How to Change the Shut Down Button Options on the Start Menu in Windows 7

This article is a how-to for changing the function of the Shut Down button in on the Start Menu in Windows 7. This can be useful if the preferred setting would be to put the computer to sleep, or hibernate, or just have the user log off.

The power button that will be changed in this article is located on the Start menu at the bottom right.


Right-click on the Start button in the bottom left

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How to Backup or Copy Blocked Senders List

This document will assist in the back up of the Blocked senders list from the Junk Mail on both Windows Live Mail and Windows Mail. This will make it easy to transfer to a new computer.

To create a copy of your Windows Live Mail or Windows Mail blocked senders list for backup or copying:

Go to your Windows Live Mail or Windows Mail settings in the Windows registry.
To locate your Windows Live

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How to Change the Location Mozilla Firefox Saves Downloads

Mozilla Firefox by default saves files to the Downloads directory of your user account. This guide will walk-through how to change the location to which Mozilla Firefox saves downloads.

Open Mozilla Firefox by clicking Start » All Programs » Mozilla Firefox folder » Mozilla Firefox.



Click Tools across the top of the window.




Select Options.




Select the Main button.




Click the

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Art Nouveaux Case Mod Completed

Lighting Effects and Wrap UpSpecial Lighting:When I used the bench light to illuminate the glass window from the inside of the case, I realized that just illuminated fans and other LED lighting were not going to show off the case to the best effect. To give a uniform white-light illumination on the system board side, a dual-lamp Cold Cathode Fluorescent kit was installed with one tube at the top

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How to Change DVD Region Settings

When playing certain DVDs in an optical drive, you may receive an error indicating the region settings for your drive are incorrect for that particular disc. The following guide will show you how to change the region settings to match the correct region.

Click Start. Right-click on Computer and select Manage.



Click Device Manager on the left.


Expand the heading for DVD/CD-ROM drives.

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Art Nouveaux Case Mod, Part 5

The wood shell is just about complete except for some final details. Feet were finished out and glued onto the bottom plate. Once the wood glue had set, the bottom panel and feet were lightly sanded and sealed.Air, Water, or a bit of both?A second fan hole is made in the bottom of the case and positioned to direct air across the hard drive cage. Using a photocopy fan template, holes for mounting

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How to Boot in Safe Mode

This How-To Guide will walk you through how to boot your computer into safe mode via either a basic, or an advanced option.

Basic Instructions
Turn off the computer.
Turn the computer back on then immediately begin tapping the F8 key across the top row of keys on the keyboard repeatedly.
The display should then show the screen below. Use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode and

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What are Wireless Routers and Access Points?

Wireless Routers and Access Points are wireless controllers that allow wireless devices such as laptops, smartphones and media extenders to connect to a wireless network. So, what makes them different? Essentially, Routers are designed to do everything you need for networking — one product that works with both wired and wireless devices. An access point by itself typically lacks the features to

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