Windows 7 Improves Usability

November 26, 2009

The new Windows operating system includes some great new features that will considerably change how you use your PC. One of these features is the taskbar.  By being able to now pin programs to the taskbar, it is no longer just a place to see what applications are currently open.  Not sure what is open? Mouse over any icon in the taskbar and instantly see a thumbnail of all the open windows in that application.

This is just one of the time saving features in Windows 7.

Watch the video to learn more about the taskbar and how to use jump lists and the multiple windows feature.

UI Enhancements – Windows 7

Take a few minutes to learn about the new features in Windows 7 that will greatly boost your productivity.

It will be well worth your time.

Great Tip For Speeding Up Your PC

The initial honeymoon period of owning a new computer can fade quickly.  There are a few scratches on the case, crumbs in the keyboard and fingerprints on the screen.  One of the most annoying things though, is the inevitable SLOW down of your computer’s performance. There are many different issues that can cause this and [...]

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Cool Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 7

We are always looking for shortcuts to speed up everyday computing tasks.  Microsoft definitely kept this in mind when coming up with the new Windows 7.
Some of the great new ones using the windows key include:

Win + Space → Makes all windows transparent so you can see the desktop
Win + Home → Clear all but [...]

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New Computer Needs New Software

With so many great computer deals out there and a tempting new operating system from Microsoft, you may have opted for a new PC, instead of repairing your existing one. Although the price on the new PC may have been great it may not have included all the software you were hoping to have.  Not [...]

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Windows Cleaner Installation and Uninstallation

Windows Cleaning software is simple to install and uninstall, just like any other software. There are no special steps you need to know to benefit from trying the driver updater yourself.
Installing the Software
Firstly you will need to download the installer. This is a small file that will take a minute or two to download, depending [...]

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Parental Controls in Windows 7

A common concern among parents is how to properly and fairly control computer time.  This can be especially hard when children are at home without adult supervision.  While there is 3rd party software applications that can do this, Microsoft has built this feature right into Windows 7.  This video will take you through the set [...]

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Windows 7 & Touchscreen Technology

Windows 7 paired with Windows Touch creates a more interactive computing experience.  With just the flick of your finger you can scroll through your browser windows, family photos or open programs.
See how easy it is to navigate your computer with touchscreen technology.

Windows Touch – Windows 7
Both Dell and HP have Touch supported models.  Stop by [...]

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Tidy Your Desktop with XP’s Desktop Cleanup Wizard

Is your Windows desktop starting to look like a dog’s breakfast? Clean it up easily with a built in Windows XP tool: the Desktop Clean up Wizard

To start the Desktop Cleanup Wizard:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes under Pick a category.
3. Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display.The Display Properties dialog box is displayed.
4. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Desktop tab, and then click Customize Desktop.The Desktop Items dialog box is displayed.
5. Under Desktop cleanup, click to clear the Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days check box if you do not want the Desktop Cleanup Wizard to automatically start every 60 days.
6. Click Clean Desktop Now.The Desktop Cleanup Wizard starts.

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How to Manually Back Up & Restore the Windows Registry

Occasionally, you may need to back up and restore your Windows OS registry by hand.  The following is the official Microsoft instructions for performing these critical tasks:
Instructions for manually backing up the registry in Windows 7, Windows Vista or in Windows XP
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Windows Vista or Windows 7
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Click Start, type systempropertiesprotection in the Start Search [...]

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How to Use the Windows XP Disk Cleanup Tool

The Disk Cleanup tool helps free up space on your hard drive by searching your drive for files that you can safely delete. You can choose to delete some or all of the files. Use Disk Cleanup to perform any of the following tasks to free up space on your hard drive:

Remove temporary Internet files.
Remove [...]

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