As I keep discovering the new Microsoft OS i.e. Windows 7, I find some of its feature really interesting and useful.

One such feature is the Desktop Preview which allows users to temporarily minimize open windows by hovering the mouse on the far-end of the taskbar. This allows them to take a sneak-preview of the desktop without forcefully minimizing all open windows.

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The reason I find this feature helpful is because at times you need to quickly view your desktop (e.g. to check for a file that you have recently downloaded etc) and this feature allows you to do so without minimizing all open windows.

Some users might find this feature annoying as most old-school users would still prefer to fully switch to Desktop instead of just taking a preview. For them, there is even an option to disable the 'Desktop Preview' feature.

Just right click on the far-end of the taskbar in Windows 7 and uncheck 'Preview Desktop' which should be checked by default.

I hope you enjoy the Windows 7 experience. Please share your thoughts about Windows 7 beta in the comments.