Some Secret Tricks That You Should Know About Your Windows Computer

Who doesn't know a Windows computer? Some say that it’s challenging to use, while some claim to be experts in navigating a Windows computer.

Here are some tricks that I’ll share to you to use your Windows computer like a pro.

Show Window’s desktop shortcut

Windows desktop is like an organizer where all the application tends to be used on daily basis or displays essential items. Frequently used applications could be spreadsheet, word pad, browser, etc., and there could be tens of it open all at once. Need to go back to the Desktop screen without minimizing all the programs one by one? Simply press the Windows key + D and viola! You’re back on the Desktop screen in no time. Alternatively, you can hover your mouse at a rectangular bar at bottom-right corner, just right beside the time, and click it to where it says Show desktop.

Selecting multiple items on Windows explorer the easier way

Who doesn’t have lots of “selfies” or photos during vacation? After uploading them to a social networking site and you want to delete the photos you no longer need afterwards, it could take you some time if you go with the old procedure of pressing CTRL + arrow down keys to delete the photos. Same goes with clicking each one and pressing Delete to perform the task. Here’s how to make it easier without tapping on multiple keys. Select the folder that contains the files, then click the Organize button. Choose the Folder and search options, then on the Folder dialog box, click on View, and then Advanced settings. Scroll down, and then check the Use check boxes to select items box. If you’re viewing on a thumbnail view, you will see a blank box on the left side. Just check to select the file, and then choose the task you want – whether you want to delete, copy, or move the selected files.

Set up an external monitor for laptops

External monitors can be connected to laptops using the classic VGA, DVI, and HDMI output. With Windows 7, simply press the short cut keys Windows + P, and a pop-up menu with four options will appear: Computer only, Duplicate, Extend, and Projector only. Using your laptop’s LCD lets you revert video settings with Computer Only. Duplicate displays on the external monitor with what you have on the laptop. Extend stretches the Windows desktop across the laptop display to the external output. With Projector only, it blanks the laptop screen and gives way to the projector.

Disabling Balloon Tips on the Taskbar

Balloon Tips on the taskbar are usually friendly reminders that the firewall is disabled, Windows updates are available, or shows you the status of your Desktop icons. But sometimes, these pop ups can be annoying, especially if it shows up while we’re in the middle doing some important report or task. These notifications are triggered by Windows 7’s Action Center, which is the flag icon at the lower right-hand corner of the taskbar. If you want to remove these pop-up notifications, right-click on the flag icon, then select Open Action Center. Click the Change Action Center Settings link, and you will get the Turn messages on and off screen. From there, you can uncheck the messages that you don’t want to be notified of. Once you’re done, click OK.

How to disable Hibernation

By default, Windows 7 consumers hard drive space when it is in Hibernate state. Some users prefer to keep their PCs on, especially if they’re going to leave it while the computer is rendering some task. To disable the Hibernate feature and save some space on the hard drive, launch REGEDIT and go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power, then set HibernateEnabled and HiberFileSizePerfect to Zero.


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Article Written By: Mary Grace Viernes - Supportrix Tech Engineer