By default, Microsoft includes a Links folder in the Favorites menu of Internet Explorer. Many users never use this folder, choosing instead to keep their bookmarks in folders with more specific names. Here is how to hide the Links folder from the list.

A situation may arise that requires you to hide the system tray icons from the user. Keep reading to find out how to accomplish this.

This tech-recipe contains a tweak which will add Regedit to the context menu of My Computer.

For much easier access to XP’s Device Manager, add it to the context menu of My Computer. Keep reading to find out how.

Having to go to the Control Panel everytime you need to use the Add/Remove Programs applet can be an inconvenience. Here is how to add it to the context menu of My Computer.

Having access to the control panel from the context menu of “My Computer” seems logical. However, by default, this option is not there. This registry hack will allow you to add a control panel option when you right click on “My Computer”.

The Stored User Names and Passwords applet lets you assign user names and passwords to authenticate yourself to services in domains other than the one you are currently logged into. This tutorial explains adding the applet to your XP Control Panel.

To create a duplicate of a user profile with a different user name, use the following steps provided in this tech-recipe:

IE does not give you the option to right-click on a Favorite and open it in a new window. Here is how to add this functionality.

You can easily add shortcuts to your XP desktop for Restart and System Restore by following these simple steps.

If you need detailed device information that is not typically shown in Device Manager, you can configure it to show additional information.

The Stored User Names and Passwords applet lets you assign user names and passwords to use when you need to authenticate yourself to services in domains other than the one you are currently logged into.