Sometimes it is useful to have the ability to re-register Windows DLL files to fix various issues in the operating system. Components of Windows which use COM/OLE/ActiveX servers need to be registered using regsvr32. For some reason, they can get unregistered and then some desktop apps won't work properly unless you register them using the command line. Having commands to register the DLL from the context menu makes this process faster. Here is how it can be done.
How to see if last boot of Windows 10 was from fast startup, normal shutdown or hibernation
Ever since Windows 8, Windows is able to perform various types of shutdown operations. In addition to the classic hibernation and shutdown operations, Microsoft added a hybrid shutdown called "Fast Startup". The Fast Startup combines the hibernation of the OS kernel with logoff. So it reduces the next boot time by allowing the operating system to start significantly faster yet logs in to a fresh user session. If you are interested in knowing what your last operating system's shutdown type was (fast startup, normal shutdown or hibernation), here is how you can see that information in Windows 10.
Download DLL register context menu tweak
DLL register context menu tweak.
Here is a tweak which allows you to add Register/Unregister commands to DLL files in File Explorer.
Fix Windows Search fills your hard drive with a large EDB file
Some day, you might face an unexpected behavior of Windows Search - the file where it stores indexed data, Windows.edb becomes extremely large in size. It can get as large as 50 GB and begins to occupy almost all the free space on your disk drive. The Windows.edb file is located at the folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data\Applications\Windows. If you are affected by this issue, here is what you should do.
Enable smooth scrolling in Google Chrome
In Google Chrome, there is a hidden secret feature which enables a very cool and smooth scrolling effect while you browse web pages and scroll up and down with the keyboard, touchscreen or mouse. If you are interested in trying it, here is how you can activate it.
You can upgrade your Linux Mint to 17.3 “Rosa” now
Here is great news for all Linux Mint users. The upgrade to Linux Mint "Rosa" 17.3 has become available for everyone. There are some important notes about this release, so those of you who're interested or getting started with Linux Mint should read this article.
Enable the hidden simplified fullscreen UI for YouTube in Chrome 47
With Google Chrome 47, its developers have added a secret option which enables a new, simplified user interface for fullscreen video on YouTube. Here is how to enable it and how it looks.
How to add Advanced Security to context menu in Windows 10
Having the command "Advanced Security" in the context menu of File Explorer is a useful option when you need to change file system permissions on a file or a folder. By default, it does not exist in Windows 10, so the user has to click numerous dialogs to get to the Advanced Security dialog, including first opening the file or folder's Properties. Here is how to save your time and add the Advanced Security command directly to context menu in Windows 10.
Download Move comment text field down for WordPress 4.4
Move comment text field down for WordPress 4.4.
A plugin which moves the comment text field down as it was in pre-Wordpress 4.4. It will appear under the website text field.
Download Advanced Security Context menu
Advanced Security Context menu.
Use these Registry files to add or remove the Advanced Security context menu item in File Explorer.
