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Managing the Interface

Now that you have configured the Windows 7 Desktop, you need to configure the Windows 7 interface. In this tutorial, the process of configuring the Windows 7 environment, beginning with an overview of the main configuration utilities.

The Control Panel is one of the most important configuration areas of Windows 7. The Control Panel includes many items that can help you optimize, maintain, and personalize the operating system. One of the most important items in Control Panel is the System item. The System icon has operating system information, and you can configure Devices, Remote Settings, and System Protection here as well.

Another important component that you need to manipulate and configure is the video adapter. Many users have moved to multiple adapters to make their working environment more customizable. The user may have an application running on one monitor and email open on another.

If you use Windows 7 on a laptop computer, it is important to properly configure your power options. Configuring the power options on a laptop will allow you to get the most life from your laptop batteries. You can choose among many power options to customize laptops for each of your users.

In this tutorial:

  1. Configure the Windows 7 Operating System
  2. Installing a Telnet Client
  3. Understanding the System Utility
  4. Manipulating Virtual Memory
  5. Enabling Remote Desktop Connections
  6. Using the Registry Editor
  7. Manage Display Devices
  8. Using Multiple-Display Support
  9. Troubleshooting Multiple-Display Support
  10. Use Power Management for Mobile Computer Hardware
  11. Managing Power States
  12. Managing Power Options
  13. Configure Advanced Power Settings
  14. Managing Power Consumption Using the Battery Meter
  15. Manage Windows 7 Services