Zuthus Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 List of Compatible Anti-Virus for Windows 7 Windows is one of the most exploited operating system and you definitely cannot survive online threats without a good anti-virus and anti-spyware software. The How-To-Geek lists has compiled a list of Anti-virus softwares compatible with Windows 7. 5 Great Features in Windows 7 Martin from Ghacks talks about 5 Great Featuresyou should know about in Windows 7, he promises that those features are not just run of the mill. Shortcut Keys in Windows 7 Shortcut Keysdefinitely save users a lot of time, and Minty White has come up with a handy list of shortcut keys available in Windows 7, definite time saver. Hidden Themes In Windows 7 The latest versions of Windows are more about looks, and Windows themes are definitely a craze, however Windows 7 does not allow users to use all the themes out of the box. Nirmal points out a neat trick that will allow you to use allthe hidden themes in Windows 7. How To Enable Run Command In Windows 7? The run command is hidden by default in Windows 7 and blame it on the improvised start menu, however this trick can help you enable and display the run command in Windows 7. Eliminate annoying folder crashes Reliability is something we all fret about, and often we only come across a PC problem when needing to get something done quickly. If you're having a problem with your computer being unstable, one of the options open to you is to open folders in a new process. By default, and as you'd expect, Windows 7 opens new folders within the same process. If you have a crashing folder, this isn't that helpful, especially if you need to get something done rapidly. So in Computer, hold down Shift, right-click on the drive you want to open, and select Open in new process. This folder will then open within the new process and will be unaffected by any other problems your system is experiencing. Bring fonts to life Ever been frustrated by not being able to see what fonts look like? Now you can banish that irritation forever. In Windows 7 previewing Fonts is easy. The new Fonts applet in Control Panel gives you a preview for each font on your system, so you'll be to see all your fonts at a glance. Handily, Windows 7 also groups together font families, so when you can still see the different fonts within a family, the window makes things simple with just a single entry for each family. Oh, and in case you didn't know, Windows 7 also introduces a new open type script font called Gabriola. Be the PC problem solver The Problem Steps Recorder enables you to get to the bottom of those PC problems that friends and family come to you with. Like many of us, you probably get asked by friends and relatives about their own PC problems. But without actually seeing the problem firsthand, it can be difficult to troubleshoot. The Problem Steps Recorder enables them to let you know exactly what's going on with their Windows 7 PC. If they have an issue, they can simply launch the Problem Steps Recorder by going to Start, typing PSR and hitting Return. They then click Start record. The Problem Steps Recorder takes over and notes mouse clicks and keypresses as well as taking screen grabs. Everything is put into a single file which can then be emailed to you. If you often get asked about problems, it could save you a lot of time. Lock down your apps AppLocker is a completely new feature for Windows 7 that enables you to lock down certain applications for users that you specify, using rules and properties to provide access control for applications. Meant primarily for businesses, it's available in Windows 7 Ultimate, while you can also create rules in Windows 7 Professional. You can configure numerous rules including restricting applications by publisher, for example, so you could restrict certain games or simply applications you use for work. AppLocker is hidden away though, in the Local Group Policy Editor. To launch this, run GPEDIT.MSC and go to Computer Configuration ➜ Windows Settings. Then highlight Security Settings and look for Application Control Policies. AppLocker is within this group. Shake your mouse for clarity One of our favourite little enhancements to Windows 7 is the shake to minimise feature. If your desktop is cluttered with windows, it can be a time-consuming process to minimise them all to your taskbar. Now you don't need to. Just grab hold of the title bar of the window you still want to use with your mouse, and shake it around a little. All the windows will minimise to the taskbar, except for the one you're using. Cool eh? Oh, and should you want to clear the entire desktop, then just click on the area next to the clock in the bottom right-hand corner. Sourece: techradar.com More tips in http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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