2011
Lynda.com
David Rivers
01:31:00
English
In Windows 7 Tips and Tricks, author David Rivers shares tips and shortcuts to work more efficiently and get the most out of Windows 7. The course includes tips for controlling Windows with the mouse and keyboard, customizing the display, working with utilities, protecting your privacy on the Internet, improving the performance of the operating system, and more.
Topics include:

Selecting multiple files
Launching and organizing windows
Rearranging taskbar and notification options
Creating libraries
Opening .docx files without Word
Creating a system repair disk
Indexing file types for faster searches
Preventing data loss due to automatic updates
Running older programs in Compatibility Mode

Introduction

Welcome 00:01:09

1. The Top 10 00:18:08

Accessing hidden regional themes and wallpapers 00:02:56
Getting a power efficiency report for your laptop 00:03:02
Customizing the shutdown button 00:01:09
Selecting multiple files with checkboxes 00:01:39
Protecting your privacy in Windows Explorer searches 00:01:44
Resurrecting the Quick Launch bar 00:02:23
Showing Control Panel menus on the Start menu 00:01:11
Accessing Command Prompt from any folder 00:01:02
Displaying access to videos on the Start menu 00:01:31
Searching the internet from the Start menu 00:01:31

2. Timesaving Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts 00:14:38

Previewing files in Windows Explorer 00:02:25
Minimizing, maximizing, or stretching a window 00:01:18
Organizing windows on one half of your desktop 00:01:46
Shifting focus to a single window 00:00:47
Opening new Windows Explorer windows 00:00:54
Managing multiple monitors 00:02:24
Launching new windows from the taskbar 00:01:10
Cycling through open programs 00:01:37
Sneaking a peek at the desktop 00:01:08
Cycling through instances with your mouse 00:01:09

3. Display Tweaks 00:11:28

Rearranging taskbar and notification icons 00:01:54
Displaying full names on the taskbar 00:01:25
Calibrating text rendering and color 00:04:31
Shuffling your desktop background images 00:01:24
Disabling taskbar balloon tips 00:02:14

4. Efficiency Tweaks 00:16:09

Launching web pages directly from the taskbar 00:01:39
Putting desktop access on the taskbar 00:02:10
Changing Explorer's default landing folder 00:01:54
Showing an expanded list of Send To options 00:01:34
Displaying full paths in both panes of Windows Explorer 00:01:42
Pinning the Recycle Bin to the taskbar 00:02:51
Creating your own libraries 00:02:40
Accessing all Control Panel options in one place 00:01:39

5. Tools and Utilities 00:17:02

Using calculator templates 00:02:26
Tracking actions with Problem Steps Recorder 00:04:02
Burning ISO files to CD or DVD 00:01:44
Opening .docx files without Word 00:01:43
Locking down programs with AppLocker 00:05:07
Creating a system repair disk 00:02:00

6. Performance Tweaks 00:12:32

Indexing file types for faster searches 00:03:11
Running older programs using Compatibility mode 00:01:43
Turning windows features on or off 00:02:08
Preventing data loss due to automatic updates 00:01:40
Configuring volume settings for individual programs 00:01:54
Modifying hibernation settings 00:01:56

Conclusion 00:00:35

What's next? 00:00:35

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