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Thursday, January 26th, 2012If you’ve been an user of Windows for any length of time, you are probably aware of the improvements and enhancements that Microsoft has continued to add with each new edition. While not every version has been a complete success, overall the glitches and bugs have been mostly overcome. Windows 7 has been well-received, and it appears that Windows 8 will be even better. Each version of Windows – it really doesn’t matter which one you use – can give you countless shortcuts to help you use your computer more easily.
Let’s talk about your mouse. Are you someone who prefers keyboard shortcuts, or would you rather use your mouse? It doesn’t matter which way you like to navigate around you computer, it’s still a good idea to learn some keyboard shortcuts. The fact is, most users only know a small fraction of the things that are possible on their keyboard. Do some reading about your version of Windows and you will come up with a significant number of commands and useful functions. For example, if you want to maximize your screen, press Windows and the Up arrow key. Conversely, to go back to your minimized view, you would press the DOWN arrow key and the Windows key. If you have a file you want to take a look at before you actually open it, get a preview by using the key sequence, ALT + P. The advantage of this feature is you can preview your saved photos, text documents, and any videos. These are just a couple of the many keyboard shortcuts that you can use.
Most computer folks search for information on the web by first opening their browser and then doing a search. However, with Windows 7 you can start a search right from your desktop without even going through your browser. To do this, you use ‘search connectors’ for the different sites that you search; for example, YouTube. One of the benefits of this feature is the fact that you can do quick search of websites you frequently visit without the need of going through your browser. There are sites online that can show you how to create your own search connectors for sites that don’t already have them for you to download.
Do you have a notebook PC or a laptop? Then you probably wish there was something you could do to extend the length of each charge. You can run an Energy Report with Windows 7 that tells you what you can do to increase the length of time your batter charge lasts. Just a few clicks will get you this Energy Report. Open the Start Menu and type CMD in the search box at the bottom. When the command prompt appears at the top, right click on it. Then, click on Run As Administrator. The next screen with be a dos screen. Then you have to type in "powercfg -energy." Makes sure to leave the space as shown. This will tell your computer to generate an energy report that will suggest changes in settings that can help you save energy. It will also tell you if there are upgrades or drivers you may need to make your computer more efficient. By following the recommendations in your Energy Report, you can often get longer charge times from your battery.
When you start looking for more efficient ways to use Windows, you’ll find that there are all kinds of tricks you can find. Well, you most definitely shouldn’t waste your time studying all sorts of shortcuts you’ll never need. Simply concentrate on the ones that will help you with your daily work. We’ve given you a preview of a few of the shortcuts that are available with Windows. It’s up to you now to research and learn more.