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How To: Optimize your screen display in Windows 7

Now that you've got your hands on Windows 7, you need to learn how to get the best possible picture on your monitor. Veronica from Tekzilla provides a tutorial on how to optimize your screen display in Windows 7.

How To: Use the all new alt-tab feature in Windows 7

In Windows XP and Windows Vista, alt-tabbing was pretty basic but it got the job done. Well, in Windows 7, it looks cool *and* it gets the job done! How convenient.

How To: Access the revamped system monitor tool in Windows 7

Windows users probably remember the system resource tab in the task manager which showed you your resource usage. Well, in Windows 7, this feature has been revamped. This tool will give you real-time reports for CPU, disk, network, and memory usage.

How To: Record your screen in Windows 7

If you've ever wished you could record your screen without having to download a third-party application, look no further! Windows 7 has a new built-in utility that allows you to record your screen with a few simple clicks.

How To: Bring quick launch back to Windows 7

Some people aren't entirely happy with the new UI tweaks in Windows 7, and miss features in Windows XP. Conveniently, some of the functionalities in Windows XP can be brought over to Windows 7. Check out this video for a tutorial on how to bring back the quick launch bar in Windows 7.

How To: Add web search to the start menu in Windows 7

One of the cool things in Windows 7 is the new start menu. It is now possible to add an internet search area to your Start Menu. Instead of searching your computer, you can select a separate option called Search the Internet.

How To: Customize Finder's background on a Mac OS X

Tired of the lame dull background in Finder windows? Conveniently, Apple integrated a feature which allows you how modify the color or image that is displayed in Finder windows. This video will show you how to modify these settings to snazz up your Mac.

How To: Backup & restore data easily on Ubuntu Linux

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to back up and restore data easily on Ubuntu Linux.

How To: Download files from FTP with Terminal on Ubuntu Linux

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to download files from FTP with Terminal on Ubuntu Linux.

How To: Hide & display desktop icons on Ubuntu Linux

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to hide and display desktop icons, such as mounted drives, computer, and trash icons, on Ubuntu Linux.

How To: Install RAM

Add speed and power to your computer by adding more memory. You Will Need