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Efficiency Tip #106 – Shift-Right-Click CMD

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Alvin Trusty

Here is a short-cut that helps to solve a technical problem I have had for years. There is no easy way to quickly create multiple folders.  Using the mouse requires a click on the New sub-menu and then selecting Folder … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #105 – Excel – Sort

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Here are some simple rules to keep in mind when sorting data in Excel. 1 – Format the first row differently (make it bold) and Excel will automatically understand that row is a heading.  It will not be sorted with … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #103 – Copy as Path

Posted on September 2, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

How often do you have a window open showing your file in Explorer and at the same time a browser window where the file needs uploaded?  The standard method of finding the file is to use a browse dialog box … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #102 – The List

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I had to rebuild one of my computers this weekend.  I do this from time to time.  Windows has an entropy problem and the OS seems to run best when freshly installed. Since I like my computer setup in a particular way, … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #101 – Security

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I’ve decided that a hundred efficiency tips is enough to make most computer users efficient.  There are undoubtedly a few that I have left out.  I’ll add new ones as time goes on, but I need to start a new … Continue reading →

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