1. Getting To Know Microsoft Windows 7
Kenton B. Smith
Center for Academic Technology
Academic Technology Specialist

2. Task Bar & Start Menu Improvements
Action Center
Jump Lists
Pin Items
Ctrl/Click Taskbar to shuffle
Start Menu
Jump Lists
Pin Items

3. Windows 7 Shake Peek Snap
Remember the Etch-a-Sketch where you would shake it to make things disappear? Windows 7 uses the same shake concept to help you manage your windows.
Peek
take a quick look at open windows by pointing at a taskbar button or clear the desktop by clicking the “Show Desktop” button
Snap
Expand open windows, make them fill the screen or view them side

4. Best Windows 7 Hotkeys Display Projection: p
Windows Mobility Center: x
Taskbar Navigation: t
Application Launcher: – 5
Maximize, Minimize, Restore: Up Down
Zoom In and Zoom Out:
Minimize All Background Windows: home
Device Manager: pause
Cycle through open windows: Tab

5. Windows 7 User Access Control
4 UAC Settings
Always notify
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop)
Never notify (Disable UAC)
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 introduce additional User Account Control (UAC) settings that are similar to the Internet Explorer security zone model. If you are logged on as a local administrator, you can enable or disable UAC notifications, or choose when to be notified about changes to your computer.
Windows Vista only offers you two types of UAC settings: on and off. In Windows 7, you have more settings to choose from.
There are four UAC settings that you can choose from: Always notify Select this setting if you:
Always want to be notified when programs try to install software or make chanegs to your computer
Make changes to Windows settings.
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer Select this setting if you:
Want to be notified only when programs try to make changes to your computer.
Don't want to be notified when you make changes to Windows settings.
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop) Select this setting if you:
Want to be notified only when programs try to make changes to your computer without the desktop being dimmed.
Never notify (Disable UAC) Select this setting if you:
Never want to be notified when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
Never want to be notified when you make changes to Windows settings.
Type UAC in the Start Menu Search box

6. Power Options and performance
Runs with fewer background activities so your PC processor doesn't work as hard and draws less power.
Less power-hungry DVD playback
Automatic screen dimming
Powers off unused ports
More accurate battery-life indicator
Power Plans
Balanced
Power saver
High performance
Tired of your laptop dying when you need it most? Windows 7 is designed to help your battery last longer.

7. Help the Help Desk Help You
The Problem Steps Recorder
Screen-capture tool that allows the end-user to record the problems they’re having step-by-step.
Hit “record” then add comments as needed.
An HTML-based file is converted to a .ZIP folder, which is easily passed on to the help desk.
The program is accessible from the Control Panel under “Record steps to reproduce a problem” or run psr.exe from Explorer.

8. Your Own Personal Help Desk
Windows Troubleshooting Platform.
Experiencing minor issues like Windows Aero not displaying or sound controls not functioning?
Avoid having to call the helpdesk.
Type “fix” or “Troubleshoot” in the Start Menu.
list of Windows Troubleshooting Packs allows you to choose from what might be giving you trouble, and the troubleshooter will faithfully attempt to clear up the problem.

9. Crunch The Numbers Calculator Modes Templates Convert formulas
Standard
Scientific
Programmer
Statistics
Convert formulas
Temperature
Weight
Area
Time
Templates
Gas mileage
Lease estimations
Mortgage estimations.

10. 4/8/2019