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You can search online as well as on your computer to find useful tips for Windows 7.

Now that Windows 7 is up and running, people are finding out they can do more to keep their pc’s up and running smoother. Some of these tips you might already know about but probably most of them you won’t.

There has been a lot of talk going around about how good Windows 7 is. But they didn’t go into the lessor known but important new and enhanced features that are in Windows 7. Apart they won’t have much effect, but when used with other features will give you more options on how your computer runs.

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Are you thinking about trading your old laptop for a newer model? Well before you do look over these tips that could help you extend the life of your laptop.

Maybe you have noticed that the laptops have come down in price so that most people can afford them now. But you can also have a significant amount in yours. Most computers cost between $500 to $2500 dollars. So buying a laptop every couple of years or so isn’t really an option. Most of us still need to get all the mileage out of them as we can. Besides do we have time to go into a new computer and start setting a new one up to our liking?

Your old laptop is still running pretty good. But it has slowed down some maybe the hard drive is not as big as you would like. Well if you still like your old laptop and want to use it some more then these tips will surely help.

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Even though Windows 7 is a little different from Vista and XP. Windows 7 has features that improve the workflow and eliminate headaches found in Vista and XP.

Here some tips that can save you time and teach you how to navigate your computer faster and easier.
This will give you access quicker to programs and actions that you use.
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There is no more annoying pc problems than your PC not wanting to load an application or program that
you need to use. It worked fine the time before. Then when you give up and call tech support then find
out that the PC is no longer under warranty. Then you have to find a computer repair store that will
find the problem then correct it. This can take time and sometimes lots of money. But never fear there
are ways that you can maybe fix the problem yourself.

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What would you do if something happens to your hard drive and don’t know how to recover your data?

Most people will be in a hurry to retrieve this data and you don’t want to have to wait for it. Business’s on the other hand it’s critical that they can get their data back so they can keep working.

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If you need an Office Suite But your budget won’t allow for it right now. Then you might want to look into the OpenOffice.org–an application suite, not just a Web site—has tricks even Office can’t manage. Here are a few points that may not be obvious, plus a few ways to make it less annoying out of the box.

OpenOffice.org is a free office suite, and comes close to the Office Suites that are not free. Though it has limitations, a lot of people prefer it to the paid suites. It has some secrets of its own, that Office can’t even do. So take it for a spin and see how well you like it. Like I said, some people prefer it to the real thing.
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Is your computer still running as fast as when you bought it?

All computers will slow down after you start using the programs, files, and folders that are installed on the hard drive disk. You can increase the speed of your computer by using some simple steps located in the control panel.

Every time you use the computer whether it’s surfing the web, or creating files and folders for pictures, documents, or software.
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To build a home network doesn’t have to be complicated. All you have to do is follow five easy steps.

First question: You should ask yourself is why do you want a home network? Not long ago this would have been the main question.

But today with all the advancements that have been made is why wouldn’t you want a home networking system.

With the correct networking system in your home you can have and share high-speed internet throughout the home.
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• Add AutoText to Toolbar

You can make AutoText easy to find on the Quick Access Toolbar by going to the Office Button, Word Options, Customize, and look under commands from look for All Commands. Find the AutoText and click Add. It will add a drop down menu.

• Add tab for getting started

Are you confused by changes in Office 2007?  You can download the “Get Started Tab” sets for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at www .microsoft.com/downloads. This will put a new tab on the respective program with links to online interactive guides, demos, and training videos on how to master the software.

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A Easy Way to Duplicate tabs in Firefox
To Duplicate tabs in Firefox, is to hold the Ctrl key and drag the tab you want to duplicate to an empty spot on the tab bar.

Minimize the Firefox toolbar
If you need a little more space on your screen, you can do it by minimizing the toolbar. First you free up space by replacing the big back button with a smaller control. Do this by right-clicking the toolbar and choosing Customize, then select the use small icons box at the bottom. While you are here you can add or remove extra icons to suit your tastes.

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