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The obvious features that most folks learn to use with Windows are just a tip of the iceberg when it comes to the innovative ways that Windows has to help you work smarter and easier. A majority of PC users don’t take advantage of all the features available with the Windows operating system. They learn the basics and never venture further. We’re going to give you some tips in this article that will open your eyes to more of the possibilities you can experience with Windows.

You may want to adjust your User Account Control (UAC), a security feature that comes with Windows. Being online can be risky sometimes, and this control helps protect your PC. Be that as it may, if the settings aren’t right it can slow you down. It can be very irritating after awhile if you have this program set to pop-up a screen asking you if it’s OK when you want to make any changes or install something on your PC. It’s important, nonetheless, to be alerted when you might be going to do something risky, so you don’t want to turn UAC off altogether. 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. Once you’re familiar with the different settings options, put them wherever you are comfortable.

A copy of your operating system is always a good idea in case you need to reinstall it.

You would need an USB Flash Drive that has enough capacity to hold all of the files for your Windows operating system. Then, you will have a spare copy. Take good care of this copy, whether you keep it at home or take it wherever you go. It gives you the added peace of mind of knowing you can install Windows again if something goes amiss. Because an USB flash memory is faster than using a disk or a download from online, you can install Windows much faster.

Those of you who have had your PC for a while may find that you have accumulated a lot of files. These can be difficult to keep track of, and you may have your own preferred method of arranging them. If you have Windows Vista or XP, you can use folders such as My Documents or My Pictures to keep track of your files, and you can decide whether to group your files by type, date, size as well as other options. Windows 7 has taken this even further with their "Library" feature. If you make use of this feature, you will be able to keep track of all of your different types of files, no matter where they’re stored. The Library feature is more convenient, and advanced, than previous Windows organizational systems.

When you start looking for more efficient ways to use Windows, you’ll find that there are all kinds of tricks you can find. Well, you most definitely shouldn’t waste your time studying all sorts of shortcuts you’ll never need. Simply concentrate on the ones that will help you with your daily work. We’ve given you a preview of a few of the shortcuts that are available with Windows. It’s up to you now to research and learn more.