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Windows is the engine that runs home computers and an understanding of the basics of how the operating system works is vital in building confidence.
In this zone we will guide you through some of the fundamental tools in Windows, from Windows Explorer to the Notification area, and explain how you can use them to supervise and control the computer. Once you have mastered these basics, you will be free to explore the many benefits that home computers provide, such as exploring the web and even building your own website - information on how to do this can be viewed in the list below, courtesy of zone sponsor, Strato.
Microsoft Windows is all about – perhaps unsurprisingly – windows. We explain how to master them
Customise your list of open programs
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Discover how to take charge of mouse buttons and other controls using a free tool
We explain how to customise the Windows Desktop to make it more fun and more functional
Turn your computer's cursor into a solid line
We show how the Start Menu has changed in Windows 7, and how to use it
We explain what the different kinds of Windows dialogue boxes mean
We explain the good and bad ways to uninstall programs from Windows
Want to shut down your computer? Windows 7, XP and Vista all handle the process differently and there’s more to it than just turning it off
Windows System Restore can help you to easily roll back time to make a sick PC work again. Here we explain how it works and why you should be using it
We show you how to use the search tool in Windows 7 and Vista
The Windows Taskbar often becomes overcrowded with icons and buttons but a free tool gives you a keyboard shortcut to minimise them
Unless the keys are sticking, the fault probably lies with a bug. The good news is that it is possible to overcome this problem and get back to normal typing
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Run Windows and Ubuntu on the same computer
Hide private folders
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