Monthly Archives: May 2007
Efficiency Tip #28 – Search and Replace
Most text editors have a function that permits searching. We talked about the F3 shortcut before. In addition to searching, there is usually a replace function (Ctrl-H). Using this tool you can find a specific word or phrase and replace … Continue reading
Yugma
Thanks to John for sharing this with me. Yugma is a free desktop collaboration tool. If you have ever needed to “see” another user’s desktop, you can use this tool to connect. All you need is a browser. Once you … Continue reading
Efficiency Tip #27 – F2
The next time you need to rename a file, don’t use the Right-Click-Rename option. Instead, press the F2 button. This will put you right into edit mode and any typing will change the name of the file.
Schmedley
Here is a new startpage site sent to me by John. It’s still in alpha so expect it to do more in the future. If you are looking for a high gloss startpage, Schmedley may be what you are looking … Continue reading
Efficiency Tip #26 – Power Button
Did you know the power button can actually be used to turn the computer off? You can control the specific action of your power button – Control Panel – Power Options – Advanced settings. The default is to shutdown your … Continue reading