7 tips for Windows 7 users

2 April 2010 208 views No Comment

Aren’t you using Windows 7, If you are a Windows OS user, you ought to upgrade to Windows. I would say that it is one of the best OS that Microsoft has come out with.

Here are 7 tips that could make using Windows 7 much easier than it already is.

1. Burn ISO

Windows 7 now allows you to burn ISO images to a CD or DVD. No more hunting for a DVD burning software like Nero. Double click on the ISO image file and just follow the dialog box instruction.

2. Desktop Wallpaper change

Do you change you desktop wallpaper often? Now let Windows do that automatically.

Right Click on the Desktop and Click Personalize. Click Desktop Background. Select the images you want to show. Click Browse and add more images.

3. Snipping Tools

Ever wanted to capture the desktop screen or part of the screen? I guess you would have is print screen button on the keyboard and then edit it in paint or other programs. Now there is a snipping tool to assist you.

Click the Start button and key in ‘Snipping’. Click on Snipping Tool and play around with it

4. Minimise Messenger to System Tray

Previous version of Windows allowed you to minimise Windows Live messenger to the System Tray. Now, in Windows 7 when you minimise Windows Live messenger it stays on the Task Bar.

Right Click Windows Live Messeger (preferrably from the start menu) and click properties.
Click Compatability tab. Select Windows Vista.

Now you should see the Live Messenger in the System Tray

5. Show or Hide Icons in Notification area

It might be useful to show some regularly used icon in the notification area(system tray). By default often used or critical icons appear. You can change this by customizing.

Click on the small arrow beside the notification area and click customize.

Choose the available notification icons and choose show or hide from the drop down list.

6. Aero Snap

One neat feature that has been mention is the Aero Snap. Dragging a Window to the left or right hand corner will snap the window to the right or left half of the screen. This is useful if you are researching or comparing some notes. Sadly it wont be great on small screens.