If you are using Windows 7 or 8 (and who isn’t?), you’d have probably forgotten a few things that you could do with Windows Vista or XP.

Or probably never learned in the first place. In this situation, we’re covering the use of the right-click function that has faded into the background with the most recent versions of Windows.

So, here are 3 right-click tricks that can make your use of Windows faster and easier too:

#1: How to get Bigger Icons

With computers today having higher-resolution displays, your desktop icons might be a little smaller. All you have to do in right-click on any empty spot on your Desktop, move your mouse pointer over View and select either Medium or Large Icons.

And there you have it: bigger icons!

#2: Locating Recent Items and Shortcuts

If you locate the icons in your TaskBar, you’ll find that Windows gives you a list of shortcuts that will save you time as recent documents, most visited sites and even the ability to create a new appointment in Outlook. While this might be a small trick, it helps you to not only launch an app but get to what you really want to do.

#3: Pinning Desktop Icons to Start Menu or Taskbar

When you right-click any icon, you’ll find two options: Pin to Start or Taskbar. While some people might prefer to pin their most-used application to the Taskbar, there are others who prefer to still use the Start Menu, which was popular in prior operating systems released by Windows.

But no matter which one you do prefer, trying this right-click tip will ensure that you reach your apps sooner than think.