Power Up to Windows 7

Getting Started

Windows 7 Overview
Familiarize yourself with the benefits and features of Windows 7
Logging On to Windows 7
A look at the options available on the login screen
The Start Menu
Preview the new features on the updated Start Menu

Desktop Features

Touring the Desktop
Take a guided tour around the new Windows 7 desktop
Finding Recently Used Files
Jump to a recently used file quickly by using Jump Lists
Searching from the Start Menu
Find just about anything right from the Start Menu with Windows Search
Arranging Windows
Automatically size and arrange windows by "snapping" them into place
Live TaskBar Preview
Get a live preview of open programs and documents from the Taskbar
Switching Programs
Flip between programs from the Taskbar or keyboard
Clearing the Desktop
Watch this cool trick to clear the desktop by "shaking" a window

Managing Files and Folders

Using Explorer Windows
Overview of how to navigate and customize Explorer windows to manage files
Navigating My Documents
Learn how to navigate, adjust the view, and locate files with My Documents
Tagging Common Files
Add tags to files to make them them easier to locate
Organizing with Libraries
Discover the benefits of using Libraries to organize common documents
Displaying File Extensions
Take control of how your files and folders display in Windows 7
Adding and Removing Columns
Display information your way by adding and removing folder columns
Sharing a Folder
Review options for sharing folders and controlling permissions levels
Sharing with Public Folders
Use Public Folders to share files between people on the same computer
Associate a Program with a File
Choose the program that should be associated with common file types

Customizing Windows

Personalizing Windows
Switch the theme, desktop background, colors, sound and screen saver
Adding Gadgets
Add a clock, calendar, news feeds and other gadgets to the desktop
Making Everything Bigger
Adjust the screen resolution to make things easier to see
Displaying Multiple Time Zones
Keep track of other time zones and display multiple clocks with this cool feature
Customizing the Taskbar
Choose the appearance, location and how to display buttons on your taskbar
Customizing the Start Menu
Put the items you need right at your fingertips by customizing the Start Menu
Shut Down Options
How to change the Power button's default action

Windows Accessories

Ease of Access Center
Examine the Windows 7 accessibility features
Snipping Tool
For screen captures, instead of using Print Screen, look at the Snipping Tool
Adding Sticky Notes
Put a digital sticky note on the desktop instead of the monitor
Burning Files to CD/DVD
Watch how easy it is to burn files to a CD or DVD

Devices and Networking

Adding New Devices
Easily install phones, cameras, printers and more using the Device Stage
Connecting to a Printer
A step-by-step guide to installing printers in Windows 7
Connecting to a Projector
Windows 7 makes it easier than ever to connect to a projector
Connect to a Wireless Network
How to locate, connect to, and manage wireless connections
Mapping a Network Drive
A refresher on how to create a shortcut to a shared folder on a network
Connecting to a Domain
Join a domain quickly and more securely in Windows 7

Laptop and Tablet Features

Windows Mobility Center
Find all the tools and settings you need in one convenient location
Optimizing Laptop Power
Optimize the battery life by switching or adjusting the power plan
Configuring the Pen
Options for adjusting the settings on a stylus or other input device
Handwriting with a Pen
Use the Input Panel to enter or write data instead of a keyboard
Writing Math Expressions
Write mathematical equations the natural way with the Math Input panel

Security and Backup

User Access Control
Control settings and security by adjusting the User Access Control (UAC)
Setting a Restore Point
Learn how Windows protects important data by creating restore points
Backing Up Files
Review the steps to back up your files and folders on Windows 7
Creating a System Image
Protect your computer from a catastrophic crash

Internet Explorer 8

Tabbed Browsing
Learn how to browse multiple pages with tabs instead of separate windows
Adding Favorites
Keep track of frequently visited web pages by adding them to your favorites
Setting the Home Page
How to designate one or more pages to serve as home page tabs
Exporting or Importing Favorites
Tips for exporting your favorites from one computer and importing to another
Viewing Browsing History
Find your way back to recently viewed pages with IE's history feature
Search Options
Add search providers and choose the default you want with IE8
Zooming In
Get up close and personal with the Zoom tool
Compatibility View
Use Compatibility View to see web pages as they were originally intended
Sending a Page
Look at Page options for two different ways to share or send web pages
Printing Web Pages
Review the features that help you print exactly what you see on the screen
Deleting Browsing History
Explore the options for deleting history, cookies and other data
InPrivate Browsing
Prevent Internet Explorer from storing data about your browsing session
Controlling Pop-up Windows
Configure the settings to help manage pop-up windows
Web Accelerators
Quickly access services, such as mapping and more, from the web page
Customizing the Toolbar
How to add and remove buttons on the Internet Explorer toolbar