How to Minimize Skype to Windows 7 System Tray (Notification Area)

On Windows 7, Skype default behavior is to minimize to the Task Bar.  On Skype dialog, clicking the Minimize button or the "X" (Close button) will both cause Skype to minimize to the Task Bar.

Here’s how to minimize Skype to system tray (notification area) on Windows 7.
Using Skype Built-In Method

1. In Skype, go to Tools -> Options.
2. Then, click on Advanced tab to go to Advanced settings.
3. Uncheck (or untick) the Keep Skype in the taskbar while I’m signed in option.
4. Click Save.

Now when you click the "X" (Close button), Skype will minimize to the System Tray (Notification Area).
Note : clicking the Minimize button will still minimize to the Task Bar.

How to enable multi-region on DVD Drive Matshita UJ892

In a typical laptop DVD Drive, you will only have 5 times to set the Region Code of the physical drive.

You can patch the DVD Drive's firmware to allow unlimited setting of the Region Code.

This entry is tested for Matshita DVD Drive model UJ892 only.

1. Download the firmware flashing tool : "MatshitaWinDump" and "MatshitaFlash".
Link here
2. Follow the instruction on the website to do the backup of your DVD Drive's firmware and to create a patched firmware.
3. Follow the instruction on the website to run the flashing program to flash to the patched firmware.
4. Install DVD43 to enable decrypting of your DVD.
Link here