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When you converted from an older version ofWindows to a newer one, it probably took you awhile to

adjust to the new format. Once you became comfortable with it, if indeed you ever did, then you

probably picked up where you le o and computed along. Rarelydo experienced users fully ulize

the new features of an upgraded version ofWindows. Below are some useful features that can en-hance your compung experience in both Windows XP and Windows Vista, if you sll use them,

and Windows 7.

In Windows XP, you can customize the Quick Launch Bar to create convenient shortcuts to your favorite

programs, folders, and les. The Quick Launch Bar remains accessible from most windows, so its a handy

way to open the applicaons and les you frequently use.

If the Quick Launch Bar isnt already visible to the right of the Start buon , youll need to turn it

on. To do that, right-click an open area of the taskbar. Hover your mouse pointer over Toolbars, then click

Quick Launch. The Quick Launch Bar appears on your taskbar.

To add a program shortcut to the Quick Launch Bar, click the Start buon , click All Programs,

then click and drag the applicaon you want to the Quick Launch Bar. Release the mouse buon and the

applicaons icon appears in the Quick Launch Bar.

To add a folder or le shortcut to the Quick Launch Bar, open Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder,

subfolder, or individual le you want, click and drag the folder or le you want to the Quick Launch Bar.

Release the mouse buon and the icon for the folder or le appears in the Quick Launch Bar.

To remove a shortcut from the Quick Launch Bar, right-click on the icon in the Quick Launch Bar of the

applicaon, folder, or le you want to remove and right-click it, click Delete, and then click Yes when

asked if youre sure you want to delete the shortcut. Note: Although the shortcut is removed from the

Quick Launch Bar, the actual applicaon, folder, or le has not been deleted from your computer.

Geng the Most from Windows

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In Windows Vista, you can add folders to Favorite Links in the naviga-

on pane so that you can open them from any folder window at any

me. To do this,

Open the folder that contains the subfolder you want to add.

(Example: In Documents locate DKG.)

Then simply drag its icon from the original folder (Documents) to

where you want it in the navigaon pane (See diagram).

You can also click Folders at the boom of the pane and drag a fold-

er from the folder list up into the Favorite Links secon of the pane.

(You cant add individual les to Favorite Links, but you can add

them to any folder in Favorite Links).

If you have Windows 7, you can create Jump Lists, which are lists of recently opened items (such as les,

folders, or websites) organized by the program that you use to open them. You can use a JumpList to open

items, and you can also pin favorites to a Jump List so you can quickly get to the items that you use every

day.

To view the Jump List for a program, click Start,

point to a pinned program or to a recently used

program (Example Word Pad) near the top of the

Start menu, and then point to or click the arrow

next to the program.

To open an item, click Start, point to a pinned

program or to a recently used program near the

top of the Start menu to open the program's

Jump List, and then click the item.

To pin an item to a Jump List, click Start, and then

open the program's Jump List. Point to the item, click the pushpin icon, and then click Pin to this list.

To unpin an item, click Start, and then open the JumpList for the program. Point to the item, click the

pushpin icon, and then click Unpin from this list.

This the tenth issue of Technology

Tips & Treats. This is a monthly

publication created by the 2011-

2013 Technology Committee. Our

goal is to provide you with the most

up-to

-date technology information

to assist you and your chapter in

the 21st Century! Please let us

know what you think of our news-

letter at sreddingdkg@gmail.com,

Shelly Redding, Technology Com-

mittee Chairman. .

Tip of the MonthTip of the MonthIf you are using Windows 7 or Windows XP, you can get the full

picture when viewing photos in either Explorer or WindowsMe-

diaPlayer. Aer opening a photo, click the F-11 key. You get a full

screen view with the toolbars and tle bar out of the way. To un-

do the full screen view and return to normal, just press the Esc

key. (In WindowsVista, the picture will probably default to Win-

dowsPhotoGallery.)