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Here’s a tip: Your computer can be made to run even better – even if it’s already fast and advanced – just by learning some Windows shortcuts. There are numerous easy adjustments you can make in different areas of your computer and even folks who have been using Windows – which is very complex – for a long time aren’t even aware of all of them. There is no end to the things that you can do on Windows and, therein, lies the problem. Nobody can learn everything. What we hope to accomplish in this report is to enlighten you to a few useful Windows Tips that would be well worth your while to learn.

There is a security feature called User Account Control (UAC) that comes with Windows and, if you choose to, you can adjust the settings. You need to make sure the settings on this Control are correct so your computer doesn’t slow down. The goal, however, is to protect your computer when you log into the internet. For example, if you set the Control so it asks you for permission whenever you want to install or change something, you may become aggravated. Conversely, if you want to protect your PC from risky content you want to keep UAC turned on to let you know when you may be preparing to do something dangerous. Windows 7′s default setting is fine for most computer folks. It alerts you only when it thinks some program is trying to change something on your computer without your initiation. Decide which level of security you can live with and adjust the settings accordingly.

Another program you should investigate and run regularly is the Defragmentation tool. Some Windows users aren’t really familiar with the defragmentation tool, and others are afraid it’s too hard to understand or they’ll do something wrong. So, they don’t use it. If you want to improve the performance of Windows, make it a regular habit to defrag your hard drive. It becomes even more essential if you need to download a lot of files. What happens when you delete files is that it leaves empty spots on your hard drive. Defragmentation realigns the files on your hard drive, putting all the empty space together. Therefore, your files run faster. Go to Properties>Tools for each hard drive and choose defragmentation. Defragmentation doesn’t take long unless you have a lot of files on your hard drive that haven’t been defragged lately. Windows can schedule the defragmentation program to run automatically if you set up a schedule.

Perhaps you use your computer in a way that would benefit by using the Calculator applet that Windows includes with its operating system. It’s not limited to just doing mathematical calculations. Did you know that there are four modes you can choose from? They are Statistical, Programmer, Scientific, and Standard. Normally the standard mode will be adequate. Nonetheless, the calculator can do a lot if you work in any kind of technical field. There are templates that can help you calculate all kinds of variables, such as gas mileage, mortgage payments or estimated bills of any kind. If working with numbers is part of your daily routine, no matter what you do, you will love the ease of use of this calculator.

Windows offers a multitude of shortcuts and different ways to make using your PC easier. Our report has only been able to present a brief sample. Obviously, you don’t need to learn every shortcut available. Find the ones that will help you do the tasks you perform with your computer. But once you get into the habit of looking for more convenient ways to run Windows, you’ll find yourself learning more and more helpful tips.