Jump Lists are a feature exclusive to Windows 7. Jump Lists are handy because they show recently used files for an application or tasks related to that application, and let you access them quickly. Jump Lists can be accessed by right-clicking on an application’s icon in the Windows 7 task bar. There’s another way to access Jump Lists too.… Read More »
One of the most commonly used icons in the Quick Launch Bar is “Show Desktop”. There is no quick launch in Windows 7, but you will be happy to know that you can still “Show Desktop” with a single click. It’s just moved over a bit! Look in the bottom far right, just on the other side of… Read More »
We’re going to show you how to create a shortcut that will let you clear the Windows clipboard anytime you like by clicking its icon. Why would you want to clear the clipboard? Because massive amounts of data copied to the clipboard can slow your computer down significantly. Plus, information stored on the Windows clipboard may contain personal… Read More »
Gene has trouble typing on his Windows 7 laptop While typing on my Toshiba laptop, without warning, the type begins appearing in another part of the sentence. When I look up at the screen, I have a mish mash sentence. I spend more time correcting than typing! Any solution to this problem? Our answer EB says: Mine used… Read More »
When you first install Windows 7, it asks for your language, time and currency. If you choose United States, for example, the available desktop backgrounds and themes will include a United States section with scenery from U.S. locations. Did you know there are many hidden background and themes from other English-speaking countries, like Australia, Great Britain, New Zealand,… Read More »
Sandy wants to know why Windows Movie Maker isn’t the same on Windows 7 I like Windows 7 but I really don’t like what they’ve done with Windows Live Mail and movie maker. I know there’s not much I can do about Windows Live Mail other than use another program or put up with it – but is… Read More »