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Control Panel: The software equivalent of a physical control panel that provides options for the user to change the appearance or actions in an application; in system software such as the operating...; Full Control Panel Definition >>

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Create your own custom Windows Vista Control Panel: The Windows Vista's Control Panel is chock full of specialized tools that are used to maintain, adjust, and tweak the way that Vista behaves. The default view of the Control Panel is called Control Panel Home and is basically arranged in a Category View. Unfortunately, these categories don't have the...; Tags: Control Panel, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Greg Shultz; Download resources 2008-06-11
Dear Microsoft: Please get UAC right this time: Alex Eckelberry of Sunbelt Software vents, intelligently, about Windows Vista's UAC conundrum: UAC could certainly have been handled better. It does something the security industry has been well aware of for a long time — it creates the "cry wolf" problem of popup fatigue (people turn off or ignore...; Tags: Dialog Box, Permission, Window, Control Panel, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., UAC, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Construction, Advertising & Promotion, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Marketing, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-05-29
Leverage the power of Control Panel and group policies in Vista: Control Panel and group policies in Windows Vista are powerful, flexible tools if you wield them correctly -- but a lot of people don't fully understand their capabilities or they create problems by misusing them. This sample chapter from Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed, 2nd Edition looks at how to configure...; Tags: Group Policy, Sams Publishing, Control Panel, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Book chapters 2008-05-28
WatchLive Pro (exe): After you install this invisible software to the PC you wish to monitor, it begins recording an array of Internet activities which are silently uploaded to your online control panel. Accessible from anywhere by using any web browser, your online control panel allows you to view these recorded activities or...; Tags: Monitor, PC, Control Panel, Retina-X Studios, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2008-03-25
Vintage Easter Slide Show (exe): More than 60 slides of Vintage Easter images with serene pastoral music. User can play up to 10 of their own MP3 files, select tint and duration of images and whether they fill or fit the screen or are presented original size. User can also select transition speed, control panel...; Tags: Screensaver, Control Panel, San Diego Screen Savers; Software downloads 2008-03-14

Tweak UI Control Panel entry (exe): This little application adds the well known Tweak UI program by Microsoft to the Control Panel, to the Performance and Maintenance category, exactly. This way, you can start Tweak UI very easy, without the need of using the Start menu or the Run box. This version is the first release...; Tags: Control Panel, Ruby, Tweak UI, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2008-02-06
Mouse inventor sighted at Macworld Expo: One of the legends of Silicon Valley and a hero to many early Macintosh users is the inventor and techno-philosopher Douglas Engelbart. He invented the computer mouse back in 1967 and this year, attended the Macworld Expo. (In case you're wondering, that's him on the left.) The...; Tags: Mouse, Apple MacBook, Control Panel, Machine, Mice, Notebooks, Hardware, Peripherals, Notebooks & Tablets, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-01-17
System Spec (exe): With System Spec you can see, save, and print a complete spec of your PC with this no-install, system information utility and perform various windows functions. Additional advanced info includes CPU, display, memory, drives, and apps. System Spec is a self contained standalone EXE which can be run without installing....; Tags: Control Panel, Specification, System Spec, Control Panel Menu; Software downloads 2008-01-10
Brother MFC-685cw: The Brother MFC-685CW is an inexpensive inkjet multifunction printer that jams a lot of features into a small space. Unfortunately, its middling print speeds and low-quality prints detract from its positive attributes. If you're strapped for space and your highest priority is consolidating the most functionality into one machine, the...; Tags: Printers, control panel, ADF, cassette, Brother MFC-685cw, fax, printer, photo tray, photograph, message center; Product reviews 2007-10-25
Canon ImageClass MF4270: The Canon ImageClass MF4270 is a basic and inexpensive mono multifunction machine intended for individuals or small offices. Unlike the sleeker Samsung SCX-4500, this $299 Canon multifunction features office-friendly features including an automatic document feeder, networking, and a duplexer. It lacks some of the more advanced features, however, such as...; Tags: ADF, output tray, Paper Handling, control panel, replacement cartridge, fax, Canon ImageClass MF4270, Canon Inc., feeder; Product reviews 2007-10-24
