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Finding that 1 file on your computer can be a real hassle, especially when you have a couple hundred files.

Now you can find recently used files faster…

This is our 7th tip in our series “Windows 7 – 15 Tips You Need to Know”. This information is also available in our “Windows 7: 15 Tips You Need To Know” eBook.

Windows 7 new feature called Jump Lists, will do this for you.

A Jump List is a list of documents, files, pictures, songs, or websites that you have recently viewed or set as a bookmark (called “pinning”).

How do I use a Jump List, you might wonder?

It’s so simple, just:

1. Move your cursor down to the taskbar.
2. Right click on a program.
3. Click the content that you wish to open.

What type of content each list contains is program specific, for example:

• Web Browser will contain recently viewed or “pinned” websites
• Microsoft Word will contain recently opened or “pinned” documents.
• Windows Media Player will contain recently opened or “pinned” music files.

You might be wondering exactly what does it mean to “pin” something to a Jump List. “Pinning” is simply creating a bookmark to a specific file (usually 1 that you open very frequently).

To “pin” a file all you have to do is drag the file down to the taskbar and release. Then that item will show up under a section called “Pinned.”

Windows 7 allows you to browse your computer with increasing speed and ease!

If you are experiencing any problems or you need any help with your computer – feel free to visit www.YourComputerHelpDesk.com, contact us, or call us at (800) 573-0234.