Speaking of Windows 7, maybe you are still praising the functions that everyone knows. In fact, there are many functions in Windows 7 that are ignored by everyone. Here we summarize seven practical functions that are ignored.
Maybe you are already familiar with Windows 7’s Aero functions (Aero Snap, Aero Peek, Aero Shake), Jump List (jump menu), taskbar thumbnails, HomeGroup (share photos and music), etc., but in Windows 7 Some of the hidden features don't get enough attention.
Below, we summarize 7 overlooked Windows 7 features for everyone, as follows:
1. Sticky Notes
If you rely on the yellow sticky notes on your desk and computer monitor to remind you of your work schedule at any time, then the Sticky Notes (sticky notes) function in Windows 7 is very suitable for you.
Click on the Windows 7 Start menu, type "Sticky" and hold down the Enter key. The Sticky Notes application will appear on the desktop. Through the Sticky Notes function in Windows 7, users can set the text of the note, change the color, adjust the size, flip through the note, etc. The Sticky Notes feature is available in Windows 7 Home Edition, Professional Edition, and Ultimate Edition.
2. Access Netflix in Windows Media Center
In Windows 7, Microsoft has upgraded Windows Media Center and added support for Netflix, which means that Windows 7 PCs will be able to watch Internet movies instantly like Xbox 360. Netflix support in Windows 7 adds powerful video sources to Windows Media Center home theater systems.
3. Calculator
Microsoft has made major changes to the calculator in Windows 7, adding many practical functions. The calculator in Windows 7 is not only able to perform arithmetic, it has the following four modes: normalized, scientific, procedural, and statistical. The Windows 7 calculator has the ability to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, ounces to grams, and joules to British thermal units. Templates for Windows 7 calculators include area, length, mileage, car rental, mortgage payments, and tools for converting measurement units such as time, speed, weight, and more.
4. Device Stage
Windows 7's device platform can help users manage peripheral devices such as printers and phones, simplifying the connection of cameras, printers or mobile phones to personal computers. Unlike the generic device icon in the system tray, the device color picture in the Windows 7 device platform will display all applications and services. Users can also minimize these device icons to the Windows 7 taskbar and jump list. The Windows 7 device platform is suitable for compatible products connected to the computer through USB, Bluetooth, and wireless.
5. Problem Steps Recorder
As a user who is familiar with computers, it is likely that many relatives and friends who live far away will ask you for advice on some computer problems. Many times, they cannot express these computer problems clearly to you, which makes you very annoyed. At this time, the problem step recorder in Windows 7 can help you.
All your friend has to do is click the Start menu, type PSR, hold down the Enter key, and click the Start Recording button. After enabling this function, when your friend performs a problem operation, the recorder will record your friend's operation steps one by one, and compress them in an MHTML file and send it to you. Undoubtedly, this is a quick, easy and efficient method, which will help shorten your troubleshooting time.
6. Windows 7 Themes (Windows 7 themes)
Windows 7 themes include desktop backgrounds, screensavers, border colors and sounds, which can help users create a more dynamic desktop.
The following are the steps to access the theme: right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. In the pop-up interface, users can choose the pre-installed Aero theme (including landscape, architecture and exquisite nature photography pictures). Users can download more themes online, including theme ads for various brands: Pepsi, Ferrari, etc.
7. Windows 7 Touch (touch)
If you want to use Windows 7 Touch technology, then the user is equipped with a Windows 7 touch screen. Through the touch screen of Windows 7, users can use their fingers to surf the Internet, browse online photo albums, watch movies, etc. Windows 7 is the first operating system launched by Microsoft to support multi-touch technology. Users can use their fingers to zoom in on the map on the screen. Multi-touch technology is present in Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate editions.