Archive for the ‘Windows 7’ Category.
Taskbar previews show you a preview of currently open windows in applications, but if your using a magnifier they can be distracting. The easiest way to switch this off is by disabling the Aero theme, but this then stops the Windows 7 Magnifier from working in full screen mode.
Windows Live Messenger normally starts automatically when you first start Windows 7, if you don’t wish to use Live Messenger you can disable it. One of the benefits of disabling Messenger is that it can speed up your Windows boot time.
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Do you find it annoying how Windows automatically opens a submenu if you linger a little too long with your mouse in the Start Menu. Here’s how to switch this off.
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Windows Transparency does look very pretty, but if your using magnification software, the blurred image of the window underneath your current window can be distracting. Here’s how to turn off this ‘feature’.
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In many Windows applications you can undo your last action, this can be done by pressing the undo button on the toolbar, or by using the keyboard:-
If you find the text and icons on your screen too small, then Windows 7 provides an easy method of increasing the size of Windows Elements.
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Mouse Keys allows you to control the mouse pointer, and carryout actions such as double clicking and drag and drop using the Keyboard. Continue reading ‘MouseKeys, Using the Keyboard to control the mouse.’ »
Using a keyboard short cut makes it easier to launch your favourite programs without having to look on the desktop, or navigate the start menu. In this guide we’ll create a keyboard short cut to launch Microsoft Word.
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