Windows Shortcuts, Tricks, and Tips to Help You
January 21st 2012 -
No matter how fast or advanced your computer is, you can improve its performance by learning some helpful Windows tips. Even knowledgeable folks who have used the complex Windows operating system for many years aren’t aware of all of the easy adjustments that can make many areas of a computer function better. The downside is that with all the many, many things there is to learn and do with Windows, it’s virtually impossible for one person to learn it all. Below are some helpful and useful tips from Windows that will be beneficial for you to learn.
When you buy Windows 7, it has pre-installed themes and wallpapers that match the location close to where you actually live.
Nonetheless, if you want to choose from among the other theme packs to get a more exotic look for your PC, you can change them. You can find these "hidden" files by clicking on your "C" drive and typing "globalization" in the search window at the top of the page. When that opens, click on the results. Then, type "MCT" in the search box. The five folders – America, Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa, and Canada – will then be listed. So, when you are ready for a new look, you already have a good selection of Theme sets to choose from. They are in a hidden file, but they are not easy to find.
If you are looking for information on the internet, you most likely open your browser and use one of the search engines to do a search. You’ll probably love the convenient Windows 7 feature that lets you conduct searches from your desktop without the need of opening your browser. To do this, you use ‘search connectors’ for the different sites that you search; for example, YouTube. If you have favorite sites that you do quick searches on from time to time, this feature is very convenient and saves you from having to open your browser first. If you are interested in finding a site that doesn’t have search connectors you can download, you can create your own search connectors by following the instructions on sites created just for that purpose.
Most of us accumulate a lot of files on our computers after we have had them for a while. You may have systematized your filing systems so you can find a particular file quickly; if not, it’s going to keep getting increasingly difficult to locate a file you need. With Windows Vista or XP, you have folders such as My Documents where you can put the appropriate files and then group them by different options, such as file type, size, and date modified. If you have Windows 7, however, you have even more possibilities by using the Libraries feature. This enables you to create libraries where you can easily view where all of your files are, even if they’re stored remotely. This feature is a convenient, advanced system that helps you organize your files in a manner that works for you.
When you start looking for more efficient ways to use Windows, you’ll find that there are all kinds of tricks you can find. Of course, you don’t want to learn all of them, just the ones that will help you with your computer tasks. Do some research on the internet and you will find a lot more tips and shortcuts for using the Windows Operating System. We’ve just given you a taste of what’s available.
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