We can get the list of microsoft windows 7 powershell commands using the get-command . It is also possible to get the list of commands using get-command|more which displays list of commands
Windows 7 Sticky Keys:
Microsoft has a feature called as sticky keys that can be enabled by pressing Shift Key 5 consecutive times. This opens the window which asks us if we can enable or disable the sticky keys.Sticky keys helps us create shorcuts for keyboard shortcuts. We can also enable sticky keys using Control Panel-Ease Of Access Centre-Make Keyboard Easier to Use-Setup Sticky Keys
Windows 7 Policy Settings Policy Preferences:
We've seen a lot on free tools, gadgets and many different features in Windows 7 in our Windows 7 free tutorial series. In this post I'll discussing few details on Windows 7 Policy settings and policy preferences.
They sound the same. Are they the same? No.
Certain set of rules can be applied to manage users and computers. These rules are referred to as Group Policy. Both Policy settings and policy preferences form a part of the Group Policy.
1) Policy settings is a managed setting. Policy preferences is an unmanaged setting
2) Policy setting needs to be enforced. Policy preference need not be enforced by Group policy
3) Policy setting enables us to control the configuration of operating system, its components. Policy preferences enable us to manage, configure and deploy operating system settings. It also help us manage, configure and deploy application settings.
Windows 7 Search Index Rebuild:
Today I stumbled upon an interesting Windows 7 feature called as Windoes 7 Search rebuild feature. Whenever I hear of the terms index, it reminds me of different database options.
Rebuild Index is another database term based on which I've already published few posts. While we perform search in Windows 7 OS, index comes into picture. Over a period of time it gets piled up and searching process becomes slow. In such cases we can rebuild index. It is to be noted that this is a resource consuming long time process and hence should be done when there is no resource constraint. Here are the steps to rebuild index in windows 7
1) Click Start-> Control Panel-> Indexing Options
2) Click on Indexing Options. This opens the Indexing Options window
3) Click on Advanced tab at the bottom
4) Advanced Options window open up. Click on rebuild button. This starts the process of Index Rebuild
5) Click OK. Windows 7 begins indexing fresh. Windows 7 deletes the old index and starts indexing anew
Windows 7 Pin a Program To Task Bar, Windows 7 Unpin A Program From Taskbar, Windows 7 Free Tutorials, Pin/unpin for easy program access windows 7:
Quick Launch Toolbar is missing in Windows 7. Windows 7 has an interesting feature of pinning and unpinning programs. Whenever a software is running an icon representing it automatically gets pinned to task bar at bottom.If the program is not running we can right click on program and click on Pin to task bar option.
To unpin a program, right click on the program pinned to task bar at the bottom. Click on unpin this program from taskbar . This automatically releases the program.
I'm creating this post in blogger editor open in my browser now. I right clicked on browser icon in task bar at the bottom and looked out for an unpin option. I couldn't see one. This could be an Windows 7 Desktop support personnel interview tip.
Windows 7 Editions, Which Edition of Windows 7 should I choose?, Windows 7 free Tutorials:
Whenever we want to purchase a new laptop (or) Desktop, planning to upgrade from one version of windows to another it is a common problem of making decision. We might often end up in confusion before making a decision. windows 7 the latest version of windows is available in 5 different editions :
1) Windows 7 Home Basic
2) Windows 7 Home Premium
3) Windows 7 Professional
4) Windows 7 Enterprise
5) Windows 7 Ultimate
Microsoft corporation has released its comparison chart which is a easy reference of different features available in different editions of Windows. Have it as a quick reference before making a decision. This helps great.
Windows 7 Context Menu:
Windows 7 Context Menu - looks like something too technical isn't it. Do you guess what a context menu is? Even I got scared when I heard this term. This is the context menu screenshot
Have you guessed what it is? It is nothing but the menu that pops up when we do a right-click in some file or folder.
Windows Live Messenger 2010 Lifecam HD Webcams:
Windows Live Messenger 2010 is claimed to be the world's best instant messaging service from Microsoft. Messages from PC,web,social networking sites can be received online,on phone. This makes it more interesting.
Prioritizing messages from friends including text messages, videos, photos,social updates,messages is now possible with new windows live messenger 2010.
High definition video chat is possible in this next generation of windows live messenger.A complete product line of 720p HD webcams with autofocus and truecolour technology is available from microsoft hardware team. These new series of products named Lifecam HD series are available for sale from microsoft hardware team. It is also available in popular retail stores like best buy.
