Chapter 2. Jump Right In

In this section:

  • What’s Where in Windows 7?

  • Starting Up

  • Leaving Your Computer

  • Starting a Program

  • Accessing Your Documents

  • Files, Folders, and Libraries

  • Quickly Finding a Program, File, or Folder

  • Accessing Everything

  • Switching Among Open Windows

  • Managing Windows

  • Using Shortcut Menus for Quick Results

  • Using Jump Lists for Quick Access

  • Getting Help

Windows 7 is designed to work for you, not you for it. You’ll find that there are often several ways to accomplish one task. Why? Because people work differently. Because different tasks have different requirements. And because you want to find the way that works best for you, get your work done quickly, and then get away from the computer and live your life!

The procedures described in this ...

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