Tag Archives: Windows 7
Disable Taskbar Thumbnails
I always have multiple programs, documents, and various other windows opened at one time. I like to fully utilize my computer’s multi-tasking ability and my mouse is constantly on the move. A feature of the Windows 7 Taskbar is rather annoying to me, really since the beginning. That is the popup thumbnail as your mouse hovers (even for a moment) over that program or window. Some may find it helpful, but I find it useless [...]
Make Windows 7 Start Menu Function Like Windows XP
The All Programs menu of the Start Menu in Windows XP opens folders across the screen in a way that makes it easy to see everything and open the program shortcut you’re looking for. It also organizes items in the list alphabetically starting with important Windows shortcuts like Windows Update, followed by your many program shortcut folders, and ends with program shortcuts that aren’t organized into specific folders. The Start Menu in Windows 7 is [...]
Use Checkmarks To Select Multiple Files & Folders
If you wanted to select a number of files or folders from within Windows Explorer, you can hold the Shift key and select them all. This makes mass moving or deleting easy. If you’re interested in another way to mass select files and folders in Windows 7, you may consider enabling check-boxes while viewing folders. It could make selecting multiple files easier for you. To enable this option, open up Folder Options. This window can [...]
Add Recycle Bin To Start Menu Or Taskbar
In a recent support query, I was asked about creating a shortcut for the Recycle Bin in the Start Menu. This client wanted a clean Desktop to show off their wallpaper but didn’t want to lose this important tool. Today’s computer tech tip will do just that and works for Windows 7 and Vista. Open a Windows Explorer window (like Computer or Documents). Copy/Paste %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\ to be whisked away to C:\Users\Your Account\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu. Once [...]
Remove Program From File’s Recommended Programs List
Have you ever opened a file with the wrong program and later found that program listed as a “Recommended Program” for other files of that file type? It’s the wrong program and you accidentally selected it once. Why does it keep showing up? The problem is called file type association. You opened a file using a certain program, so now all files of that same type open with that program. In this tech tip example, [...]
E-Book Review: Network Your Computers & Devices
I was recently given the opportunity to review my first product on this site – an e-book titled Network Your Computers & Devices: Step by Step. The aim of this book is to guide users in setting up a home network where computers of varying operating systems can share files wirelessly. It is targeted toward those of beginner-level knowledge and follows easy step-by-step instructions supplemented by appropriately chosen screenshots to further help beginners understand networking [...]