Quick Windows 7 Taskbar Tips

Just a few quick tips to enable you to be more productive when using Windows 7.  These tips are specific to the taskbar.

• To open a second instance of an already open program - Hold down SHIFT and click the icon/button in the taskbar.  A second instance of the program will launch.  You can do this to open a third, fourth, fifth and so on.
• To make all open windows on your desktop go invisible and show only a border around each window - Hover the mouse over the rectangle to the right of your system time/clock. If you then click this rectangle, all open windows will be minimized. You can do the same by clicking WINDOWS and SPACE at the same time.
• To open apps as an administrator with your mouse only - Simply hold SHIFT and CONTROL while you click the application.
• To cycle through all open instances of a particular application - Hold CONTROL and click on the taskbar button.

That is it. Four quicks tips to help make Windows 7 work easier for you!