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Below are specific links to Windows 7 tutorials:
Introducing Windows 7
- Introducing Windows 7 pt. 1
- Introducing Windows 7 pt. 2
- Getting started
- Using the Start menu
- Adding and using desktop gadgets
- Using the Taskbar
- Using Jump Lists
- Using Aero Themes pt. 1
- Using Aero Themes pt. 2
- Using Aero Peek pt. 1
- Using Aero Peek pt. 2
- Using Aero Snap
- Using Aero Shake
- Using libraries
- Creating a HomeGroup
- Using the Action center
Customizing Windows 7
- Customizing the Start menu
- Customizing the desktop gadgets
- Customizing the Taskbar
- Setting Taskbar options pt. 1
- Setting Taskbar options pt. 2
- Customizing Jump Lists
- Customizing a theme
- Saving a theme
- Creating a desktop slideshow pt. 1
- Creating a desktop slideshow pt. 2
- Deleting a theme
- Including folders in a library
- Removing folders from a library
- Creating a library
Updated Features in Windows 7
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This page was last updated on September 28, 2011.