Thread: Talking about Microsoft Windows 7

Very nice Mie1! Works very nicely....and as you say has all the goodies in one place.
Thanks!

:-)

One thing that annoys me about Windows 7 is that it is easy to shutdown the whole computer when all you want is to log off, or switch users or restart, because the Shutdown button is so prominent and the other functions only accessibly by clicking on the arrow. Hmm - I'm sure I'm not the only one who's shut down their machines when all we want is to logoff. Maybe MS can do something about this

The original Windows 7 GodMode string was:
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And here are the additional items:
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Microsoft

One of the annoying things about Vista was the User Account Control - or short UAC - security feature that would constantly pop up and ask for security credentials. Sometimes this makese sense, at other times it's just in the way of using the computer productively. Here's an easy way to disable it in Windows 7, although you should keep in mind that ic ould potentuiall ymake your comptuer less secure and so do it with caution.

Windows 7 makes it much easier to deal with UAC settings. You don’t have to completely disable UAC if you don’t want to but just type UAC into the start menu or Control Panel search box and drag the slider up or down, depending on how often you want to be alerted. If you drag it all the way down to the bottom, you’ll have disabled it entirely.

Just be very,very careful .... that registry does not forgive mistakes easily!

You may know this already, but I thought I'd mention it in any case.
Windows 7 includes a little-known new feature called Virtual Wi-Fi, which effectively turns your PC or laptop into a software-based router. Any other Wi-Fi-enabled devices within range - a desktop, laptop, an iPod perhaps - will "see" you as a new network and, once logged on, immediately be able to share your internet connection.

This will only work if your wireless adapter driver supports it, though, and not all do. Check with your adapter manufacturer and make sure you've installed the very latest drivers to give you the best chance.

Once you have driver support then the easiest approach is to get a network tool that can set up virtual Wi-Fi for you. There's a utility called Virtual Router that is free, easy to use and should have you sharing your internet connection very quickly.

This one could come in real handy in a sticky situation: Once you've installed Windows 7 it's a good idea to create a system repair disc straight away in case you run into problems booting the OS later on.

Click Start > Maintenance > Create a System Repair Disc, and let Windows 7 build a bootable emergency disc.

If the worst does happen then it could be the only way to get your PC running again. I've seen too many hard disks fail not to appreciate this little utility.

We all know this situation, either in a work or a domestic setting: Users install all manner of applications without either getting consent from someone who manages and maintains the computer, or from parents.

Windows 7 hass a neat little tool called AppLockerthat basically ensures users can only run the programs you specify.

It's easy to set up as well: Just create rule to allow everything signed by a particular publisher, so choose Microsoft, say, and that one rule will let you run all signed Microsoft applications.

Launch GPEDIT.MSC and go to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Application Control Policies > AppLocker to get an idea for how this works. I love it!

• Windows key + Left: docks current window to the left side of the screen.
• Windows key + Right: docks current window to the right side of the screen.
• Windows key + Up: maximizes and/or restores foreground window.
• Windows key + Down: minimizes active window.
• For a Vista-esque taskbar rather than the Windows 7 superbar right-click the Taskbar, go to Properties, check the ‘Use small icons’ option, then change the “Taskbar Buttons” option to ‘Never combine.’
• Windows + SHIFT + Left (or Right) will shift a window from monitor to monitor.
• Windows 7 now includes Gabriola which is an elaborate display typeface that takes advantage of OpenType layout to create a variety of stylistic sets.
• Windows + 1 will create a new instance of the first icon in the task bar.
• If you right-click on a Taskbar icon, it brings up the much talked about Jump List. However, the same can be done by clicking with the left mouse button and dragging the icon “out” (so to speak). This was specifically designed for touch-enabled computers, such as your lovely HP TouchSmart PC.
• CTRL + SHIFT when you open an application will run the program as an Administrator,