Windows 7: The IT Pro at Home: Tips and Tricks
Applies To: Windows 7
This collection introduces features in Windows 7 that IT professionals will find useful for supporting friends and family with their computers and software at home.
For a complete view of Windows 7 resources, articles, demos, and guidance, please visit the Springboard Series for Windows 7 on the Windows Client TechCenter.
Windows Taskbar
Learn about the features in Windows Taskbar and how you can use Windows Taskbar to interact with Windows 7:
Windows Taskbar: Frequently Asked Questions
HomeGroup
Learn how HomeGroup helps simplify file and printer sharing among computers that run Windows 7 on your home network:
Windows 7 HomeGroup: Walkthrough
Windows 7 HomeGroup: Frequently Asked Questions
Libraries
Learn how Windows 7 Libraries can make finding, organizing, and accessing files fast and easy:
Organizing with Windows 7 Libraries
Windows 7 Libraries: Walkthrough
Windows 7 Libraries: Frequently Asked Questions
Windows Internet Explorer 8
Learn about the new features in Internet Explorer 8 that makes browsing faster, easier, and safer than earlier versions of Internet Explorer:
Windows Internet Explorer 8: Walkthrough
Windows Internet Explorer 8: Frequently Asked Questions
Windows Search
Learn about how Windows Search provides an easy and comprehensive solution for browsing and finding your information—whether that information is stored on your hard disk, connected file shares, document portals, or Web sites:
Windows Search: Frequently Asked Questions
Location Aware Printing
Learn about how Location Aware Printing allows you to choose different default printers for different networks:
Location Aware Printing: Walkthrough
Location Aware Printing: Frequently Asked Questions
Security
Learn about some of the new and changed security features in Windows 7, including the new Action Center and the updated User Account Control:
Security: Frequently Asked Questions
Device Stage
Learn about how you can easily visualize and use your devices, including unique features, information, and services that they provide: