On a normal Windows boot the operating system loads all the programs and services that are configured to run on system startup. If your machine is haunted by a worm though it might be helpful to boot it with only
Deactivate Lock screen on startup in Windows 8
One of the most unnecessary things that Windows 8 brings to desktop computers might be the lock screen you need to wipe away every time you start your machine - luckily it's also one of the things you can disable.
Change startup sound in Linux Mint 13
Linux Mint 13 plays a sound when you start the system as well as when you log into an account. Both of these sound can be changed - to do so, you must be logged in and know the root
Run programs on system startup on Linux Ubuntu/Mint
The programs that are run on system startup are managed in a special application on Linux. Open Startup Applications from the distribution's main menu to find a list of programs already being run everytime you log in - you have
Windows 8 Task Manager Improvements (Consumer Preview)
Along with all the other changes that Windows 8 introduces to the operating systems' family, the ones made to the Task Manager will likely be welcomed by most users. Along with a revamped interface it brings along an enhanced pool
Change System Sounds on Windows 7 (Including Startup)
This article will deal with two aspects: handling the regular sounds which are accessible in Control Panel as well as changing the system startup sound, which is hidden inside a .dll file and quite tricky to get at. The regular
Set a custom boot message on Windows 7
On Windows 7 there is an option that displays a text message to the user of the computer on system start-up. This message is configurable in the Local Security Policy which you can access over the start menu's program search