Here's a thread to post helpful Windows 7 tips and links:
Since I hate the girly color schemes that come with it, my first order of business was to change it ASAP.
Themes:
http://windows7themes.net/
http://www.ithinkdiff.com/windows-7-themes/
http://on10.net/blogs/sarahintampa/Unlock-Hidden-Themes-in-Windows-7/
http://on10.net/blogs/sarahintampa/Windows-7-Themes/
Speedup:
http://windows7themes.net/speed-up-windows-7.html
Search:
Sucks. Use NotePad++ to search-in-files and even search-and-replace-in-files.
NotePad++:
Have to install using the "Don't use %%APP..." option, otherwise, you cannot edit your syntax highlighting files because MS decided to make that location inaccessible...
Fraps:
If you get low FPS, install the latest Fraps for W7. Fixed mine.