3D Ghost Manor (exe): 3D Ghost Manor has 14 scenes including ghosts wandering staircases, floating candelabras, and a series of spooky surprises from behind closed doors including a screaming skull, flaming jack-o-lantern, flying ghosts, tools of witchery, and the occult, tarantulas. Have fun customizing this screen saver to your preferences. In addition to tint,...; Tags: 3D, Ghost, Screensaver, Password Protection, Control Panel, MP3, 3D Ghost Manor, Digital Music, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2007-10-24
Canon Pixma MP970: The Canon Pixma MP970 is the 2007 refresh of last year's Pixma MP960. We were looking forward to a top-notch photo-oriented photo multifunction, as we've come to expect stellar quality from Canon, and we loved last year's version. Unfortunately, we were surprised to find slower task speeds and print quality...; Tags: printer, Canon Inc., Pixma MP960, photograph, MP970, control panel, Canon Pixma MP970; Product reviews 2007-10-23
Canon Pixma MX700: The Canon Pixma MX700 is a double threat of a multifunction inkjet, combining high-quality output with fast task speeds. Though it lacks some options that would make it even more compelling as an office workhorse--advanced fax features and a duplexer, to name two--when compared to other $200 office-oriented inkjet multifunctions...; Tags: control panel, centerpiece, Canon Inc., Canon Pixma, fax, Pixma MX700, Canon Pixma MX700, automatic document feeder, LCD; Product reviews 2007-10-19
Canon Pixma iP3500: The Canon Pixma iP3500 is a low-cost, single-function printer designed for home users with light printing needs. Happily, this $80 inkjet's output quality is good enough for not only general personal use--printing e-mails and directions--but it also suffices for school reports and the like. Its print speeds are average to...; Tags: Printers, connection option, control panel, output area, Canon Inc., printer, Canon iP3500, photograph; Product reviews 2007-10-15
Samsung SCX-4500: The Samsung SCX-4500 multifuntion printer does something few printers do--it turns heads. And at first glance, this glossy, piano-black laser printer is well priced, too: $300 is more in line with office-oriented inkjet multifunctions. Unfortunately, it quickly becomes clear that $300 is not really a bargain for this unit; the...; Tags: Printers, Scanners, control panel, Samsung SCX-4500, printer, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Product reviews 2007-10-09
jServiceManager (zip): A simple program to allow the viewing, starting and stopping of windows services. When it is not possible or practical to use the inbuilt windows services control panel then you can use this. For example due to user restrictions it is sometimes not possible to open the windows services control...; Tags: Control Panel; Software downloads 2007-10-09
Warning lights on the Apple control panel: Warning lights on the Apple control panelRight.The point about competition is that a manufacturer can change the paradigm; then, he can see if he is rewarded by the market place. It is how we get something new. Consequently, Apple does not have to conform to Smart Phone standards. This especially...; Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, control panel, Apple Inc., hardware, smart phone, phone; Discussion threads 2007-10-08
Warning lights on the Apple control panel: As I was laying up last week avoiding the impulse to pick up my pen and write a blog post not that I use pens when writing any of these things, it was hard to avoid the sea of red lights popping up across the technology news landscape. Erick Schonfeld...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Control Panel, Apple Inc., Productivity, Smart Phones, Sales Strategy, Tools & Techniques, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sales, Management, John Carroll; Blog posts 2007-10-08
HP Photosmart D5360: The HP Photosmart D5360 wants to be a compelling option for an inexpensive single-function photo printer. But it provides few of the photo options that would make it so. Standalone-mode options boil down to printing photos directly from a memory card; any edits have to be made using your PC....; Tags: Printers, Paper Handling, control panel, photograph, tray, printer, HP Photosmart, D5360, HP Photosmart D5360, cartridge, Hewlett-Packard Co., printing; Product reviews 2007-10-03
Hide Programs (exe): Any program which you install adds items to the Start Menu and the Add/Remove Programs List in the Control Panel. Using this Control Panel applet, anyone who has access to your computer can view which programs you have installed on your PC and uninstall them. Hide Programs lets you hide...; Tags: Program, Control Panel; Software downloads 2007-10-03