Work more efficiently with Windows 7

Work more efficiently with Windows 7. Start multiple copies of programs, pin favourites to your task bar and more.

Quick Zoom & other keyboard shortcuts

With Windows 7, you can still use the old keyboard commands CTRL + C to copy, CTRL + V to paste, CTRL + P to print. But now you can zoom in by using the command CTRL + + (plus key) or zoom out by using CTRL + - (minus key). NOTE: for using the zoom command you must use the + and – keys on the keyboard, not on the numeric keypad.
WIN + ↑ Maximise current window
WIN + ↓ Minimise current window

Pin Programs to the Task Bar

The old quick launch toolbar that has been a feature since Windows 95 has been replaced. Instead, the tool bar at the bottom of the screen enables you to pin your favourite programs to enable you to start them quickly and easily.
Click on the WINDOWS icon (the old START button) to launch the menu and select the program you wish, simply right-click on it and choose PIN TO TASK BAR.

Gadgets

Gadgets are small programs or applications that were introduced in Vista, with Windows 7 they have become even more useful. You can use and install gadgets to display the current time and date, receive the latest updates from your subscribed feeds, get information about how your computer is working (if the CPU is working efficiently or having problems.) To install a gadget use the + sign on the gadget tool bar to bring up the list of installed gadgets. Simply select one, right click on it and choose ADD.
To hide or show your Gadgets use the keyboard shortcuts WIN + G.

Switching Displays

Windows 7 will allow you to switch displays if more than one monitor is available by using the keyboard command WIN + P (note: CTRL + P is the command to print, make sure you use the Windows key).
Switching displays will make it easier to switch from single display to multiple, or even to a projector. If you only have the one monitor installed, then the key command will appear to do nothing.

Multiple program copies

You can also start multiple copies of your programs with a single click. Open a program normally from either the programs list or the taskbar. To open another copy, simply click the icon with your centre mouse button.

Sticky it!

Use the built –in sticky notes to easily create notes, to-do lists and more. Type StikyNot.exe into the search box and a yellow coloured sticky note will appear on the screen. Simply type your note, click the + sign to add another note.