Windows 7
By Robert Kingsley, About.com Guide
Learn to Use Windows 7
Windows 7 isn't hard to learn, but it does take time. Here you'll find tips, tutorials, step-by-step guides and more.
- Shut it Down, the Right Way
- Learn the Taskbar
- Set Up Parental Controls
- The Windows 7 Action Center
- Uninstall Programs
Install Windows 7
There are a number of ways to install Windows 7, and numerous "gotchas" along the way. Learn about the right way -- and wrong way -- to do it.
- Clean Installs
- Updating Windows 7 Drivers
- Microsoft Installation Advice
- Installation Step-by-Step
- Windows 7 Upgrade Checklist
Secure Windows 7
Windows 7 is Microsoft's most secure operating system ever, but it does require some work from you to make it as bulletproof as possible. Here's some help on doing that.
- Windows vs. Mac: Which is Safer?
- How to Create a New User Account
- How to Enable & Disable Guest Accounts
Be More Productive with Windows 7
Windows 7 has a redesigned interface that includes tons of shortcuts and ways to get stuff done faster. Learn here how to get more done.
- Save Space by Zipping Files
- Make Shortcuts by Using Pins
- Add Gadgets
- Increase Laptop Battery Life
- Save Space by Zipping Files
- Make Shortcuts by Using Pins
- Add Gadgets
- Increase Laptop Battery Life
- Organize Your Stuff
- Take Advantage of Libraries to Organize Files
- How to Relocate the Windows 7 Taskbar
Maintain Windows 7
To keep your Windows 7 PC in tip-top shape, it's important to maintain it, by getting the latest patches and fixes, keeping it clean and tweaking it.
- Troubleshoot with Problem Steps Recorder
- Keep it Current with Automatic Updates
- Be Faster: Defragment Your Hard Drive
- How to Scan for Viruses with Microsoft Security Essentials
Networking & the Internet
In this section we'll cover topics related to networking and the Internet for Windows 7.