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ISBN: 1435454316
Publication Date: 2009
This book is aimed at the home user, but most sections except for games and instant messaging have some relevance.
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Acknowledgment/Credit
Much of the information in this guide came from a Windows 7 LibGuide by Katherine Nazarian of Mitchell College.
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Windows 7 Overview
- Up to Speed in 5 Minutes (Requires Microsoft Silverlight)A five minute video overview of this new operating system.
- Up to Speed in 5 Minutes (Download WMV file)This has the same content as the Silverlight video. Must be downloaded to your desktop.
- Getting Around the Desktop (PDF)A five page PDF describing basic navigation features of Windows 7.
Finding Your Files
- 5 Minute Overview (Requires Microsoft Silverlight)This video gives you a one-stop overview of search, libraries, and more.
- Jump Lists (Requires Microsoft Silverlight)Use these new shortcuts for quick access to frequently used documents, folders, and locations.
- Libraries (Requires Microsoft Silverlight)Libraries include everything in your MyDocuments folder as well as documents and folders saved on your desktop and hard drive.
- Working With LibrariesArticle on using the documents, photos and other "libraries" available with Windows 7.
- Recent ItemsYou may remember having a "Recent Items" option on the Start Menu in Windows XP. To make this appear, open your Start Menu and right click in an empty space. Choose "Properties", then "Customize...". Scroll down to "Recent Items" and check the box, then click OK to close out. Now you'll see a Recent Items option on your Start Menu.
- SearchingA quick overview of new search features in Windows 7.
Fun New Navigation
- PeekPeek at your desktop or close all windows at once with this handy new feature.
- PinPut your favorite files and folders at your fingertips.
- ShakeClear the clutter on your screen in one single step!
- Show DesktopClick the transparent rectangle in the lower right corner of your screen to minimize all windows at once and show your desktop.
- SnapQuickly view two screens side-by-side.
- Task Bar EnhancementsThe new task bar features searching and more shortcuts than ever before.
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