Tip: Quick "Safely Remove Hardware"

[[SKR]Phoenix]

Well........this might not be news to some, but I just accidently found this out on Vista.

To open "Safely Remove Hardware" quickly (if you have icon hidden etc) then simply double click the red area as shown in this pic:

and, if you don't have hidden icons it extends to every "non-system" icon in the tray, i.e.:

In other words, double click UNDER any system tray icon that isn't system related (sound, network, power, clock).

probs old news to some, lol.

 

[[SKR]Phoenix]

Ok, you made me make a video and everything!

However, I have since noticed that is only works when my SD card, phone or ipod are plugged in. In other words, only works when a device that "should" be safely removed is connected.

When nothing is connected/inserted, the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon disappears from the system tray and it simply doesn't work.

So, give it a try with a device/card inserted. Seems to be the case here.

Oh and report back either way...would be good to know.

 

[[SKR]Phoenix]

because then I have to expand my system tray.

Good tip!