Windows 7 Tweaks

By: Tyler Adams

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Windows 7 tweaks allow you to make the system your own. It's a great way to get familiar with your Windows 7 system while giving users the option to customize it in a variety of ways. While some of these customizations are specifically tailored towards users of the Windows 7 operating system, users who may still be using Windows Vista or other similar operating systems might find these tweaks to be useful. Once you tweak your Windows 7 system to your very own specifications, you will be able to enjoy a system that runs, looks, and feels just the way that you want it too!

  1. Stay up to date with updates. Microsoft, the makers of the Windows brand of programming systems like Windows 7 and Windows Vista, are always making updates to their operating systems to protect them from hackers, viruses, or flaws reported by users. Enabling your automatic updates (sometimes also referred to as “Windows Updates”) will ensure that your system is protected while maintaining its stability. Choose a time and date that will give you the maximum opportunity to fine-tune your Windows 7 system.
  2. Customize your Windows 7 system. Another cool tweak that you can make to your Windows 7 system is to customize your needs and desires. If you’re visually impaired, you can increase your font size. If you want to change color schemes, you can use the Control Panel option under the start menu to make your system your own. If you like to save energy, you can choose to use a screen saver or automatically allow your computer to shut off once you close it.
  3. Make Windows 7 work for you. One way to tweak your system and maximize your potential with Windows 7 is to make your computer work for you. For example, with Windows 7 and a computer with a DVD drive, you can stream DVD’s from your laptop to your television set. If you’re a college student or enjoy using your internet on the go, than a system with a wireless card will pick up most wireless signals, allowing you to enjoy 3G/Wi-Fi outside of your own home network.
Posted on: May. 30, 2011