Productivity Guides:

Delete an Existing Library in Windows 7

Learn how to delete a Library in Windows 7.

Add a Location to a Library in Windows 7

Learn how to add a new location to an existing Library in Windows 7.

Create a New Library in Windows 7

Learn how to create a new Library in Windows 7.

Using Additional Calculator Functionallity

Learn how to use Windows 7’s calculator Scientific, Programmer, Statistics, Unit Conversions, Date Calculator, and Templates functions.

Temporarily Hide All Desktop Gadgets in Windows 7

Learn how to temporarily hide all of the desktop gadgets in Windows 7.

Using Aero Shake

Learn how to quickly minimize all open windows except one in Windows 7 using Aero Shake.

Using Aero Peek in Windows 7

Learn how to use Aero Peek to quickly see the desktop in Windows 7.

Using Aero Snap

Learn how to use Aero Snap and use mouse movements to arrange windows in Windows 7.

Using Jump Lists in Windows 7

Learn how to use Jump Lists in Windows 7’s Start Menu or Taskbar.

Prevent Users from Sharing Files within Their Profile

Learn how to stop users from sharing files within their profile in Windows 7.

Prohibit Changing Properties of a Private Remote Access Connection

Learn how to prohibit changing properties of a private remote access connection in Windows 7.

Don’t Play a Sound When a Feed or Web Slice is Found

Learn how to set Internet Explorer for Windows 7 to not play a sound when it finds a feed or web slice.

Change a File’s Extension

Learn how to change a file’s extension in Windows 7.

Burn an ISO Image

Learn how to burn a disk image to CD or DVD in Windows 7.

Unzip a File or Folder

Learn how to unzip a file or folder in Windows 7 without any third party software.

Zip a File or Folder

Learn how to compress a file or folder in Windows 7 without using any third party software.

Set Windows Search to Not Include Compressed Files When Searching Non-indexed Locations

Learn how to set Windows 7’s search engine to not search zipped files when searching non-indexed locations.

Set Windows Search to Include Compressed Files When Searching Non-indexed Locations

Learn how to set Windows 7’s search engine to search zipped files when searching non-indexed locations.

Set Windows Search to Include System Directories When Searching Non-indexed Locations

Learn how to set Windows 7’s search engine to search system directories when searching non-indexed locations.

Set Windows Search to Not Include System Directories When Searching Non-indexed Locations

Learn how to set Windows 7’s search engine to not search system directories when searching non-indexed locations.

Turn On Windows Search’s Index

Learn how to turn on Windows 7’s search index.

Turn Off Windows Search’s Index

Learn how to bypass Windows 7’s search index.

Turn Off Natural Language Search

Learn how to turn off Windows 7’s natural language search feature.

Turn On Natural Language Search

Learn how to turn on Windows 7’s natural language search feature.

Set Windows Search to Not Find Partial Matches

Learn how to set Windows 7’s search engine to not find partial matches of words or phrases.

Set Windows Search to Find Partial Matches

Learn how to set Windows 7’s search engine to find partial matches of words or phrases.

Set Windows Search to Include Subfolders when Typing in Search Box

Learn how to set Windows 7’s search engine to search in the current explorer folder and subfolders.

Set Windows Search to Not Include Subfolders when Typing in Search Box

Learn how to set Windows 7’s search engine to only search in the current explorer folder.

Set Windows Search to Search Using File Names and Contents in All Files

Learn how to set Windows 7’s search engine to search all file names and file contents.

Set Windows Search to Search Using File Names and Contents in Indexed Locations Only

Learn how to set Windows 7’s search engine to search using file names and contents in indexed locations only.

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