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Windows 7 – Additional Hotkeys

grapii — Sun, 09 May 2010 15:24:50 +0000

The new hotkey goodness didn’t stop with moving windows around—one of the best new hotkeys in Windows 7 is the fact that you can create a new folder with a hotkey.

Just open up any Windows Explorer window, hit the Ctrl+Shift+N shortcut key sequence, and you’ll be rewarded with a shiny “New Folder” ready for you to rename.
Here’s a few more interesting hotkeys for you:

Ctrl+Shift+N: Creates a new folder in Windows Explorer.
Alt+Up: Goes up a folder level in Windows Explorer.
Alt+P: Toggles the preview pane in Windows Explorer.
Shift+Right-Click on a file: Adds Copy as Path, which copies the path of a file to the clipboard.
Shift+Right-Click on a file: Adds extra hidden items to the Send To menu.
Shift+Right-Click on a folder: Adds Command Prompt Here, which lets you easily open a command prompt in that folder.
Windows+P: Adjust presentation settings for your display.
Windows+(+/-): Zoom in/out.
Windows+G: Cycle between the Windows Gadgets on your screen

Setup Xbox Media Center using Windows 7

grapii — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 21:01:00 +0000

Media Center provides an awesome experience in showing off your pictures or home videos to your guests, and your Xbox can provide this experience thanks to it’s builtin Media Center Extender. Before you can play content from Windows Media Center on your Xbox 360 console, you need to connect your console to Windows Media Center.

Step 1:

Get Setup Key from Xbox 360

On your console, go to My Xbox and select Windows Media Center.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Write down the 8-digit Media Center Setup Key.

Step 2:

Add an Extender on your computer

Start Windows Media Center on Windows 7 PC.
Click Tasks, and then click Add Extender.
When prompted, enter the 8-digit Setup Key from Xbox 360.
Complete the Extender setup.

Step 3:

Download and print the Media Center Quick Reference Guide

Existing Setup:

If you were previously using your Xbox 360 with a Windows Media Center Based PC, you will need to remove the existing connection before setting up a new Windows 7 Media Center PC.

On the Windows 7 Media Center PC

Click Start, Windows Media Center.
Select Task, Settings.
Select Extender.
Select your Xbox 360 Media Center Extender.
Select Uninstall.

On Xbox 360

On Xbox 360, go to My Xbox and then System Settings, then select Computers.
Select Windows Media Center, and then press the A button.
Select Disconnect.
Press the B button until you return back to the System Settings.

Windows 7 – Window Management Hotkeys

grapii — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:20:22 +0000

One of the best changes in Windows 7 is the ability to “snap” windows to the side of the screen, maximize them by dragging to the top of the screen, or even move them to another monitor with a shortcut key.

The full list of keyboard shortcuts includes:

Windows+Home: Clear all but the active window.
Windows+Space: All windows become transparent so you can see through to the desktop.
Windows+Up arrow: Maximize the active window.
Shift+Windows+Up arrow: Maximize the active window vertically.
Windows+Down arrow: Minimize the window/Restore the window if it’s maximized.
Windows+Left/Right arrows: Dock the window to each side of the monitor.
Shift+Windows+Left/Right arrows: Move the window to the monitor on the left or right.

You can also interact with windows by dragging them with the mouse:

Drag window to the top: Maximize
Drag window left/right: Dock the window to fill half of the screen.
Shake window back/forth: Minimize everything but the current window.
Double-Click Top Window Border (edge): Maximize window vertically.

Windows 7 Wallpaper Collection

grapii — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:30:34 +0000

A collection of 36 Windows 7 wallpapers to enhance your computers desktop image. You can save individual images or download the entire collection in one zip file.

Download the entire collection: windows-7-wallpapers.zip

Windows 7 Launch

grapii — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:25:58 +0000

Microsoft Windows 7 operating system launches today officially. Of the dozens and dozens new features here’s some of the highlights:

Gadgets

Place your gadgets anywhere on the desktop, no longer are they restricted to the sidebar.

Tablet PC

Improvements to Tablet PC adds a new Math Input Panel that recognises handwritten formulas.

Taskbar

In Windows 7, the taskbar has been completely redesigned to help you get more done.

Windows DVD Maker

With Windows DVD Maker, you can make DVD-video discs with your favourite videos and digital photos to watch on your TV or computer.

HomeGroup

HomeGroup takes the headache out of sharing files and printers on a home network.

Peek

Aero Peek gives you the power of X-ray vision, so you can peek past all your open windows straight to the Windows 7 desktop.

Jump Lists

Jump Lists-new in Windows 7-take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day.

Libraries

A library brings all your stuff together in one place-no matter where it’s actually stored.

Wireless

Easier wireless networking gets you online quicker, so you can work anywhere.

Search

Windows Search and Libraries makes searching your PC as simple as searching the web.

Parental Controls

Windows 7 helps you set limits on your kids computer use-and help them be safer online, too.

Express Yourself

Windows 7 includes a slew of new desktop backgrounds-wallpapers-that range from sublime to silly.