Tip 1. Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Well, you have been using your mouse in order to drag and dock the windows to the left or the right side of the screen and even for dragging it or maximizing it, but if you use the keyboard, it is much faster than the mouse. Here are some of the keyboard shortcuts:
- Win + Left Arrow to dock the window to the left side and Win + Right Arrow in order to dock it to the screen’s right side.
- Win + Up Arrow and Win + Down Arrow to get it maximized and minimized or restore.
- Win + M in order to minimize everything
- Alt + Up, Alt + Left Arrow, Alt + Right Arrow are used for moving to the parent folder, browsing Backward and Forward while going through the folders within the Explorer.
- Alt + Win + # in order to access the Jump List of program on the taskbar denoted by number ‘#’.
- Win + Home is used minimize or restore all the open windows other than the active window.
Tip 2. Using Left Mouse Button to Access the Jump Lists
One can see the Jump Lists by right clicking on a taskbar icon but it is also possible to access the Jump Lists by holding and dragging up the left mouse button. This trick is essentially beneficial for those who use laptop touchpad or touch screen, as they are not required to click any button for accessing a context menu.
Tip 3. Pinning the most Frequently Used Folders to the Taskbar
This is a great way to get quick access to all your favorite folders. You simply need to right click on your favorite folders, drag them, and pin them to Windows Explorer present on the taskbar. Now you’ll get to see them in the Jump List and get a quick access to them by simply right clicking on the Explorer.
Tip 4. Rearranging the Icons on the System Tray
You get to rearrange the icons on the taskbar the way you want it to be. You can even start entirely fresh instances as well as switch to the running one out of the first ten programs on the taskbar by simply using Win +1, Win +2, etc. You even get to rearrange the icons on the system tray. It is up to you whether you reorder them or move them out of or back in the tray. You get to control whatever you want to stay aware of as well as of those from which you need to get notified constantly.
Tip 5. Adding Folders to Favorites
It is possible to add a library or folder to the Windows Explorer’s Favorites section. If you want to add a folder, you just need to add a folder, move to it in the Explorer after that right click on the Favorites in the left navigation section and finally select the Add current location to Favorites. This way all your favorite folders become accessible in quick way in the form of File -> Save As dialogues.
Tip 6. Creating Program oriented Keyboard Shortcuts
It is possible to create program oriented keyboard shortcuts in Windows 7. You just need to Right click the program icon of any program for which you want to create keyboard shortcut. After right clicking, select the properties. Now simply select the Shortcut tab and click on the Shortcut Key, and get the keyboard shortcut set for that program.
Tip 7. Get Expanded ‘Send To’ Menu
It is the simplest of the tip or trick to try on Windows 7. You simply need to press Shift while you right click on a folder. This will get you an expanded ‘Send To’ menu.
Tip 8. Pinning the Control Panel to the Taskbar
You may think that the Control Panel can be pinned via the Start Menu or by simply using the drag and drop option but it is technically not possible. But you can still have the task done in simple steps. First of all you need to open the Control Panel first, after which you are required to right click the taskbar icon of the Control Panel to get it pinned to the taskbar. This proves very advantageous as in this way the Jump List of the Control Panel allows you to have quick access to the functions that you have recently used.
Tip 9. Using Clear Type to Adjust Screen Text
Clear Type Tuner proves the best option for bringing best look on the laptop screen or the LCD monitor. Thus you got to use it. First of all you’ll have to Run “ ~ cttune.exe` from the Start Menu search box, if you don’t like this way then go to the Control Panel Display applet. After this you simply need to select ‘Adjust ClearType Text’ from the left.
Tip 10. Adding Video to Start Menu
It is not possible to place a link to the videos on the Start Menu in Windows 7 by default. So, if you want to place a link to your videos on the Start Menu in Windows 7, simply right click on Start, and select properties and then click on customize. After this, go to the bottom of the Videos section and choose Display as a link.
