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Windows 7 comes with a host of attractive features such as Snap, Homegroup, Smart desktop themes, remote media streaming, and many more. If you are currently using Windows Vista, you should strongly consider an upgrade so that you can get the most out of your PC's resources.
And for those who already have taken the leap, here are some tips that will help you get the most out of your brand new system:
You can access jump lists using the left mouse button. These lists enable to access your most-used files and apps in the just two clicks.
You can access your favorite folders faster by adding them to the Favorites section in Windows Explorer. Move the folder to the explorer and right-click Favorites. Select Add Current Location to add the folder to favorites.
Short cuts to system programs can be created by doing a right-click on the program icon and then selecting Properties. Once there, select the Shortcut tab and then click the Shortcut Key to specify the short-cut for that program
If you want to get the best look on your LCD monitor or laptop screen, select the Clear Type Tuner. This can be done by running cttune.exe' through the Start Menu of the search box.
You can add videos to the Start Menu by doing a right-click on the Start button of the menu, selecting Properties, and then clicking Customize. Once on it, select Display as a link in the videos section at the bottom.
You can directly burn ISO images to CD's or DVD's by double-clicking the ISO image and then clicking burn.
Make use of Windows 7 Display Colour Calibration Wizard for various settings such as brightness, color, and contrast to get the look that feels absolutely right.
Windows 7 enables you to build your own bootable system repair disc. Just click the Start menu, go to Maintenance and then select the Create a System Repair Disc to get this done.
While these tweaks seem too much work at the start, once you've done them, your regular activities on Windows 7 will become a breeze. Try a couple of thing we've mentioned to see for yourself.
