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Here are 20 free Windows 7 applications that stand out in terms of quality of results you get from them.  Ninite is a quick and easy way to download most of these applications into a single customised installer. 11. Ditto Since Windows 7 doesn't improve upon one of the most common used techniques used on a PC - copy-paste - the freebie Ditto enhances copy-pasting by placing a universal clipboard storing every single object that has been copied, to be pasted in whatever order that is required. 12. Defraggler The creator of CC Cleaner has also created the Defraggler , a defragmentation tool for Windows. The stand-out feature is, however, the ability to defragment individual files or a specific portion of a drive. Defragmenting only what is needed saves a lot of time instead of defragmenting a whole drive that could take a few hours. 13. Recuva Recuva is a freeware app that recovers files that have been accidentally deleted from the Recycle Bin, MP3 Players...

Here are 20 free Windows 7 applications that stand out in terms of quality of results you get from them. Ninite is a quick and easy way to download most of these applications into a single customised installer. 1. GIMP The Paint application got a much needed improvement in Windows 7, but it doesn't cater to the needs of professionals and by no stretch of imagination can it be considered a Photoshop replacement.  GIMP , a diamond of freebies, is simply remarkable in terms of quality and quantity, with an array of options. From 3D perspective tools to eye-popping render effects, GIMP impresses throughout. (For a less professional based image editor, Paint.Net is a good alternative).  2. VLC Media Player VLC Media Player is not about the cool menu colours or the glow of the play button seen in its rivals. The developers of this fantastic piece of software have focused on the core aspects of a media player, and it succeeds by being able to play virtually ...

Windows 8 had just arrived and lots of buzz is going around related to the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, The Developer Preview was released by Windows Earlier for testing purposes which seemed to be a lot good and improved. Some people also said that Windows 8 Developer Preview was better only for Tablet devices. But now Microsoft has now released the newer release of Windows 8, that is Windows 8 Consumer Preview. After the release, blogs are writing lots of tutorials about this new release. Q: Where can I get information about how to download and install Windows 8 Consumer Preview? A: Information about downloading and installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview can be found on the Springboard Series for Windows 8 on TechNet site. Here you will find links to the Windows 8 Consumer Preview ISO image downloads for x86 and x64 and top resources such as a product guide, Windows To Go overview, and Windows Store FAQ. Q: Where can I find information about exploring Windows 8 Consum...

Windows 7 has introduced many new window arrangement features such as Aero Snap and Aero Peek. It includes docking windows to the edges of the screen, vertical expand, easy maximize and other enhancements that make it easier to manage multiple windows. Can’t switch to Windows 7 right now? WindowSpace brings the most outstanding Windows 7 features straight to your Vista or XP desktop . Importantly, WindowSpace not only transfers the new window management functionality to Windows 2000/XP/Vista, but also improves and extends it to provide exceptional productivity on a multi-monitor or big-screen system. You can use Snap to maximize a window, which makes it easier to focus on that window because of less distraction from other open windows. Watch this video to learn how to maximize windows on the desktop using Snap (0:49) To maximize a window Drag the title bar of the window to the top of the screen. The window's outline expands to fill the screen. Release...

1: Action Center In Vista, security configurations are accessed from the Security Center in Control Panel. In Windows 7, you won’t see a Security Center. That’s because it’s been absorbed into a new Action Center. The Action Center has security configurations as well as options for other administrative tasks, like Backup, Troubleshooting And Diagnostics, and Windows Update. Figure A shows the Action Center. Figure A: The Action Center absorbed the functions of the Security Center. 2: Changes to UAC User Account Control (UAC) was new in Vista, designed to provide better protection from malware. It makes all user accounts run as standard users, even administrator accounts. If you need to do something that requires admin privileges, it asks for permission. And asks. And asks. This in-your-face aspect of UAC has caused numerous complaints and has led some users to turn it off completely, thus exposing themselves to threats. In Windows 7, UAC is still there, but now yo...