Everyone uses their computer in a different way, so certain options and settings in Windows 7 may not appeal to every user. For example, some people are happy to create bookmarks and other ways to conveniently access their favorite sites, while other people prefer to create desktop shortcuts that they can double-click to open in … Read more
It’s pretty common for people to prefer and install third-party Web browsers like Firefox or Chrome. Use these steps to set Google Chrome as the default Web browser in Windows 7. Click the Start button at the bottom-left of the screen. Select Default Programs from the right column. Click the Set your default programs button. … Read more
Windows 7 has a default list separator that can affect certain files you create and edit on your computer, such as .csv files. Use these steps to change the Windows 7 list separator. Click the Start button. Choose Control Panel. Select Change Display Language. Click the Formats tab. Click the Additional Settings button. Enter the … Read more
Clicking on the folder icon in your taskbar is going to open Windows Explorer so that you can browse for files. Use these steps to change the default folder in Windows 7. Navigate to the folder to use as the Windows Explorer default. Right-click the folder and choose Properties. Highlight the file path at the … Read more
The files that you have on your computer all have a different file type. Use these steps to show file extensions in Windows 7. Open Windows Explorer. Click Organize. Click Folder and search options. Select the View tab. Remove the check mark next to Hide Extensions For Known File Types. Click Apply, then OK. Our … Read more
In a traditional setup your monitor is displayed in the landscape orientation, where the bottom and top edges of the screen are longer than the sides. But your situation might dictate that a portrait orientation would be better, so you might be wondering if that’s possible. Fortunately Windows 7 can be modified to display your … Read more
When you insert a CD or DVD into the disc drive on your Windows 7 computer, it probably launches a program based on the type of media on the disc. This might be a music player if there are audio files on the disc, or it could be a DVD player if it’s a movie. … Read more
Are you accustomed to navigating your computer and its files largely from the desktop? This is a convenient location where you may save your important files, and where you might access your favorite programs via shortcut icons. But it’s possible for these icons to be come hidden, which could make your typical computer using experience … Read more
Locking your computer when you are away from it is an effective way to make sure that others can’t use it without knowing your password. In many corporate environments you are required to lock your computer whenever you step away from it as a security precaution, but it’s easy to forget to do it. Fortunately … Read more
It’s possible that you have more than one printer installed on or connected to your computer. If you have ever gotten a new computer, or used your computer in a different place, then you may have had reason to print to a different computer. Windows will not delete that printer when it is no longer visible … Read more