Windows 7 tips and tweaks

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Windows 7 is a great operating system and is arguably Microsoft's best yet. It not only looks good, it also has an excellent range of features. If you want more information about Windows 7 direct from Microsoft, then go here. If you want to know what's new in Windows 7, go here

If you have just got Windows 7 or if you are thinking of getting it, and want to know how to customise it, change the settings and tweak it to get extra performance or convenience then you have come to the right place. Here we have lots of top tips for working faster and smarter with Microsoft's fantastic new operating system. There are Windows tips, Windows tweaks, Windows customisation, and hidden or secret Windows features that you never knew existed.

These tips are regularly updated, so keep checking for new ones - the most recent Windows tips are at the top and the oldest are at the bottom.

10 quick tips to save time and effort
Create your own libraries
Recycle files when you can't see the Recycle Bin
Turbo charge the clipboard
Display taskbar thumbnails faster
Customise the Send To menu and add your own programs
Use the Magnifier to zoom in on the screen
Run programs as an administrator
Create and use virtual disk drives
Tweak Windows 7 for solid state drives
System Recovery Options part 2
Fix Windows using the System Recovery Options
Clean Windows with Linux-based Avira AntiVir Rescue System
Check the logs for errors
Run programs from the command prompt
Don't restore viruses and malware
How to turn off Aero Snap
4 Twitter clients running on Adobe AIR
Share files between Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.
How to troubleshoot problems
Add the missing Flip 3D icon to the taskbar
Access the speaker properties dialog
Secret features in Open and Save dialogs
Access secret gadget and Sidebar commands
Get an energy efficiency report
Make the most of Explorer's new features
Use modifier keys to change mouse click actions
Defragment the registry to boost performance
Add the missing network activity icon
Rearrange taskbar icons and pin programs
Check out the improved font handling
Run old programs in compatibility mode
Watch out for a bug when you use libraries
What the Windows Experience Index really means
Discover new tools and functions
10 must-have desktop gadgets
Enable the secret God Mode!
Open a command prompt anywhere
Taskbar features and functions
Wallpaper tips and tricks
Recover files with Previous Versions
What to install on day 1
3D and DirectX in VirtualBox
Getting Started in Control Panel
New Display tool in Control Panel
Date and Time tweaks in Control Panel
Improve the display with ClearType
Sticky Notes hidden formatting
Add gadgets to the desktop
The extra options in Windows Update
Configure User Account Control
Defrag the disk and boost its speed
Can't find it? Search for it!
Shrink window borders and title bar
Check out the simplified power button
Edit the Start menu items
Use the Private Character Editor
Changes to Region and Language
Use hidden themes and wallpapers
Turn Windows 7 features on or off
The new Font tool in Control Panel
The new Printers and Devices item
Explore the new Action Center
Explore the new Disk Cleanup tool
Enter equations using Math Input Panel
Customise the notification area
Check the PC's memory for faults
Add the hidden Quick Launch toolbar
Who needs Run? Use Search instead
Modify the Start menu power button function
Modify the PC's power button function