The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores settings for low-level operating system components, kernel, drivers, services, and user interface along with 3rd party applications installed on the platform. Before you dabble, it might be a good idea to backup your registry using a restore point or exporting the registry to a file.

Microsoft built 7 from the ground up to be a secure computing environment and retained the key security features that helped protect Vista, such as Kernel Patch Protection, Data Execution Prevention, Address Space Layout Randomization, and Mandatory Integrity Levels, but Windows Vista and Windows XP are equally at risk to viruses and exploits and overall Vista brings only marginal security advantages over XP. Net gain, zero.

Windows & Apps shortcuts

Ctrl + Shift + Esc - Open task manager
Windows Key + R - run dialog
Winkey + D - toggle show desktop
Winkey + E - windows explorer
Winkey + L - lock workstation
Middle click a link - open in new background tab (useful for google, reddit)
Middle click a tab …