Using Check Boxes in Windows 7 to Save a Little Time

If you have ever tried to select multiple files one a computer you can drag a box around all of the files if they are in order.  If they are not in order, you had to hold control and select each file.  Now, with Windows 7, you can enable the use of check boxes so you can select multiple files with only one hand.  To enable this feature you need to be in a folder.  Click on "Tools" from the menu bar at the top.  Then, select "Folder Options".  Finally, click on the View tab and check the box that says "Use check boxes to select items". 

Once you have enabled this option, you will be able to select multiple files by clicking the check boxes to the left of the file names.

This feature works regardless of how you view you files (list or thumbnails).