Category Archives: efficiency

The next time you need help in any program (Word, DreamWeaver, Firefox, anything) press the F1 key. I get a lot of calls from people that need help with an assortment of applications.  I’m a computer guy, so I am … Continue reading →

Do you still use a dial-up connection to access the Internet? If you value your time, you could be spending way too much to access the Internet. I like to use the $2 per hour rate with my students. Most … Continue reading →

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 →

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.

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 →