As for why I like so many windows, it's because it affords fast, easy access to them all thanks to their static position on the taskbar (and not hidden in some secondary menu that I need to wait for ...

Sociologists say that multitasking has shortened our attention spans and made us more easily distracted than ever. The problem is especially noticeable on modern PCs, where it's possible to open ...

You can pin frequently accessed folders to Windows Explorer’s folder-like icon on the taskbar, but even more helpful for some might be the ability to pin a system-wide search to that same folder.

Windows 7 officially hits the streets on October 22, less than three years after the release of its unloved — particularly by businesses — predecessor, Windows Vista. Whether you took the Vista plunge ...

Like putting a personal touch on your PCs? Customization options abound in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, but these features can often be hard to find, an issue exacerbated by Microsoft’s dual (or should ...

With Windows 7’s “shake” feature, though, you can minimize every window except the one in which you’re currently working — in a single step. Click and hold the title bar of the window you want to keep ...