some windows 7 tricks & tips

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Great shortcuts – tips and tricks for your keyboard

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In Windows Explorer, hit Ctrl-Shift-N to create a new folder (and highlight it, ready for renaming)
In Windows Explorer, you’re used to right-clicking the mouse for extra options. Try Shift-right-click for even more options (like ‘Pin to Taskbar’ to name just one)
In Windows Explorer, Alt-P switches file previewing on and off. Go for ‘off’ for speed; ‘on’ for previews so you always open the right file.

Explore God Mode

Windows 7 has changed Control Panel a little, but it's still too difficult to locate all the applets and options that you might need. God Mode, however, while not being particularly godlike, does offer an easier way to access everything you could want from a single folder.

To try this out, create a new folder and rename it to:



The first part, "Everything" will be the folder name, and can be whatever you want: "Super Control Panel", "Advanced", "God Mode" if you prefer.

How to change the language in windows 7

If you have the Ultimate or Enterprise edition for Windows Vista or Windows 7, you can download additional language packs by using Windows Update. Once you turn on Windows Update, you can choose which languages you want to install (language packs don't update automatically). Here’s how to do it.

To download language packs for Windows 7

Click the Start button , and then, in the search box, type Windows Update.

In the list of results, click Windows Update.

Click Check online for updates from Microsoft Update, and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.

If any updates are found, click Optional updates are available.

Time to Learn some Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts can make using your PC a lot quicker.

Below are some of the most common but essentials Keyboard shortcuts for Windows.

                                                  UNIVERSAL SHORTCUTS

Windows Key (or)

CTRL + ESC----------------------------Opens Start menu.
Windows Key + R-----------------------Open Run dialog
Windows Key + E-----------------------Open Windows Explorer
Windows Key + D-----------------------Show desktop
Windows Key + L-----------------------Lock computer
Windows Key +
PAUSE or BREAK----------------------Load system properties
Windows Key + B-----------------------Make the system tray active. Use Enter to simulate a double
                                                               click, or use the arrow keys to select the icons
Windows Key + TAB--------------------Windows XP: Cycle forward through applications in the taskbar
                                                                Windows Vista: Cycle forward through Flip 3D

How to Repair your PC

If Windows 7 won't start, you may not need an installation or repair disc any more, as the repair environment is now usually installed on your hard drive. Press [F8] as your PC starts, and if you see a "Repair Your Computer" option, choose that to see the full range of Windows 7 recovery tools.