#10
/ November 6, 2009 / 1:54 min.
Parental Controls in Windows 7
Parents are offered a level of control over how kids use the computer in Windows 7. Parental Control
features have been present in previous versions of Windows to allow parents to place restrictions on kids' computer use. Parental Controls in Windows 7
have received something of an overhaul and are more powerful than ever before.
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show notes
- In order to set up
Parental Controls
you must first make a Standard user account for each child.
- To do that click Start, then Control Panel, and then click on Users and Family Safety.
- Once you've created Standard accounts for each child, click on Parental Controls.
- Turn parental controls on.
- Click on time limits to set times when the computer can or cannot be used for each child with an account.
- Use the grid view to block out or allow access at certain times.
- Click on games to block or allow games.
- Choose a level of game blocking by
ESRB rating.
- Click on Allow or block certain programs and select (username) can only use the programs I allow to block or allow specific programs.
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#1
/ October 26, 2009 / 1:12 min.
Windows 7 feels like a ground-up re-imagining of the way Windows works. Elements of Windows that have remained unchanged for years have received a rethinking, and the end result is an operating system that's easier than ever to work with. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan leads us through
what's new in Windows 7
in this
Windows 7 video tour
.
#2
/ October 27, 2009 / 2:09 min.
The
is a study in minimalism. No more desktop clutter (at least until you start saving all your files to said desktop). The only icon on the Windows 7 desktop by default is the Recycle Bin. Here's what you need to know about the new
Windows 7 desktop
.
#3
/ October 28, 2009 / 1:35 min.
The
Windows taskbar
hasn't changed much since it was first introduced.
Windows 7 represents the first time the taskbar has received a full re-imagining. It works much better than previous iterations of the long-standing taskbar. Here's what you need to know.
#4
/ October 29, 2009 / 2:20 min.
With
Windows 7, Microsoft clearly payed a lot of attention to the way we interact with open application and other windows. Snap is a cool new feature in Windows 7 that makes it easy to manipulate open windows. Minimize, maximize, compare side-by-side and much more with the new Aero Snap features of Windows 7.
#5
/ October 30, 2009 / 2:10 min.
Sharing files across the home network
has traditionally been a study in geekery. Now, with
Windows 7 it's painfully simple to share files across your Windows home network. Simply choose what file types or you want to share in HomeGroup networking, get a password and input that password on any computer you want to give access to. Easy!
#6
/ November 2, 2009 / 3:02 min.
The new
is easier than ever to use. You can pin programs to the taskbar, use jumplists to get quick access to the files and web sites you use most often and much more. The show desktop button has even been re-imagined. Here's what you need to know about the new
Windows 7 taskbar
with this video guided tour.
#7
/ November 3, 2009 / 1:44 min.
Hot colors
is a new feature in the
. Mousing over a program lets you see at a glance whether or not it's running. The program icon changes color according to the program's status.
#8
/ November 4, 2009 / 1:27 min.
As you work with
Windows 7, open application windows tend to pile up on the desktop. Check out the new
Aero Shake
feature in Windows 7 to quickly clear the desktop and focus in on the application you want to run. When you're done, restoring your open applications is equally simple... and dare we say, fun.
#9
/ November 5, 2009 / 2:32 min.
If you want to grab a quick clip of something on your desktop or web page, the new
is where you'll want to turn your attention. This tool lets you
grab quick clips and screenshots
, save them and share them via email.
#10
/ November 6, 2009 / 1:54 min.
Parents are offered a level of control over how kids use the computer in
Windows 7.
Parental Control
features have been present in previous versions of Windows to allow parents to place restrictions on kids' computer use.
Parental Controls in Windows 7
have received something of an overhaul and are more powerful than ever before.
about Cool new features in Windows 7
Windows 7
is a complete Windows overhaul and in our experience, the best version of Windows to date. New features like Jump Lists, Aero Snap and Peek, easy home networking and file sharing and much more make this the version of Windows that might get you to
upgrade from Windows XP or
upgrade from Windows Vista
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