Walter Glenn
Contributing since January, 2012
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About Walter Glenn
Walter Glenn is a long time computer geek and tech writer. Though he's mostly a Windows and gadget guy, he has a fondness for anything tech. You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
Latest Articles
How to Change Drive Icons in Windows
If you've ever wished you could change the icon Windows uses for a drive in File Explorer, then you're in luck.
How to Assign a Persistent Drive Letter to a USB Drive in Windows
If you use multiple USB drives, you've probably noticed that the drive letter can be different each time you plug one in.
How to Set Up a Picture Password in Windows 10
A picture password is an alternative to typing regular passwords when signing into Windows 10.
How to Prevent Windows Users From Changing the Desktop Background
If you want to prevent users of a PC from changing the desktop wallpaper, it's not too hard to do.
How to Prevent Windows Users From Changing the Screen Saver
Sometimes you might not want users to have the ability to change Screen Savers and Wallpaper on Windows 7 workstations. Today we look at how to preven
How to Make Your PC Shut Down at Night (But Only When You’re Not Using It)
If you normally like to power off your PC when you’re not using it, do you ever forget and leave it on? Here’s how to configure Windows to automatical
How to Remove Your PC from a Windows HomeGroup
HomeGroups in Windows are great for sharing files between computers on a local network.
How to Disable the HomeGroup Feature in Windows (and Remove It from File Explorer)
Have you ever used the Homegroup feature in Windows 7? It's a great way to share files and printers with all your Windows 7 computers, but if you don'
How to Clean Up Your Messy Windows Context Menu
One of the most irritating things about Windows is the context menu clutter that you have to deal with once you install a bunch of applications. It se
How to Change What You Have Shared with a HomeGroup in Windows
Sometimes you might be sharing too much or not enough with your Homegroup in Windows 7. Today we take a look at how to change what files you're sharin
Everything You Need to Know About Using HomeGroups in Windows
One of the cool new features in Windows 7 is the Homegroup feature that allows easy sharing of files between machines. Today we take a look at how to
How to Change the Icon for a Certain File Type in Windows
In Windows XP, you could change the icon associated with a file type in Windows Explorer. In Windows 7, you have to do some registry hacking to change
How to Repair Windows Bootloader Problems (If Your Computer Won't Start)
If you're having boot problems on your Windows PC, it's often helpful to repair the MBR (Master Boot Record) to restore the Windows 7 boot loader---an
How to Remove an Old Computer from a Windows Homegroup
Windows Homegroup is great for sharing documents, pictures, and printers between computers on your home network.
How to Copy a Folder's File List with a Right-Click
If you've ever needed to create a list of files in a directory, you've likely used a command from the prompt to pipe the directory listing into a file… but what if you could simply right-click on or in any folder and copy a list of the files to the clipboard?
How to Tweak ClearType in Windows for Better Screen Readability
Would you like to make your fonts look nicer in Windows 7? Windows 7 lets you easily turn ClearType on or off and tweak it to work best for your
How to Display a Message During Windows Startup
Sometimes you might want to leave a text message for a user before they log into a Windows 7 computer. Today we show you a neat trick that allows you
How to Back Up and Restore Sticky Notes in Windows
If you use the Windows Sticky Notes app, you'll be happy to know you can back up your notes and even move them to another PC if you want.
How to Disable the Action Center in Windows 10
Controlling your wireless connections and audio from the taskbar is overrated anyway, right?