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Changing the default icon for a Windows Shortcut

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Windows assigns icons to shortcuts used to start programs and processes. Shortcuts are found all throughout the Windows operating system including the desktop, start menu, and file listing. Basically, any time you see an icon associated with a file or program, there is a shortcut involved. Some of these icons can be changed from the default, so if you are one who likes to customize the look and feel of your system you may want to try changing the icon. Yesterday, we discussed creating a desktop shortcut to put your computer into hibernate mode. If you followed the steps I … Continue reading →

Shortcut for Windows Hibernate

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Putting your computer in Hibernate mode is a good way to save energy and keep the time it takes to boot up your computer to a minimum. A few weeks ago we discussed what the hibernate mode is and what it can do for your computer. You can find the article here. If you follow the steps for hibernation as laid out in the article, you’ll find that you have to perform a few mouse moves and clicks to put your computer in hibernate mode (or just to turn the computer off). Using the mouse moves and clicks needed to … Continue reading →