Tag Archives: efficiency

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 →

I must mention some things that I thought were obvious. Today I was working with someone that did not know the scroll wheel on a mouse could be used to move a browser page up and down. To scroll down … Continue reading →

Last year, when it was time to buy a new computer, I didn’t. Instead I purchased a new video card and a second display. I already had one 19″ flat panel. I picked up another one that matched. The video … Continue reading →

This is something new in Vista. It works like Alt-Tab, but with a different presentation. Hold down the Windows Key and tap tab. Full screen versions of each open window will stack like a deck of cards at an angle. … Continue reading →