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175 Windows 7 Tweaks, Tips, and How-To Articles

@ 2009/10/23

Windows 7 is still very similar to Vista in many ways, so there’s not quite as many articles about completely new Windows 7 features. Here’s the quick list of articles that touch on the new features:

* Disable User Account Control (UAC) the Easy Way on Win 7 or Vista
* How to Upgrade the Windows 7 RC to RTM (Final Release)
* Add the Quick Launch Bar to the Taskbar in Windows 7
* Change the Windows 7 Taskbar to Work Like Vista
* The 20 Best Windows Tweaks that Still Work in Windows 7
* Migrate XP to Windows 7 with Easy Transfer and a USB Drive
* Migrate XP to Windows 7 with Easy Transfer Over the Network
* Access Frequently Used Items in Windows 7 with Jump Lists
* Access Hidden Regional Themes in Windows 7
* Awesome Desktop Wallpapers: The Windows 7 Edition
* BitLocker To Go Encrypts Portable Flash Drives in Windows 7
* Disable Aero Shake in Windows 7
* Disable Aero Snap (the Mouse Drag Window Arranging Feature in Windows 7)
* Disable Sidebar / Desktop Gadgets on Windows 7
* Disable System Restore in Windows 7
* What is conhost.exe and Why Is It Running?
* Make Sure your Computer Can Run Windows 7 with Upgrade Advisor
* Make the Windows 7 Taskbar Work More Like Windows XP or Vista
* How To Manage UAC Notifications in Windows 7
* Make Windows Live Messenger Minimize to the System Tray in Windows 7
* Manage Devices the Easy Way with Device Stage in Windows 7
* What You Should Expect from the Windows 7 Beta
* Manage Files and Documents Easier with Libraries in Windows 7
* Stream Media To Other Computers on a Home Network with Windows 7
* Easily Backup & Import Your Wireless Network Settings in Windows 7
* Extend the Windows 7 Trial from 30 to 120 Days
* GeekNewb: Get to Know These Windows 7 Hotkeys
* Share Files and Printers between Windows 7 and XP
* Share Files and Printers in Windows 7 with HomeGroup
* How to Drag Files to the Taskbar to Open Them in Windows 7
* Search Websites from Your Desktop in Windows 7 with Search Connectors
* Install Windows Live Essentials In Windows 7
* New Features in WordPad and Paint in Windows 7
* Simple Tips: Windows 7 Volume Mixer Enables Quick Access to Sound Settings
* Use Problem Steps Recorder to Help Troubleshoot Windows 7
* Using Backup and Restore in Windows 7

Comment from jmke @ 2009/10/23

a few interesting tidbits nonetheless

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* Extend the Windows 7 Trial from 30 to 120 Days

Comment from Kougar @ 2009/10/23

Several duplicates in there, few more that aren't really useful? Regional themes sounds interesting...

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What You Should Expect from the Windows 7 Beta

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