Windows 7 | PCHijack

Metro IE – Upcoming Tablet version of Internet Explorer

Internet explorer is no doubt, most used web browser in the world. Microsoft has released developer preview of Internet explorer 10, which will be shipped with Windows 8 in final version. There will be 2 flavor of IE10 available in Windows 8, one of which is standard IE and other one is Metro IE.

MetroIE in Action

Metro IE is designed to run on Touch devices like Tablets and other mobile devices and will be plug-in free, with minimal UI interface. It has only basic browser function available like Address bar, Go, Back forward etc. There will be no plug-in support for Metro IE, even no Adobe Flash. Running Metro IE without plug-in with increase speed of browsing and also results in greater Battery life. It will also add up in better security and reliability of this famous web browser. Finally after a long time we see Microsoft talking about reliability and security of Web browser.
» Continue reading Metro IE – Upcoming Tablet version of Internet Explorer

10 Awe-Inspiring Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 7

Working with keyboard shortcuts adds speed and confidence to your work. It also gives you an opportunity to prove yourself as a computer guru in front of novices. Even though there exist keyboard shortcuts for all most all kinds of computer activities, we remember and practice very few of them. In most of the cases, we remain unaware about the very existence of such keyboard shortcuts. Even if we come across some of them, we forget them soon owing to non-practising them regularly. In order to inspire you using keyboard shortcuts, here is a list of 10 awe-inspiring keyboard shortcuts for Windows 7. The shortcuts listed below are unique to Windows 7 and amazing to learn.

1. Shift+Right-Click. It adds new ‘Send to’ options. If you simply right-click on any program icon, you will find ‘Send to’ indicating a number of limited options. However, if you use the keyboard shortcut Shift+Right-Click on a program, you will find presence of expanded options along with the ‘Send to’ menu.

Windows 7

2. Win+Arrow-Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right). The Windows 7 shortcut helps move your Active Window. It is a nice shortcut that allows you to create space quickly for a second app. The arrow keys will function for the directions they specify.

» Continue reading 10 Awe-Inspiring Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 7

How to Disable Gadgets in Windows-7

Windows 7 which is the new release of the Microsoft Company has several new features and functions imbibed in it which were not included in the previous versions of the Windows. They are of huge advantage to the computer users. Some of the prominent features of windows 7 are as follows:

Windows Media Center.
Windows Media Player.
Windows Search.
Windows Gadget Platform.
Internet Explorer.

You can enable or disable any of the features mentioned above as per your needs because at one time you may not require all the features offered by the Windows 7. This is very simple procedure to enable or disable any feature. This was not the case with the older versions of Windows. For disabling the Gadget you must go to the “Windows Features” portion of the control panel where it is located. But before doing so, bring up the Windows Features from the control panel. For this go to the control panel option by clicking on the Start button on the screen. Next click on the option called “Programs” and there you choose the option “Turn Windows Features On or off”.

» Continue reading How to Disable Gadgets in Windows-7

How to Turn Off Sticky Keys in Windows 7

Turn Off Sticky Keys in Windows 7

Several new features which are incorporated in Windows 7 which is the new release of Microsoft are:

Windows Media Player.
Windows Media Center.
Windows Gadget Platform.
Sticky Keys.
Windows Search.

When sticky keys are pressed they will lock certain keys. Some people such as gamers who have a continuous habit of pressing several keys in a row at the same time get tripped up when sticky keys turn on automatically. The main aim behind introducing this feature is to help the people who are suffering from physical disabilities. To turn off sticky keys in Windows 7, you can do it in two ways:

You can make use of the keyboard shortcut to turn it off –

It may happen that you may have turned on sticky keys and activated it, and then you can turn it off quickly by pressing both the SHIFT keys on the keyboard at the same time. This method is called as keyboard shortcut method.

» Continue reading How to Turn Off Sticky Keys in Windows 7

PCHijack

Popular Posts

Metro IE – Upcoming Tablet version of Internet Explorer

10 Awe-Inspiring Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 7

How to Disable Gadgets in Windows-7

How to Turn Off Sticky Keys in Windows 7

Recent Posts