Here are some common keyboard shortcuts that work on most windows based programs like Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop etc.
Save the current document: Ctrl-S
Open a new document: Ctrl-O
Undo the last thing you did: Ctrl-Z or Alt-Backspace
Select the entire current document: Ctrl-A
Delect the selection and move it to the clipboard: Ctrl-X
Copy teh selection to the clipboard: Ctrl-C
Paste the clipboard's contents into the current program: Ctrl-V
Open the print dialog box: Ctrl-P
Turns Italics on or off: Ctrl-I
Turns bold on or off: Ctrl-B
Turns underlining on or off: Ctrl-U
Move the cursor to the beginning of the document: Ctrl-Home
Move the curser to the end of the document: Ctrl-End
Open a shortcut (right click) menu: Shift-F10
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Shortcuts for Windows XP
These keyboard shortcuts apply when you are on the windows desktop. Here they are.
Switch back to a running program: Alt-Tab
Open My Computer in explorer mode: Windows Key-E
Rename a file or folder: F2
In Explorer mode, search for a file: Ctrl-F or F3
Search for a file in a new windows: Windows Key-F
Search for a computer in a new window: Ctrl-Windows Key-F
Minimize open windows, or restore windows minimized by this shortcut: Windows Key-D
Minimize open windows: Windows-M
Open the Run dialog box: Windows Key-R
Open current window's control menu: Alt-Spacebar
Switch back to a running program: Alt-Tab
Open My Computer in explorer mode: Windows Key-E
Rename a file or folder: F2
In Explorer mode, search for a file: Ctrl-F or F3
Search for a file in a new windows: Windows Key-F
Search for a computer in a new window: Ctrl-Windows Key-F
Minimize open windows, or restore windows minimized by this shortcut: Windows Key-D
Minimize open windows: Windows-M
Open the Run dialog box: Windows Key-R
Open current window's control menu: Alt-Spacebar
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Keyboard shortcuts for Internet Explorer
For my next three blog posts, I will talk about some keyboard shortcuts that you can use for Internet Explorer, on the Windows XP desktop, and in most Windows Programs.
Most keyboard shortcuts begin with the ctrl or alt keys. To execute these shortcuts, simply hold down that first key, they press the second key in the sequence.
Shortcuts 1/3: Internet Explorer
Go to the address bar: Alt
Add www. and .com in the address bar without typing it: Ctrl
Refresh the current web page: Ctrl
Stop downloading a web page: Esc
Show or hide the search bar:
Open the find box: Ctrl
Show or hide the history bar: Ctrl
Show or hide the favorites bar: Ctrl
Full screen On/Off: F11
Open a new browser window: Ctrl
Go to your Home page:
Open the Open dialog box to go to another web site: Ctrl
Monday, August 08, 2005
Clearer font in Windows XP
There is a simple feature built into Windows XP that improves the display quality of fonts. This feature is called "ClearType."
ClearType improves readability on color LCD displays with a digital interface, such as those in laptops and high-quality flat panel displays. Readability on CRT screens can also be somewhat improved.
I have been enabling this option since the day I discovered it, and I must admit, it is a drastic improvement over standard mode.
To enable this feature, follow the steps below:
1) Right Click on your desktop and select properties.
2) Select the Appearance Tab and press on the Effects Button
3) In the effects box, put a checkmark beside "Use the following method to smoth edges of screen fonts. Under the drop down menu, select ClearType.
4) Press Ok, and apply your new settings.
ClearType improves readability on color LCD displays with a digital interface, such as those in laptops and high-quality flat panel displays. Readability on CRT screens can also be somewhat improved.
I have been enabling this option since the day I discovered it, and I must admit, it is a drastic improvement over standard mode.
To enable this feature, follow the steps below:
1) Right Click on your desktop and select properties.
2) Select the Appearance Tab and press on the Effects Button
3) In the effects box, put a checkmark beside "Use the following method to smoth edges of screen fonts. Under the drop down menu, select ClearType.
4) Press Ok, and apply your new settings.
