Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks

Search by File Type

Rather than look through all files, search by type
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Show the Control Panel in "My Computer"

Add Control Panel access to the "My Computer" folder in XP
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Signatures for every occasion

Avoid typing the same thing over and over
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Start/Run Fun

Use the Run Command to quickly bring up programs
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Shift+F10

keyboard short cut
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Web page Shortcut Keys

create a shortcut key combo to access your favorite web sites
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Wild Cards

A wild card can help you search for files better, be it within Windows or even on the Internet!
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End Task

What can I do if my computer hangs up?
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Desktop Toolbars

Have you ever had several windows open and needed to get to a shortcut on the desktop? Create a toolbar with your shortcuts in it!
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Show Desktop

How can I quickly get back to my desktop if I have lots of open windows?
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Shortcut for typing web addresses

I'm constantly on the Internet and get tired of typing in the full website addresses. Is there a shortcut?
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Screen Saver Savvy

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a way to get your screen saver to run on *your* command and not after a certain amount of time has elapsed?
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Take a Shorter Shortcut!

Did you know that you can assign a shortcut key to your shortcuts ? Well, you can!
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Multiple Open Icon for Windows XP

It gets pretty annoying when you have to open several different documents or applications one at a time when you're working on a large project.
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Hide Mouse Pointer When Typing

My mouse pointer gets in my way when I'm typing. I then have to stop typing and move the mouse in order to get it out of my way. Is there an easier solution?
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Similar Fonts

I can't seem to find this one font. Is there an easier way to search for it without sampling every font I have?
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Don't Touch That Mouse

Can I right-click without my mouse?
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Lots of Favorites

I have lots of stuff in my Favorites menu. It seems like I have to do a lot of scrolling just to find what I'm looking for. Do you of a quicker way?
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Shut down programs quickly

How can I shut down two or three open programs quickly, but leave the rest running?
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Must... Have... Control!

Do you use your control panel a lot? Are you the kind of person who is constantly "adjusting" things? Well, if you are, then you and I have a lot in common. Here's a tip that will save us both some time.
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