Windows 7: Resource Manager

"Resource Manager" is a resource management tool provided by the Windows operating system and is one of the essential functions of Windows. We can view all the resources on the computer through the resource manager, and can manage all kinds of files and folders on the computer clearly and intuitively. In Windows 7, the resource manager, the familiar "old guy", is a new look, not only wearing a beautiful "coat", but also more "connotation", which is different everywhere. breath. So, let's take a look at what's new in Windows 7's resource manager. What new features are worth learning?

Let's take a look at the new look of the resource manager! Is the entire interface more beautiful? I believe it will bring you a good feeling! From the interface, you can find some differences: the list on the left, various icons, address bar, menu bar, and so on.

Figure 1 Windows 7 Resource Manager

First, let's take a look at the list area on the left side of the Windows 7 Explorer. In this list, the resources of the entire computer are divided into five categories: favorites, warehouses, home network groups, computers and networks, which are very different from Windows XP and Vista systems. All changes are made to users. Better organization, management and application resources bring us more efficient operations. For example, in the "Recently visited location" under Favorites, you can view the files and system functions that we have recently opened, so that we can use them again; in the network, we can quickly organize and access network resources directly here. In addition, the more powerful is the "depot" function, which organizes the file resources of different locations in a virtual "warehouse", so that the various resources pooled together can greatly improve the user's efficiency. Regarding the detailed use of the warehouse, we will give a detailed introduction in the future.

Figure 2 Recent Access Locations - New Resource Manager is more user-friendly

The address bar of Windows 7 Explorer uses a "breadcrumb" The navigation function is believed to be familiar to many friends because it is a feature that has been adopted since the Windows Vista system. Regarding its various benefits, Qizi will not say more, but there is still a small hint: if you want to copy the current address, just click the left mouse button in the blank space of the address bar to make the address bar traditional. The way it is displayed.

Figure 3 Windows 7 address bar uses "breadcrumbs" navigation

In the menu bar, Windows 7 organization has changed a lot or It's a simplification, and some functions are placed directly on the menu bar as a top-level menu, such as burning, creating new folders.

Figure 4 Windows 7 menu bar

In addition, Windows 7 no longer displays the toolbar, some buttons that need to be retained are in the same line as the menu bar . Such as the view mode settings, click the button to open the adjustment menu, adjust between a variety of modes, including Windows 7 features large icons, large icons and other modes.

Figure 5 Windows 7 view mode settings are more abundant

Figure 6 Large icon display mode is quite

on the right side of the address bar We can see the ubiquitous search of Windows 7 again. Enter the search keyword in the search box and press Enter. You can get the search results in the Explorer immediately. Not only the search speed is satisfactory, but also the interface of the search process is excellent, including the search progress bar and the search result item display. Wait.

Figure 7 Using Search in Explorer

Figure 8 Search History and Search Criteria

Everyone in Figure 8 It can be noticed that the search drop-down menu will display the auto-complete function according to the search history. In addition, it supports two search filter conditions, which can be set after clicking, and is more user-friendly than before.

Figure 9 Setting search criteria

In the past, Windows Explorer preview was a very tasteless feature, but in Windows 7, this situation has completely changed. Windows7 system adds a lot of preview effects, not only preview images, but also preview text, Word files, font files, etc. These preview effects make it easy for users to quickly understand their content. We can hide or show the preview window by pressing the keyboard shortcut Alt+P or by clicking the button on the menu bar (Figure 10).

Figure 10 Preview Image

Figure 11 Preview Font

Windows 7 Explorer is not bringing us Less surprises? I believe it can improve our operational efficiency and make the organization and management of documents more convenient!