If you use Windows 7, you can make frequently used icons show up in the notification area on the taskbar. This is useful if you need to see what applications are running, or if you want to know what tasks are currently being run. To do this, open the Control Panel and click on the System Tools tab. Then, under System Preferences, click on the Notification Area tab. In the Notification Area section, you will find a list of all of the applications that are running. You can also see which tasks are currently being run by clicking on one of these applications and then clicking on its taskbar icon to see its details.
By default Windows 7 will hide application icons in the Notification Area on the Taskbar. Every time you need to access an icon to use an app you need to click the arrow, then the application you want.
If you want to have some icons to remain hidden but have easy access to frequently used ones, just drag the icon onto the Taskbar.
If you never want any icon hidden, click the arrow then Customize.
Now check the box next to Always show all icons and notifications in the taskbar and click OK.
Now you’ll be able to access them any time you want without having to go through the extra click.
If you’re new to Windows 7, this simple tip for beginners will allow you to access frequently used programs a bit faster by saving a few mouse clicks.
