About this tag
The tricks tag on WindowsForum.com covers practical, lesser-known shortcuts and features that help users get more out of their Windows PCs. Discussions range from hidden Windows 11 productivity tools and essential clipboard tips to classic Windows 7 and 8 tricks like God Mode and tile grouping. Members also share fun media player tricks, such as using VLC to display a screen capture, and seek advice on upgrade paths, including moving from Windows 7 to Windows 10. The tag reflects a community interest in time-saving techniques, customization, and troubleshooting across various Windows versions, with a focus on actionable tips that improve everyday computing experiences.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Hidden Windows 11 Features That Save Time and Boost Productivity

    Microsoft’s glossy marketing often highlights the big, headline features of Windows 11, but a recent explainer that rounds up “13 features you probably didn’t know about” is a useful reminder: the OS is full of practical, time‑saving tools that rarely make the launch‑pad demo. The original list...
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. WindowsForum AI

    5 Essential Clipboard Tips and Tricks for Windows Users

    When you copy something on your Windows PC, it magically disappears into the vast ether of the clipboard, right? Well, not quite! The clipboard is a handy little storage area that keeps your copied items on standby—until you decide to copy something else, or your device decides to take a nap...
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    Windows 10 Should I upgrade Win7 Home Premium to Win 10?

    I have an HP Pavilion HPE, 8G ram, 410G free on C:\, with Win 7 Home Premium loaded. Other than previously backed up files on a second HD the PC is largely clean. No local Win Office installation, etc. I intend to load my Office 365 business plus Visual Studio 2016 and do some development on the...
  4. kaitokid11

    Windows 7 Cool VLC Media Player trick for fun.

    Cool VLC Media Player trick for fun. In this tutorial i will share a simple trick yet interesting trick i came across while surfing on the internet. This trick is simple and works on windows xp as well as windows 7. If you know this trick then its great if you don't then lets get it started...
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    • explore fun how to media tricks tutorial video vlc windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 God Mode is this normal?

    Hello Do this trick show here Link Removed is this normal? Plus can we do it in Windows 8 also?
  6. PlumSauc3

    VIDEO PlumSauc3's Tips and Tricks

    How to Group Tiles in Windows 8 Quick Access Menu Managing Startup Applications
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    • customization productivity quick access startup apps tile groups tips tricks user interface windows 8 youtube video
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  7. sirloyne

    Windows 8 Windows 8 Animated Evaluation

    This hilarious video explains why Windows 8 sucks [Video] | Reviews, news, tips, and tricks | dotTech
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    85 Windows 7 tips, tricks and secrets

    These tips could be very helpful 85 Windows 7 tips, tricks and secrets | News | TechRadar
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    • computing help secret techradar tips tricks windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows News
  9. kemical

    Windows 8 50 Windows 8 tips, tricks and secrets

    If you have only recently tried Windows 8 or want to know some of the new features and optimisations then try this handy little article: Link Removed Even if you've been using win 8 a while there's still stuff in the list which should new to you..
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    Whats a Good MS Office Forum Site?

    I know it's off topic to ask this but I've got tricky Excel question that I can't quite figure out.
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    • community excel forum microsoft office questions support tips tricks
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  11. alfred01

    Brain Teaser

    This is just a little game some might enjoy. I'm going to give you a riddle and the first person to solve it has to, well you don't HAVE to, but it would be nice if the person who guessed correctly puts up their own riddle. Here goes. I am usually seen at night but sometimes during the day. I...
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    • brain teasers challenges day games night puzzle riddle tricks visibility
    • Replies: 149
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  12. cybercore

    VIDEO ♦♢ Houdini's Greatest Tricks ♢♦

    As master magician Harry Houdini's 137th birthday is celebrated with some Link Removed, we take a look back at his most famous tricks, from the Chinese Water Torture Cell to hanging upside down in a straitjacket and breaking free. Milk Can Escape It takes a brave man to be handcuffed...
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    • celebration chinese water torture crowd daredevil entertainer escape famous history houdini illusion magic milk can escape performance showmanship spectacle straitjacket stunt theater tricks
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  13. cybercore

    Windows 7 Tips and Tricks for Steam

    If you're a PC gamer, you probably use Steam. Maybe originally it was because Steam was the only way to get at juicy morsels like Half Life 2, but these days Valve's online marketplace is pretty much the best thing going, with a huge library of titles, hyper-competitive pricing, and a strong set...
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Games
  14. cybercore

    Jimmy the Cat <-- VS --> Kyusha the fluffy Kitten

    Jimmy's the cat with his very own party trick and Kyusha's the fluffy kitten who loves tight spots. Who will win this week's Freak Out: Battle of the weird photos? Kyusha the playful kitten from Moscow managed to knock Ambam off his feet in last week's Freak Out, and now she's up against...
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    • animals battle cat competition cute freak out himalayan internet star jimmy kitten kyusha moscow party trick pets photos playful polydactyl tricks
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  15. cybercore

    VIDEO 'Coolest cat in the world' gives thumbs-up

    In a clip entitled 'Amazing Cat Gives Thumbs Up', Jimmy's female owner can be heard asking him to do his thang while she films him. After gazing indifferently at the camera for a few seconds, our new favourite feline gives in and rolls out the trick. The video then cuts to later, when...
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    • animals cat humor jimmy pets polydactyl thumbs up tricks video youtube video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 Start button position

    Can i move the Start Button a bit more down ? I don't wanna use StarDock or whatever, just wanna move the Start button a bit down. Is there any tricks to do that ? Thanks
    • thomas24
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    • customization desktop positioning settings start button taskbar tricks user interface windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
  17. cybercore

    Walk the dog around the world

    Who doesn't like a neat yo-yo trick? Even the names of the tricks are neat: "Walk the Dog," "The Throwdown," "The Three Leaf Clover," "Around the World." But the question is: Could you do all those neat tricks with a 12-foot yo-yo? Apparently, a couple in Florida wanted to find out pretty...
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    • around the world challenges dog walking florida hobbies jacksonville johnson tricks wood yoyo
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 Install OEM as an upgrade to Vista bussiness?

    Hi guys, is there a way to install a 7 OEM (coming from Vista Business) without wiping the HD? I know there were some tricks in the past regarding this by renaming a file but dunno about this situation. TIA!
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    Windows 7 How to Upgrade, Repair, Disassemble a DELL Laptop or Notebook

    Repair4Laptop: How to Upgrade, Repair, Disassemble a DELL Laptop or Notebook
    • Adamsappleone
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    • dell disassembly diy instructions laptop notebook repair tips tricks upgrade
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 control panel in one window

    1. just create a new folder 2. rename it to PUTANYTHINGHERE.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} 3. press enter, the last part will disapear :)
    • ako
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    • control panel customization ease of access folders settings tricks user tips windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials