Seven useful Windows 7 tips and tricks
- Bypass the Recycle Bin. The Windows Recycle Bin is a good safeguard against accidental file deletions. ...
- Open Windows Explorer faster. ...
- Enable underlining of keyboard shortcuts. ...
- Bypass the Windows splash screen. ...
- Lock Windows quickly. ...
- Show hidden files, folders, and drives. ...
- Rename multiples files.
- How do I make Windows 7 look better?
- What additional things you can do in Windows 7?
- Should I stick with Windows 7?
- How do I make Windows 7 run faster?
- How can I make my desktop more attractive?
- Can you still use Windows 7 after 2020?
- What should I do when Windows 7 is no longer supported?
- Can Windows 7 be hacked?
How do I make Windows 7 look better?
5 Cool Ways To Customize Your Windows 7 System
- Change The Welcome Screen. There are two basic things you can change that will affect the welcome screen. ...
- Add Desktop Gadgets. Gadgets are tiny tools that sit on your desktop. ...
- Change The Windows Theme. ...
- Create A Custom Desktop Slideshow. ...
- Add Toolbars To Taskbar & Enable Quick Launch Bar.
What additional things you can do in Windows 7?
Top 10 Things to Do with a New Windows 7 System
- Get Your Must-Have Apps Installed Quickly with Ninite (and the Lifehacker Pack)
- Learn the Shortcuts. ...
- Set Up a Dual-Boot System. ...
- Organize and Customize Your Libraries. ...
- Integrate Dropbox with Your System. ...
- Get Your Old "Show Desktop" Button Back. ...
- Set Up XP Mode and Make It More Convenient. ...
Should I stick with Windows 7?
Windows 7 is no longer supported, so you better upgrade, sharpish... For those still using Windows 7, the deadline to upgrade from it has passed; it's now an unsupported operating system. So unless you want to leave your laptop or PC open to bugs, faults and cyber attacks, you best upgrade it, sharpish.
How do I make Windows 7 run faster?
Here are some tips to help you optimize Windows 7 for faster performance.
- Try the Performance troubleshooter. ...
- Delete programs you never use. ...
- Limit how many programs run at startup. ...
- Defragment your hard disk. ...
- Clean up your hard disk. ...
- Run fewer programs at the same time. ...
- Turn off visual effects. ...
- Restart regularly.
How can I make my desktop more attractive?
8 ways to make your desktop look beautiful
- Get a constantly changing background. A great Microsoft application which lets you cycle between wallpapers automatically, meaning your desktop is always looking fresh and new. ...
- Clean up those icons. ...
- Download a dock. ...
- The ultimate background. ...
- Get even more wallpapers. ...
- Move the Sidebar. ...
- Style your Sidebar. ...
- Clean your desktop.
Can you still use Windows 7 after 2020?
When Windows 7 reaches its End of Life on January 14 2020, Microsoft will no longer support the aging operating system, which means anyone using Windows 7 could be at risk as there will be no more free security patches.
What should I do when Windows 7 is no longer supported?
Staying safe with Windows 7
Keep your security software up to date. Keep all your other applications up to date. Be even more skeptical when it comes to downloads and emails. Keep doing all the things that allow us to use our computers and the internet safely — with a little more attention than before.
Can Windows 7 be hacked?
Microsoft is bailing out of its cat-and-mouse game with hackers. That means if cyber criminals find a way to break into Windows 7, Microsoft will no longer fix it. Windows 7 users can still use their computers after Tuesday, but those who do will be at "greater risk for viruses and malware", according to Microsoft.