Everyday Nerd

I’ve really enjoyed running Windows 7, especially the keyboard shortcuts.  Not having to touch the mouse tends to speed things up.  Here is a list of keyboard shortcuts:

• Windows + ↑ (Up Arrow) – Maximize window
• Windows + ← (Left Arrow) – Snap window to left side covering half of desktop space. Continue pressing the keyboard shortcut will rotate the window between snap to left, snap to right and restore to normal position.
• Windows + → (Right Arrow) – Snap window to right side covering half of desktop space. Continue pressing the keyboard shortcut will rotate the window between snap to left, snap to right and restore to normal position.
• Windows + ↓ (Down Arrow) – Minimize the window. Restore to normal size and position if the window is currently maximized.

Other popular or common keyboard hotkeys which are already been used in Vista:

• Windows + D – Show desktop and restore desktop (minimize or restore all windows).
• Windows + M – Minimize all windows.
• Windows + T – Show preview thumbnail of running applications in Windows Taskbar one by one without mouse over.
• Windows + U – Open Ease of Access Center.
• Windows + P – Display options.
• Windows + F – Search window.
• Windows + G – Bring all gadgets on top and foreground.
• Windows + X – Run Windows Mobility Center.
• Windows + R – Open ‘Run’ command.
• Windows + E – Run Windows Explorer.
• Windows + L – Lock the computer.
• Windows + Pause [Break] – Open System Properties.
• Windows + [number] – Activate and run the program pinned on Windows 7 Taskbar, running program won’t be affected.
• Windows + Tab – Windows Aero Task Switcher
• F1 – Help
• F3 – Search

I was really hoping that Microsoft would release this quickly, seeing as it took them FOREVER with Vista to release any type of management software, besides Remote Desktop Connection.

So far, I’m REALLY liking Windows 7, and having the RSAT for 7 really make it that much better.

Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on remote computers that are running Windows Server 2008 R2 (and, for some roles and features, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003) from a remote computer that is running Windows 7.

[Download Here]

LifeHacker has a nice little guide, showing you how to setup a dual-boot with Windows 7 and XP and/or Vista. 

[Lifehacker]

OK, it’s time!  Go get it before it’s gone! 

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx – The site is running VERY slow, but be patient, there are 2.5 million people trying to get it too…

Beta expires on August 1, 2009, so have fun!

** Update ** 

The official Windows 7 beta download link is still down, but Lifehacker has managed to track down the direct download links to the 32-bit and 64-bit version. [Microsoft]

Microsoft is releasing a free public Beta of it’s next operating system, Windows 7 on January 9th, but only to the first 2.5 million users to download.  So, here is what you need to do to make sure  you get your!

Watch the official Windows 7 Home page, and as soon as the link is posted, start downloading.  To get a product key, you will have to go through the registration process, which I’m sure will take a little while, as their servers are going to get hammered. 

As soon as EverydayNerd.com sees the download link available, it will be posted, so keep tune to our RSS feed.