Security and Maintenance with Action Center

Security and maintenance are important with any computer, and Windows 7 has made several improvements that make it easier than ever to keep your computer in good shape. In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Action Center, User Account Control Settings, and Troubleshootingto keep your computer running as smoothly as possible. You will also learn […]

Finding Your Files with Search and Libraries

At this point, you are likely ready to start organizing and accessing your files and content. Windows 7 has developed search and libraries to make it easier to find, maneuver, and customize your files. In this lesson, we will show you how to find and how to access your content through Search and Libraries. In addition, we […]

Managing User Accounts and Parental Controls

With Windows 7, everyone who uses your computer can have their own user account. This allows each person to have his or her own settings, and it allows you to set up Parental Controls to limit the types of games and programs your children are able to use. In this lesson, you will learn how to create new user […]

Getting Started with Windows 7

You may still be exploring Windows 7, or you may have already purchased the operating system. Either way, we’re now going to look at the installation process. In this lesson, you will review pre-installation preparation and learn how to install Windows 7, along with any accompanying devices and hardware. 1. Recycle Bin When you delete a file, it is […]

Installing Windows 7

You may still be exploring Windows 7, or you may have already purchased the operating system. Either way, we’re now going to look at the installation process. In this lesson, you will review pre-installation preparation and learn how to install Windows 7, along with any accompanying devices and hardware. Pre-installation preparation There are a few things you need to […]

Upgrading to Windows 7

Now that you have explored what Windows 7 has to offer, we can help you understand what’s involved in moving to this operating system. In this lesson, we will review the various versions of Windows 7 and the system requirements for running the operating system. We will discuss the process of upgrading and any considerations you need to be aware of before switching […]

Exploring Windows 7

Are you wondering about the Windows 7 operating system? Perhaps you are trying to decide if you want to upgrade from XP or Vista. Maybe you are thinking about buying a new computer and want to learn more about Windows 7 first. With these questions in mind, we explored Windows 7 and would like to […]