Windows 7 Tips & Tricks
There are six versions of Windows 7 as of 2011.
- Windows 7 Starter
- Windows 7 Home Basic
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- Windows 7 Professional
- Windows 7 Enterprise
- Windows 7 Ultimate
There are also upgrade versions. This document attempts to make a distinction on which version of Windows 7 is applicable. If none is specified then it is assumed the entry applies to all versions of Windows 7.
Enable or Disable "Double Tap" on Synapsis Touchpad
This is the pointing device on most modern notebook computers. Microsoft often fails to provide options for devices or hardware in one common interface. The double tap option is absent from the mouse settings in the windows 7 control panel. To find the option you must locate the "Synaptics Pointing Device" icon in in the task manager (bottom right). Right click and check "Tap to Click. See the illustration on Synapsis Touchpad for double tap.
View Network Adapter Data including IP/MAC Address/Etc
Using the ipconfig command in the DO command shell actually works in Windows 2000,XP,Vista, and 7.
ipconfig /all | more
The getmac command is available starting in XP through to 7. The getmac command displays mac address and list of network protocols associated with each address for all network cards in each computer, either locally or across a network.
getmac
Applies to windows vista and all versions of windows 7
- Open any Explorer window
- Select Organize -> Layout
- Uncheck Navigation pane
source: http://www.door2windows.com/how-to-showhide-navigation-pane-in-windows-7vista-explorer/
The Organize option appears with Organize, System Properties, Uninstall or change a program, Map network drive, and Open control panel - all part of a toolbar (or new menu bar) in Vista/7.
