Many people say that Windows 7 is just an improvement based on Vista. In fact, Windows 7 has many original features, such as the "library" function, more convenient AERO special effects, etc. However, most people believe that the improved taskbar is the most praiseworthy aspect of Windows 7. We have introduced the related skills of the Win7 taskbar before, and now we are going to make the taskbar more exciting.
The taskbar can be said to be one of our most commonly used functions. When we face the Windows 7 taskbar for the first time, we may feel a little confused despite the excitement. Compared with XP, the changes are indeed great. Through our own operations, we can discover some commonly used techniques, but some functions still need to be studied in detail. Just fine.
1. Display the quick launch bar
Windows 7 does not display the Quick Launch Bar by default. You can use the following method to retrieve the Quick Launch Bar. Right-click on the taskbar, select Toolbars, create a new toolbar, and enter in the pop-up dialog box: %UserPRofile%AppDataRoamingMicrosoftInternet ExplorerQuick Launch. A prompt that the path does not exist will pop up. Ignore it, click OK, and then it will appear. A folder named "Quick Launch", select it and click "Select Folder" to complete the operation.
2. Let the library display "My Computer"
By default, there will be a "Library" button on the taskbar. After opening it, you will enter the system's "Library" folder. If you do not use the "Library" function frequently, you can set this button to open and directly enter "Computer".
Right-click the "Library" button, then right-click "Windows Explorer" and select "Properties". The value in the target (T) column is: %windir%explorer.exe. I only need to add Just leave a space and a comma, and click OK to complete the modification.
3. Adjust the taskbar position and icon size
The taskbar of Windows 7 is much larger and the arrangement has also changed. If you are not used to it, you can adjust it through the property settings.
Right-click on the blank space of the taskbar and select Properties. You can set it in the "Taskbar" tab. We can condition the size, position, and automatic hiding of the taskbar icons. You can also set the arrangement mode of the taskbar buttons. If you are not used to it, Jumplist list arrangement, you can set the taskbar button to "Never merge".
4. Make good use of the right-click function
We can drag various programs to the taskbar to quickly start them. Did you only use the left button to open this simple function? If you right-click on the icon on the taskbar, there may be new functions.
For example, if we right-click the "Library" button, we can find that commonly used folders will be automatically listed based on your operations for quick access; if it is a browser like Maxthon, right-clicking the icon will also display the most frequently viewed web pages; if it is Software such as WMP player will also display the most frequently played videos, music, etc.
5. Use QuickJumplist to create a super quick startup
QuickJumplist is a domestic Windows 7 taskbar enhancement software (click here to download). Although we can lock various software to the taskbar, the length of the taskbar is limited. If you use a lot of commonly used software and folders, a long list of icons on the taskbar will not look good. You can use QuickJumplist. Solve this problem.
This software only has one file and can be used by just clicking on it. Click on the file to add the executable program of any software to the list of this software. Similarly, click on the folder to add any folder. After the addition is completed, click the "Create" button to add just The added content is made into a Jumplist. Then right-click and we can see the just-added content. Click to use it. If you find it convenient, you can lock this software to the taskbar for long-term use.
6. The taskbar must also use glass special effects
The AERO glass effect is a unique display effect in Vista and Windows 7, making the interface look more beautiful. After turning on the glass special effect in Windows 7, you will find that the Jumplist list on the taskbar is still black with white background, which is a bit inconsistent with the overall effect, so we let this Jumplist list also use the glass special effect.
First install the 7stacks software. Although it is in English, the operation is very simple. After the installation is completed, click "Create a new 7stack" on the desktop to open the setting interface. The top "folder to use for stack" column means to set the content displayed in the Jumplist list. You can select a file.
folder or store the shortcuts of commonly used software in a folder, and then point to this folder. The D drive is selected here. Keep other settings unchanged. Click "Dreate Shortcut on Desktop" at the bottom. A shortcut called "Drive D" will be generated on the desktop. Close the software, drag the shortcut to the taskbar and lock it, and then left-click Click to see the gorgeous effect.
7. Gmail email preview
Although there is a sidebar function in Windows 7, which can add various gadgets to the desktop, one problem is that if you want to view the information in the sidebar while browsing the web or operating documents, unless you add the sidebar The tool is set to be displayed on the front end, otherwise you must switch to the desktop to view it. The front-end display will also affect the operation. It would be more convenient if some important tools can be set to be displayed on the taskbar.
Gmail is currently a popular mailbox. If you use Gmail under Windows 7, you must use the "Gmail Notifier Plus" plug-in, which can directly preview emails and write new emails on the taskbar.
Click this software, and a red mail icon will appear on the taskbar. When you use it for the first time, you will be asked to enter the correct Gmail account information. If the login is successful, put the mouse on this icon when the AERO special effect is turned on to view the latest You can also perform other operations by right-clicking on the email.
8. The taskbar displays hardware information
Many friends like to check the implemented computer hardware information in order to deal with existing problems in a timely manner. They usually check it by injecting hardware detection software such as "Master Lu". Now we can use several small plug-ins to make the hardware information Shown in taskbar.
I believe what everyone needs to know most is the real-time usage of CPU and memory. We can use the two plug-ins "TaskbarCpumeter" and "TaskbarmemoryMeter" to display them on the taskbar by double-clicking them. However, the difference between these two plug-ins is that, Detailed information will not be displayed, but will be represented by color. We can click the icon on the taskbar to set the color to represent the CPU and memory usage, which is more convenient to view.