Sometimes Windows will get itself all tied into a bunch and there is no choice but to cut the power to your computer and restart. Well, maybe not. Here are some other things to try...
Mistakes Are A Drag!
Have you ever made a mistake while filling out a form on a web page or in a software program? If you're like me, you occasionally find that you've put information in the wrong box. Most people would just sigh, delete out the error, then re-type it in the appropriate box. And we wonder why … Continue reading Mistakes Are A Drag!
Get Sticky
I love using keyboard shortcuts. They're quick and make me look like I'm a pro... or something. However, I realize that many of you like to keep one hand on the mouse, so those three key combos are out. How about a way to type one key at a time rather than all at once? … Continue reading Get Sticky
Launching Multiple Programs
Launching Multiple Programs Have you ever needed to launch multiple programs? Normally, you hit the Start button, Programs , then select the program you want to run. Once that one starts, you go back through and repeat the process for the next program. Well, here's a better way. Next time you need to launch more … Continue reading Launching Multiple Programs
Rename Shortcuts
Q: I have a shortcut on my desktop I'd like to rename. How do I do it? A: Just right-click the shortcut and select Rename from the resulting menu. The shortcut's name will now be highlighted. Just type in the new name and you're all set. If you want to get fancier and show off, … Continue reading Rename Shortcuts
Undo Tricks
If you use computers a lot, you probably find yourself out in the real world wishing you had an Undo command (you know, like just before you're about to smash your new car). Well, the "universal" undo shortcut is: Ctrl+Z. Ctrl+Z is normally used in word processing documents, but it also works just about anywhere … Continue reading Undo Tricks
Pull the Arrows Out of Your Shortcuts
Pull the Arrows Out of Your Shortcuts Many of you keep asking me how to remove those little arrows you see on your desktop shortcuts. They sure can take away from the visual aesthetics of the icons. OK, there are actually two easy ways to get rid of the little arrows that attach themselves to … Continue reading Pull the Arrows Out of Your Shortcuts
Make Your Own Document Shortcuts
They often call me the "Hotkey Master" around here because I like to use keyboard shortcuts. Well, I found out something cool in Windows Vista and XP—I can create my own document short cuts! I have a few files that I'm always using and having hotkeys for my shortcuts is a real time saver. First … Continue reading Make Your Own Document Shortcuts
Adding Shortcuts to the Taskbar
Adding Shortcuts to the Taskbar I know, this is kind of a basic tip for you long time Windows users, but we've been getting a lot of questions on this lately. So, if you want to add icons to your taskbar - or make the ones you already have on it bigger, read on! OK, … Continue reading Adding Shortcuts to the Taskbar
Selection Savvy
Ever need to make more than one choice in a list box? (A list box is basically an item by item list. You've probably seen them on web pages or in computer programs you've used. A lot of E-mail programs use a list box to display its list of messages.) Here's how: 1. Click the … Continue reading Selection Savvy