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Can't access certain websites
Computer Problem:
My first post is dedicated to my friend KneeCo who had an annoying internet surfing problem. He complained about not being able to visit certain websites. At first, we tried a couple of quick fixes to solve the problem like resetting his cable modem, and clearing out his cookies and cache. Unfortunatly those did not work, and the blue furry monster was pissed that we got rid of all the cookies.
The Solution:
The problem here was the HOSTS file. What is a hosts file you ask? The HOSTS file is built into the Windows operating system, and can be used to block ads, banners, cookies, web bugs, and even most hijackers. The HOSTS file is the first place a browser looks for an IP address. If it does not find the domain name (internet address) in the HOSTS file, the browser is then allowed to continue displaying a website.
The HOSTS file is located in the following directory on your computer:
For Windows NT/2000/XP Pro: c:\winnt\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
For Windows XP Home: c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
You can edit the HOSTS file in windows notepad. At the top is an explanation of the simple syntax. Each line is an IP address, a domain name, and an optional comment placed after a # sign. A default entry in every HOSTS file looks like this: 127.0.0.1 localhost # this is the universal IP address of all local computers.
Therefore to solve the problem, I told my friend to remove the website he wanted to visit from the HOSTS file. How did it get there on the first place? Unfortunatly we do not know. It could have either been put there by spyware or some other malicious tool, or it was intentially blocked by an anti spyware program.
Additional Information:
If you would like to take advantage of blocking unwanted pop ups and such, you can download regularly updated host files from the internet. The following link is one that I recommend.
http://pgl.yoyo.org/adservers/serverlist.php?showintro=0&hostformat=hosts
In most cases a large HOSTS file tends to slow down the machine. However, this only happens in Windows 2000 and XP. Windows 98/se and ME are not affected.
To resolve this issue open the "Services Editor"
Start > Run (type) "services.msc" (no quotes)
Scroll down to "DNS Client", Right-click and select: Properties
Click the drop-down arrow for "Startup type"
Select: Manual, click Apply/Ok and restart.
Remember to update your HOSTS files on a regular basis since new ad pop ups are discovered every day.
My first post is dedicated to my friend KneeCo who had an annoying internet surfing problem. He complained about not being able to visit certain websites. At first, we tried a couple of quick fixes to solve the problem like resetting his cable modem, and clearing out his cookies and cache. Unfortunatly those did not work, and the blue furry monster was pissed that we got rid of all the cookies.
The Solution:
The problem here was the HOSTS file. What is a hosts file you ask? The HOSTS file is built into the Windows operating system, and can be used to block ads, banners, cookies, web bugs, and even most hijackers. The HOSTS file is the first place a browser looks for an IP address. If it does not find the domain name (internet address) in the HOSTS file, the browser is then allowed to continue displaying a website.
The HOSTS file is located in the following directory on your computer:
For Windows NT/2000/XP Pro: c:\winnt\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
For Windows XP Home: c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
You can edit the HOSTS file in windows notepad. At the top is an explanation of the simple syntax. Each line is an IP address, a domain name, and an optional comment placed after a # sign. A default entry in every HOSTS file looks like this: 127.0.0.1 localhost # this is the universal IP address of all local computers.
Therefore to solve the problem, I told my friend to remove the website he wanted to visit from the HOSTS file. How did it get there on the first place? Unfortunatly we do not know. It could have either been put there by spyware or some other malicious tool, or it was intentially blocked by an anti spyware program.
Additional Information:
If you would like to take advantage of blocking unwanted pop ups and such, you can download regularly updated host files from the internet. The following link is one that I recommend.
http://pgl.yoyo.org/adservers/serverlist.php?showintro=0&hostformat=hosts
In most cases a large HOSTS file tends to slow down the machine. However, this only happens in Windows 2000 and XP. Windows 98/se and ME are not affected.
To resolve this issue open the "Services Editor"
Start > Run (type) "services.msc" (no quotes)
Scroll down to "DNS Client", Right-click and select: Properties
Click the drop-down arrow for "Startup type"
Select: Manual, click Apply/Ok and restart.
Remember to update your HOSTS files on a regular basis since new ad pop ups are discovered every day.
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