I had a much more powerful C2D-based machine that would frequently get one core bogged down by explorer.exe when I opened explorer windows (i.e., file folder windows), but not every time either :x. I think it was fixed by deleting an old MSN web shortcut that was in "My Computer"("Com...
How about PangoBright ? http://s14.postimage.org/y5u5lskr5/Pango_Bright_anim2_391w.gif You can get PangoBright for free from our download page. It works on Windows 7, Vista and XP. After installation, PangoBright sits in the System Tray at the bottom right of your Windows screen. Just click on the r...
It's a more common feature on smaller boards that have less room for expansion, usually intended for HTPC/streaming usage. These solutions rely on external antennas as well. As just brew it said, no current x86 desktop chipset supports Wi-Fi natively, so all of these solutions still require drivers ...
I've used MagicDisc for years now. It's freeware, can mount multiple 'drives'/images, and can rip ISOs. All those options are accessed via a convenient system tray icon. I don't use Windows 7, but it claims to support it.