Tips & Tricks

My Computer Toolbar

Here's a little trick you can do with the "My Computer" desktop icon to make a very cool "My Computer" toolbar.

To create this toolbar, left click and drag your "My Computer" icon to either side of your desktop then release your left mouse button. If you were close enough to the screen edge, you'll get a "My Computer" toolbar. I've found it helps if you drag the "My Computer" icon to the edge until it's partially off screen. Also, you can drag it to the top / bottom as well. I think it looks better at the side though.

Here's a shot of me dragging the little My Computer icon to the side of the screen:

And here's a snapshot of the toolbar once it's in place:

As if that weren't enough, if you hold down your CRTL key while clicking one of the items on your new "My Computer" toolbar, you'll get a list of what's in the folder / drive. Just click to open. Here's a shot of what happens when hold down the CRTL key and click my C: drive:

You can also right-click an empty area to get more options such as Autohide, Always On Top, etc.

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