If you want to open a second instance of a program in Windows 7, but you don't want to go through the hassle of the Start menu, simply hold the Shift key and click on the program's icon in the task bar.
Depending on the program, a second instance should open up!
Show Empty Drives in Windows 7
By default Windows 7 doesn't show empty drives, like card readers and what-not, in the explorer window. As far as I know there isn't really a good reason for this, so I keep it so everything shows up no matter what.
Here's how:
Click Start, and in the Search Box (Located above the Start button) type "Change search options". In the results that will appear above, you'll see a selection at the top that says "Change search options for files and folders". Click it.
Now select the View tab and scroll down until you see the selection that says "Hide empty drives in the Computer folder" and un-check it. Hit Apply, then OK and you're all set! Now whenever you insert media into your computer it'll show up regardless!
Windows 7 Taskbar
I was one of the many who upgraded to Windows 7 as soon as it was released in stores. The one thing I noticed straight away after I upgraded was the new format of the taskbar. Instead of long, rectangular buttons, Windows 7 features a space-saving small button design. To be honest, I don't particularly like the new buttons, and would love to return to the old style. I didn't think this was possible until recently, when I chanced upon an option under Taskbar Properties to change this.
If you're like me, and want to get a blast from the past by switching back to the old taskbar format, here's how:
Firstly, right-click on a blank space on the Taskbar. A menu will appear... select Properties.
Select the Taskbar buttons dropdown menu and choose Combine when taskbar is full.
Click Apply and voila! Your taskbar should now look like this:
Although this isn't the exact look that you get on Windows Vista, it's very similar. This way, instead of a non-descriptive icon, the taskbar shows the name of the program. You still have the option to preview the window you're planning to open by simply hovering over the icon in the taskbar, just like before.
Have fun with your new taskbar!
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