Windows 7 tip: Shake your desktop free of clutter

Have you ever had your desktop full of open programs? Well, this simple tip will help you get rid of that clutter. In Windows 7, there is a feature, called "Aero Shake," that allows you to close all programs, and then reopen them when you need them again.

To do this, simply click on the title bar of the program you are using (located next to the minimize, maximize, and exit buttons), and shake it quickly back and forth until the other programs minimize. To reverse this process, simply shake the title bar again until the programs reappear.

There is also a boring way of doing this: Hold the Windows key + Home key. But, that is not as fun!