GERRY'S TIPS TRICKS SHORTCUTS, MAY 2008
These TTS work with Win XP and most will work with Vista.( V )
Create a Restore Point
Always create a restore point before installing new programs, making changes, or when your computer is working great. This makes a registry backup in case of trouble.
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > Create a Restore Point > Next > Give it a name > Create restore point > Finish
Then try Windows Key (Logo) shortcuts.
| Logo + pause/break |
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Shows Sys properties with RAM.
Also you can change the name of your computer here. |
| Logo + F1 |
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Opens the Help and Support Center |
| Logo + D |
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Shows Desktop Repeat to get programs back |
| Logo + E |
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Opens Windows Explorer – one of the most used keys |
| Logo + Tab |
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Cycle through items on Taskbar |
| Logo + M |
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Minimize all Windows |
| Logo + shift + M |
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Restore all Window |
| Logo + U + U |
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Shut down |
| Logo + U +R |
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Restart |
Surge Protectors Power surges and lightning are dangerous to computer equipment. Lightning is especially dangerous. It can send a impressive power surge along any conductive line and can destroy everything in its path.
A good surge protector will protect your equipment. It must be on. They come in many different shapes and sizes, including small compact units for travel. Look for these features in a surge protector
Make sure it is a surge protector rather than just a power strip. The box should state that the surge protector will cover lightning strikes. Some do not.
The box should show that there is insurance to cover the loss of properly attached equipment. If you have a dial up modem, get a surge protector with an R-11 telephone jack where you can hook up your telephone line. If you are using a cable modem, get a surge protector which will also accommodate your television/Internet cable.
Clipomatic Go to Google to get it. Clipomatic’s usage is simple, integrated, and convenient. As you copy text to the clipboard Clipomatic automatically saves the copied text into its cache. When you want to paste an item back, put the blinking keyboard cursor in the target text box as if you were going to use regular Ctrl+V to paste. Then, press Ctrl+Alt+V. A menu appears next to the cursor. It displays the text currently copied to the clipboard, as well as all the items currently cached by Clipomatic.
Let's try some of the control (ctrl) shortcuts using the ctrl key.
| Ctrl + C |
Vista |
Copy |
| Ctrl + X |
Vista |
Cut |
| Ctrl + V |
Vista |
Paste |
| Ctrl + Z |
Vista |
Undo very important |
| Ctrl + A |
Vista |
Select all |
| Ctrl + Shift + S |
Vista |
Save As. Give new document a name This is for the first time a doc is saved. |
| Ctrl + S |
Vista |
Save Document is saved. Save often as you work. |
| Ctrl + Esc |
Vista |
Open the Start Menu |
| Ctrl + Home |
Vista |
Go to beginning of document |
| Ctrl + End |
Vista |
Go to end of document |
Let's try the Magnifying Glass Go to http://www.elegantknitting.com.au/magnifier.html and download the magnifyer.exe. This comes in very handy when you can't quite make out something on your screen.
Now let's try some of the Alternate (alt) shortcuts using the alt key.
| Alt + F |
Go to file in menu bar > click on a letter to open a submenu.. |
| Alt + Enter |
View properties of selected object |
| Alt + Spacebar |
Open shortcut menu for the active Window |
| Alt + Tab |
Cycle through open items |
| Alt + F4 |
Close active Window |
| Alt + underlined letter |
Perform command or select option Use WordPad to try this. |
Open address tool bar in taskbar. Right click on taskbar > click on toolbars > check address. This comes in handy when you want to quickly check something on the internet.
To single click on a link Open control panel > click on Folder options > click on single click.
To use Clear Type Open control panel > display > appearance > effects > click use the “following methods to smooth screen fonts” and select “clear type”.
Internet Explorer Function Keys
| F4 |
Display the address bar list in Internet Explorer. |
| F5 |
Refresh Key Update active Window |
| F10 |
Activate the menu bar in the active window – then use arrows to choose menu item or sub-menu item |
| F11 |
Open a full screen when viewing a WebSite. Press again to go back to regular screen. |
ScrapIn WORD or Wordpad highlight selection you wish to save and drag it to thedesktop It will be named Scrap and will open when you click on it.
Change Icons
Your Windows desktop probably has a least a few shortcut icons that start various programs or open folders. Windows will use a default icon for each shortcut, but you can customize these icons easily. Just right-click the shortcut, and choose Properties. Click on customize. On the Shortcut tab, click the Change Icon button, and choose a different icon
Go directly to Documents and Settings. Click on Ctrl + Esc > r > . > ok. Don't miss the dot.
To save ink PRINT in draft and/or greyscale. Click on Ctrl + Esc > c (for control panel) > printers > printers and faxes > select your default printer and rt click > properties > printing preferences > color > print in greyscale > black print cartridge only > quality > fast draft.
Print the date and time. When at a WebSite click on file > page setup > footer. Type in &d (for date), &u (for the url), &t (for time), &p ( for page number), &P (total number of pages), &w (print page title -this could be put in the header).
Code Description Preview
| Code |
Description |
| &w |
Window title |
| &u |
Page address (URL) |
| &d |
Date in short format specified by Regional Settings in Control Panel 5/13/2008 |
| &D |
Date in long format specified by Regional Settings in Control Panel Tuesday, May 13, 2008 |
| &t |
Time in the format specified by Regional Settings in Control Panel 6:15:03 PM |
| &T |
Time in 24-hour format 18:15:03 PM |
| &p |
Current page number 1 |
| &P |
Total number of pages 2 |
| && |
A single ampersand (&) & |
| b |
Separates preceding and following text into different sections left &b center &b right |
To save on photo paper Get 32 lb. Office One Business Gloss International Paper by Hammermill with 92 US 104 Euro Brightness - $17 for 300 sheets.
To Send a document directly to printer Open the SendTo folder. Hold down Ctrl + press esc > r > type in sendto > ok .This puts the printer in the “Sendto Folder”
Now open ctr panel > printers > printers and faxes > drag your default printer to the Sendto folder and copy it there. Then you can right click on a document and directly send it to the printer.
USBSafely remove USB by clicking on icon in navigation tray. This prevents corrupting files stored on the USB.
Clean the USB ports every so often. You can use compressed air to blow out the dust.
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