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Adjusting Windows Task bar size: In Windows 7
Jan 30th
In Windows 7, the usual size of the Windows Taskbar is a bit larger than usual. This takes some extra space at the bottom of the computer screen. This makes selecting the applications easier as the buttons are bigger. However for those who are using smaller screens this may be a bit annoying as it takes more space on the screen. If you want you can make the size of the taskbar smaller by following the steps below.
- In a blank space in the taskbar right click and select properties.
- You will see the ‘Taskbar and Start Menu Properties’ dialog box with many tabs.
- Here click ‘Use small icons’ and select it.
- Now click OK and close the dialog box.
Now the task bar will occupy smaller space. If you want you can also hide the task bar when not required. If you want to hide the task bar, in step 2 above, select the ‘Taskbar’tab, and in ‘Taskbar appearance’, select ‘Autohide the taskbar’. If you choose this, if you bring the mouse to the bottom of the screen the taskbar will appear and if you move away from the task bar, it will be hidden.
Windows 7 Shortcut Keys
Dec 15th
Here are some useful shortcut keys for Windows 7 users.
Windows key + Up Arrow = Active window will be maximized
Windows key + Down Arrow = Active window will be minimized
Windows key + Left Arrow = Active window will be moved to the left
Windows key + Right Arrow = Active window will be moved to the right
Windows key + Home Key = All windows will be minimized. If already minimized they will be opened.
Windows key + T = The first application in task bar will be given focus. If you press T continuously the focus will be switched to other applications in that order.
Windows key + Space bar = If you keep pressed, Windows Startup will be shown.
Windows key + 1-9 any number key = The respective application in the task bar will be given focus.
Windows key + Plus key = Window will be zoomed in
Windows key + Minus key = Window will be zoomed out.
Windows 7
Dec 15th
Windows 7 is just a month old. Many users have shared the experiences in Windows 7. Usually when a new Windows OS is released, many patches, drivers and other updates will follow in the following months after the release. So by right the review should be done only after a few months of the release. However here is a list of the good and not so good points in Windows 7 found in the first month of its use.
1. Upgrade process
Many of the Windows 7 users are usually upgraded from Windows XP. More than 70% users are from Windows XP while 18% are from Windows Vista. Some 6% upgraded from both and a fraction of users got it from new systems. Most of the users found the upgrade was smooth except for a few users who saw blue screen and the computers hang. This could have been due to the fact that the system was a bit too old and required some special drivers etc. So overall the upgrade seems to be smooth in most cases.
2. New features in Windows 7
- Taskbar, System tray, Windows Dialing, Desktop aerobic show are some of the enhancements in Windows 7. Most users have pointed out these. Out of these, the new Task bar seems to be the most liked feature.
- The most disliked feature in Windows 7 was the Internet explorer 8 version that comes with Windows 7.
- The other disliked features were Home group and media players.
- The Windows user account control that was not so popular in Vista system has been changed in Window 7 and is a welcome surprise.
- windows 7 does not have Windows Messenger, Movie maker and live mail.
- Many drivers for old printers and other equipments are also missing in Windows 7
- Moreover for security reasons windows 7 expects digital signatures in these drivers and hence some old drivers do not work any more.
- Jump list, One click, Home group, device stage are some of the users interfaces that are new in Windows 7 and there is a learning curve for old windows users.
- Some security analysts say that Windows 7 is not entirely free from virus attacks as one would expect.
- Windows 7 does not include anti virus software
- Most of the users complained about the price of Windows 7 as well. The price may come down in the coming months.
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