start menu trick

If you have moved from Windows XP to Windows 7, it might take some time to get used to the new Start menu and Taskbar. Here is a list of useful tips to help you make the most of each.

Start Menu Tips and Tricks

Add “My Dropbox” to the Start Menu in Windows 7

If you’re a fan of Dropbox, there is a way to get quick and easy access to it on your Start menu. The following article describes how to hack the Libraries feature to rename the Recorded TV library to a different name.
It’s not a perfect solution, but if you use Dropbox a lot, it’s worth it.
Add “My Dropbox” to Your Windows 7 Start Menu

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Get the Classic Start Menu and Explorer Features in Windows 7

Have you switched to Windows 7 and just can’t get used to the new Start menu? Well, there is a tool, called ClassicShell, that allows you to get the classic Start menu from Windows XP in Windows 7. You can also choose to get the features from the classic version of Windows Explorer.
A nice side benefit of ClassicShell is when you shut down or restart your computer, you get the classic shut down screen.
ClassicShell Adds Classic Start Menu and Explorer Features to Windows7

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Add the Recycle Bin to the Start Menu in Windows 7

Have you ever tried searching for the Recycle Bin in the Windows 7 Start menu Search box only to find you get no results? You can easily find files, folders, programs and more using the Start menu search in both Windows 7 and Vista. However, if you enter “recycle bin” in the Start menu Search box, you will not find it.
The following article describes how to add the Recycle Bin to the Start menu search so you can use the Search box to easily find it.
Add the Recycle Bin to Start Menu in Windows 7