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Shake, Snap, and Roll! 25 Cool Things You Can Do with Windows 7. Teresa Phillips Bulloch County Schools. www.gaetc2011.wikispaces.com. Teresa Phillips Instructional Technology Specialist Bulloch County Schools tbphillips@bulloch.k12.ga.us. 1. Shake.
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Shake, Snap, and Roll!25 Cool Things You Can Do with Windows 7 Teresa Phillips Bulloch County Schools
www.gaetc2011.wikispaces.com Teresa Phillips Instructional Technology Specialist Bulloch County Schools tbphillips@bulloch.k12.ga.us
1. Shake Shake a window to minimize everything except that window
3. Personalize • Picture (User Account) • Start; click on picture; Change picture • Desktop Background • Change your desktop background (wallpaper) > Rt click desktop; personalize; desktop background (can choose picture library for slideshow) • Themes • Start Menu • Rt click > properties > customize
4. Show Desktop • Located in bottom right corner next to clock and date • Click to minimize all windows and show desktop
5. Search computer Start > enter text in white box to quickly search computer
6. Pin to Start Menu • Right click on any program > pin to start menu
7. Pin to taskbar • Customize your taskbar so that programs you use most are located there for quick access • Right-click on program > Pin to Taskbar
9. Resize window • Grab window and pull down • Restore > resize
10. Desktop Shortcuts • Pull down any window so it’s not maximized • Click on icon in front of http:// and drag to desktop • Right click > Rename
11.Snap • Side by Side • Drag open window to side • Vertically • Drag window vertically to top or bottom • Maximize • Drag window to top to maximize
14. Search Documents • Libraries (Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos) • Search filters
15. Problem Steps Recorder • Start > type psr in search box • Records actions on the screen and plays back like slide show
17. Snipping Tool • All programs > accessories • Takes a screen shot and saves as png or jpeg
18. Speech Recognition • Start > all programs > accessories > ease of access
19. Magnifier • Start > all programs > accessories > ease of access • Press Esc to close
21. Sticky Notes • Start > All programs > accessories Text can be formatted by selecting the text then: Ctrl + B = Bold Ctrl + I = Italics Ctrl + T= Strike through Ctrl + U= Underline Ctrl + Shift L= bulleted list or numbered list Ctrl + Shift > or < = resizes the font To change color> Rt click and select color Add another sticky note > Click on the + on a current sticky note
22. Gadgets • Rt click desktop; gadgets; drag anywhere you’d like; more online
23. Automatic Backup • Control Panel > System and Security > Backup • Set automatic backups
24. DVD Maker • Start > enter dvd in search box (Windows DVD Maker) • Movies or Slideshows • Burn DVD that will play in a DVD player
25. Windows Live Essentials • http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/explore/tips-for-windows-live-essentials • SkyDrive (online storage) • Mesh (syncs to multiple computers) • Photo Gallery • Movie Maker
Helpful Resources • http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/home • http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/videos • http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/explore/12-tips-for-Windows-7
2. Peek Hover over icons at bottom to peek at windows that are open Note: multiple Internet tabs can be viewed
8. Jumplist • Create jumplists (shortcuts or favorites organized by program) • Right click on task bar > put cursor over item > pin • Drag from desktop and drop on taskbar
12. Updated Features • Calculator • Paint
13. Extend Desktop • Windows + P
16. Sound Recorder • Start > All programs > Accessories • Saves recordings as wma files
20. Pin to Library • Network locations • Folders