Windows 7 has been around for a year and by now, I think everyone using it might have gone thoroughly familiarized with it. However, Windows 7 has some hidden perks that very few might have discovered; one of them being able to select multiple items using check-boxes. Like this:

Unlike the traditional tiring method which involves holding down the Ctrl key while you select multiple folders, this method is very handy. Just keep on clicking on the check-box shown on the top-left corner of the folders while you have a drink with your other hand.

How to use check-boxes to select items:

» In Windows Explorer, click ‘Organize’ > ‘Folder and search options’.

» In the window that appears, go to ‘View’ tab and select ‘Use check boxes to select items’ and click OK.

That’s it! Now you can select files using check boxes!