[TechRepublic] 10 cool tools in Windows 7

May 27, 2009

TechRepublic Daily Digest Trouble viewing this mail? Read it online | Manage my newsletters Welcome: TechRepublic Member Update my profile | Unsubscribe from this mail Blogs | Photos | Downloads | Forums 10 cool tools in Windows 7 The changes to the Windows 7 interface have gotten a lot of play, but some of the new built-in tools are just as compelling. Deb Shinder runs through some of the most impressive enhancements, from the ISO burner to the Biometric Framework to PowerShell v2. Subscribe to TechRepublic's Downloads RSS SponsoredDo a salary check IT Professionals - check your salary on activeTechPros. Be a member and get instant access to salary charts and country reports. * * * * * * * * * * Business Professionals - join activeBizPros and play a part in driving the salary charts. Your input will help us build a valuable resource for you to compare salaries. Members' choice 10 ways techs can make extra cash If you're searching for opportunities to supplement your income -- or you're in between jobs and need some work to tide you over -- the tech field offers a number of possibilities. Here are a few of your options. Hottest new downloads Customize the [Windows]+E key shortcut to open what you want Learn how to use AutoHotkey in Vista to re-route [Windows]+E so that Windows Explorer opens a folder of your choice. This download also includes a list of all of the standard [Windows] key shortcuts. 10 tips for doing layoffs the right way Workforce reductions are often necessary to keep companies solvent during difficult times -- but mishandling the process can make an already bad situation even worse. Here are 10 things to keep in mind if you're gearing up for layoffs. Increase productivity with these 10 helpful OpenOffice extensions OpenOffice offers a host of essential features, but as with most software, it would be nice to have it do just a little bit more. Jack Wallen has sorted through the scores of available OpenOffice add-ons to find 10 that are particularly well suited to simplifying business tasks. Create a quick org chart in PowerPoint When you need an easy way to illustrate a simple hierarchy, consider building an org chart directly on a PowerPoint slide. Here's a look at how to use some basic diagramming tools so you can pull this together in a hurry. Top May downloads 10 handy Firefox about:config hacks Top alternatives to Microsoft Outlook Repair your corrupted Windows registry file the easy way Documentation checklist: What the new IT guy needs to find out Get ready for Windows 7 RC with this FAQ Around TechRepublic Vacation? What a quaint concept Do you plan on foregoing your vacation this year out of fear or being overwhelmed with work? If so, you're not alone, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder. Video: Run Windows Vista on your Mac with VMWare Fusion If you're a Mac user who also needs to run Windows, there's an easy way to get the best of both worlds. Bill Detwiler shows how to run Windows Vista on Mac OS Ten using VMware Fusion. Gallery: The evolution of the PC The National Museum of Computing's PC Gallery in London offers a look at the 44-year history of personal computers -- from the PDP-8 and Commodore PET, to the Apple Newton and iPhone. White Papers from our partners Do a salary check Yankee Group: Software as a Service dramatically improves CRM success (Oracle) CRM your salespeople will love (Oracle) Accelerating SAP with Automated Business Process Validation (Worksoft) Business Brief: Business Continuity - Are you Always Open for Business? (Oracle) Product Spotlight: EverDesk Optima e-mail client EverDesk Optima aims to change the e-mail game by treating individual e-mails more like documents than traditional e-mail clients do. Justin James reviews the application. TechRepublic Newsletters Get the latest community updates, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Community Central Product Spotlight 10 Things Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic. To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all TechRepublic communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is cpedley@churchpower.com Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy   Copyright © 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic, TechRepublic.com and the TechRepublic logo are registered trademarks of CBS Interactive Inc. Used by permission. CBS Interactive Inc. 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.