Windows Tips

Warning: Don’t Download ManyCam

Since I’m running the operating system considered second-class to a big minority (a.k.a. Windows XP), I am on the lookout for good webcam effects software. So far, I have come across two free equivalents to CamTwist for Windows, by the names of Super Webcam and ManyCam.

Unfortunately, I can’t recommend ManyCam at all. While I was uninstalling it, after finding it to be not incredibly useful, it erased all of the start menu shortcuts on my system! I don’t know whether it was the developers’ fault, Nullsoft’s (or whoever wrote their installers), or my own computer’s fault or glitch, but it sure is annoying.

The quick moral of the story: Don’t download ManyCam! And if you already have it installed, find a way to manually remove it (files, shortcuts, registry keys and all). If you uninstall it, ManyCam will make your life miserable.

Switch Windows Via Keyboard and Taskbar Buttons

Today I discovered that you can switch windows in a slightly different way. Normally, many people use the popular Alt + Tab keystroke, which brings up a small dialog with the icons of currently running programs. However, pressing Windows + Tab will highlight the taskbar button of the app that will open when the Windows key is released. I don’t know how neat of a feature this is, but I’m just here to share my discoveries.

Windows XP Royale Theme

Hey all you folks, I found this new theme (or skin or whatever you want to call it) for Windows XP called Royale, which I read was pulled out from Windows XP Media Center Edition. I don’t know how or who got it out, but you can download it from Softpedia.