7 http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/transform-windows-xp-to-look-like-windows-7.html?utm_source=subscriber&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/transform-windows-xp-to-look-like-windows-7.html#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:25:34 +0000 Keith Dsouza http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/transform-windows-xp-to-look-like-windows-7.html You might also like: ]]> Microsoft operating systems have made several transitions in the looks and feels department over the years, and they always make people want to have the same look and feel for their old OS without the need to upgrade their entire system.

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In the past we have tried to take care of these needs by telling users how to make their PC look like , however times have changed and it is that is ruling the roost today.

So what better way than have your Windows XP OS transformed to look like Windows 7, albeit without the costly upgrades.

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The steps to transform Windows XP to look like Windows 7, you simply need to download Seven Remix XP and install it. This application improves the GUI of Windows XP and will enhance the icons, images, animations and other goodies that are present in the Windows 7 OS.

However applying this enhancement will not add the features from Windows 7 to Windows XP.

Looking for other Windows XP enhancements, take a look at our earlier guides.

Download Seven Remix XP [via Life Rocks]



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]]> http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/transform-windows-xp-to-look-like-windows-7.html/feed 1 Google Gets A New Favicon http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/google-gets-a-new-favicon.html?utm_source=subscriber&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/google-gets-a-new-favicon.html#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:54:26 +0000 Keith Dsouza http://techie-buzz.com/enhancements/google-gets-a-new-favicon.html You might also like: ]]> Techcrunch just reported that Google just unveiled a new favicon for its websites, which is much more colorful than the plain ‘g’ it was using earlier.

The new favicon uses colors from the default Google logo. We think that this logo will definitely not go down as one of Google’s better creative decisions amongst regular users.

google-old-favicon  google-new-favicon

Take a look at the earlier favicon and the new favicon and tell us which one is better?



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