A complete portfoilio of Lifecam HD products can be purchased online
Windows Keyboard Shortcuts, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows shortcuts help us perform certain functions using a combination of keyboard keys. Here are few interesting tips that can be used with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
1) Alt+Tab – Switch between open programs/switch between windows
2) Ctrl+S – Save the item
3) Ctrl+Z – Undo the item
4) Ctrl+C – Copy the item
5) Windows Key – Opens Start Menu
6) Application Menu – Equivalent to right-click. This opens the following box
Windows 7 Sticky Keys:
Microsoft has a feature called as sticky keys that can be enabled by pressing Shift Key 5 consecutive times. This opens the window which asks us if we can enable or disable the sticky keys.Sticky keys helps us create shorcuts for keyboard shortcuts. We can also enable sticky keys using Control Panel-Ease Of Access Centre-Make Keyboard Easier to Use-Setup Sticky Keys
Windows 7 Policy Settings Policy Preferences:
We've seen a lot on free tools, gadgets and many different features in Windows 7 in our Windows 7 free tutorial series. In this post I'll discussing few details on Windows 7 Policy settings and policy preferences.
They sound the same. Are they the same? No.
Certain set of rules can be applied to manage users and computers. These rules are referred to as Group Policy. Both Policy settings and policy preferences form a part of the Group Policy.
1) Policy settings is a managed setting. Policy preferences is an unmanaged setting
2) Policy setting needs to be enforced. Policy preference need not be enforced by Group policy
3) Policy setting enables us to control the configuration of operating system, its components. Policy preferences enable us to manage, configure and deploy operating system settings. It also help us manage, configure and deploy application settings.
Windows 7 Search Index Rebuild:
Today I stumbled upon an interesting Windows 7 feature called as Windoes 7 Search rebuild feature. Whenever I hear of the terms index, it reminds me of different database options.
Rebuild Index is another database term based on which I've already published few posts. While we perform search in Windows 7 OS, index comes into picture. Over a period of time it gets piled up and searching process becomes slow. In such cases we can rebuild index. It is to be noted that this is a resource consuming long time process and hence should be done when there is no resource constraint. Here are the steps to rebuild index in windows 7
1) Click Start-> Control Panel-> Indexing Options
2) Click on Indexing Options. This opens the Indexing Options window
3) Click on Advanced tab at the bottom
4) Advanced Options window open up. Click on rebuild button. This starts the process of Index Rebuild
5) Click OK. Windows 7 begins indexing fresh. Windows 7 deletes the old index and starts indexing anew
Windows 7 Pin a Program To Task Bar, Windows 7 Unpin A Program From Taskbar, Windows 7 Free Tutorials, Pin/unpin for easy program access windows 7:
Quick Launch Toolbar is missing in Windows 7. Windows 7 has an interesting feature of pinning and unpinning programs. Whenever a software is running an icon representing it automatically gets pinned to task bar at bottom.If the program is not running we can right click on program and click on Pin to task bar option.
I'm creating this post in blogger editor open in my browser now. I right clicked on browser icon in task bar at the bottom and looked out for an unpin option. I couldn't see one. This could be an Windows 7 Desktop support personnel interview tip.
Windows 7 Editions, Which Edition of Windows 7 should I choose?, Windows 7 free Tutorials:
Whenever we want to purchase a new laptop (or) Desktop, planning to upgrade from one version of windows to another it is a common problem of making decision. We might often end up in confusion before making a decision. windows 7 the latest version of windows is available in 5 different editions :
1) Windows 7 Home Basic
2) Windows 7 Home Premium
3) Windows 7 Professional
4) Windows 7 Enterprise
5) Windows 7 Ultimate
Microsoft corporation has released its comparison chart which is a easy reference of different features available in different editions of Windows. Have it as a quick reference before making a decision. This helps great.
Windows 7 Context Menu - looks like something too technical isn't it. Do you guess what a context menu is? Even I got scared when I heard this term. This is the context menu screenshot
Have you guessed what it is? It is nothing but the menu that pops up when we do a right-click in some file or folder.
Windows Live Messenger 2010 Lifecam HD Webcams:
Windows Live Messenger 2010 is claimed to be the world's best instant messaging service from Microsoft. Messages from PC,web,social networking sites can be received online,on phone. This makes it more interesting.
Prioritizing messages from friends including text messages, videos, photos,social updates,messages is now possible with new windows live messenger 2010.
High definition video chat is possible in this next generation of windows live messenger.A complete product line of 720p HD webcams with autofocus and truecolour technology is available from microsoft hardware team. These new series of products named Lifecam HD series are available for sale from microsoft hardware team. It is also available in popular retail stores like best buy.
A complete portfoilio of Lifecam HD products can be purchased online
Windows Keyboard Shortcuts, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows shortcuts help us perform certain functions using a combination of keyboard keys. Here are few interesting tips that can be used with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
1) Alt+Tab – Switch between open programs/switch between windows
2) Ctrl+S – Save the item
3) Ctrl+Z – Undo the item
4) Ctrl+C – Copy the item
5) Windows Key – Opens Start Menu
6) Application Menu – Equivalent to right-click. This opens the following box
