For Windows XP users there is no simple way to add back the Recycle Bin to the Desktop, they have to resort to a Windows Registry file edit.

Hard drive defrag applications are plentiful. This roundup photo gallery provides a quick glance at the applications TechRepublic has reviewed over the past year.

TechRepublic hosted a free event called The Changing Face of IT on July 1-2 in Louisville, Kentucky. Staff, contributors, and members gathered to exchange ideas and solve problems.

In a previous Microsoft Windows Blog post Greg Shultz showed you how to add Independence Day wallpaper. We take it a step further with a Photo Gallery of patriotic images.

Use your favorite photo and news RSS feeds to create an ever-changing Microsoft Windows 7 desktop background slideshow.

If you have a version of Windows 7 that includes the Group Policy Editor, you can add the option to search the Internet directly from your Desktop.

By default, Windows Explorer in Windows 7 launches in the Library folder. However, you can change the launch folder to the system root directory.

Beyond Compare is a file comparison tool that goes beyond the standard text comparison to include a variety of files such as images, MP3s, and more.

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Using the built-in powercfg.exe applet you can create a report that will show where your Microsoft Windows 7 PC is using the most energy.