26 Jan
2012
Does your PC run on Windows? You would save a lot of time if you learned the Windows shortcuts and paid attention to the tips for working smarter that they offer. We are creatures of habit and when we find a way to do a task, we usually don’t want to bother searching for another way. This is true of a lot of users of Windows. However, regardless of the shortcuts they learn initially, it’s almost always possible to find an even easier and faster way to accomplish the same task.
When it comes to the mouse, there are two camps of people. Those who like using it and those who only use it when they absolutely have to. Regardless of your preference, it’s nonetheless nice to know a handful of keyboard shortcuts. A keyboard hosts many different, helpful functions and most PC users are only familiar with a few of them. Do some reading about your version of Windows and you will come up with a significant number of commands and useful functions. One tip is when you want to make your view "full screen." Simply press Windows and the UP arrow key. Reverse the procedure to minimize your view. Press the Windows key in conjunction with the DOWN arrow key. A helpful key sequence to remember, if you want to preview a file before you open it, is ALT + P. You can use this to preview images of photos you have saved, as well as videos or text documents. This, of course, is just a small sampling of the keyboard shortcuts that are available. All Windows users must address the security of their computers seriously. With Windows, you may be subjected to spyware, malware, and viruses. Search online and read the comparisons of the different anti-virus programs and then pick one that you like. This is the first step. Make sure you keep this program updated, as new viruses are created all the time and you have to make sure that your computer is protected from them. Actually, a lot of the responsibility for your computer’s security lies with you. Use your common sense when you use the internet. This means being careful about downloading attachments, clicking on suspicious looking links or sharing personal information with others. You can keep your computer and data safe on Windows if you take the proper precautions.
The virtual desktops of computer users can quickly become a jumbled mess, even if their actual desk is neat and orderly. All the icons for the files and programs you’ve stuck on your desktop accumulate quickly and, before you know it, you can’t find anything. If it’s your custom to have several files and/or programs running simultaneously, the confusion can escalate
There is a "shake" feature with Windows 7 that helps you figure out which file or program you’re actively working on. You shake the title bar back and forth after you click on it. what will this accomplish? It will cause the other open windows to minimize in the Task Bar. You can accomplish the same thing by depressing the Home Key and the Windows Key. Even if you think this is ridiculous, try it and you will see how much easier it is to work when you aren’t distracted by a lot of open windows. There’s no doubt that the last few years has seen major improvements in the Windows operating system. Those of you who have Windows 7 can testify to the fact that Windows continues to improve with each new version. Windows Vista and Windows XP, nevertheless, have many uses that haven’t been discovered by the average user. This is just a small taste of the types of things you can do within the Windows operating system when you learn the correct techniques.
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