All posts tagged "shortcuts"

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  How-To

  Windows 7: Add the Downloads Directory to the Start Menu

  Open the Start Menu and right click on any empty area.  The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window comes up. Click Customize....

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  tips

  Skype: Enable Hotkeys

  Using hotkeys in Skype lets you use it more easily from your keyboard. Here’s a quick tip on how to enable them....

• How-To

  Google Talk Shortcuts and Text Formatting

  Google Talk is arguably the one of the best messenger clients for communicating with your contacts.  The only thing is, it doesn’t...

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  How-To

  How to Create an Administrator Privileged Shortcut that Bypasses Windows UAC

  Last week we learned how to create a discreet total-computer-history erase button using CCleaner.  The only problem was, when Windows launched the...

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  How-To

  How to Assign a Keyboard Shortcut Key to Frequently Used Google Chrome Bookmarks

  Looking for some ways to make Chrome more efficient?  Did you know that Chrome allows you to setup keyword URLS, which really...

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  google

  Goo.gl Shortens Your Website And Generates A Scan-Worthy QR Code

  Bit.ly has been dominating the short-link business for a while now thanks to Twitter and friends.  In the mean time other contenders...

• Microsoft

  How-To Prevent Windows From Adding “Shortcut” To Shortcut Names

  Windows isn’t without undeniable annoyances, but because of its great usability we just shrug them off.  Well no more! One of the...

• twitter

  Twitter Releases It’s Own “Tweet” Button

  When browsing our site and many others, you’ve likely noticed the “retweet” and other Twitter related sharing badges.  Up until now, if...

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  Microsoft

  Use Windows Key + R To Quickly Launch Apps As Administrator

  Launching the command prompt (cmd) and other apps using keyboard shortcuts is the fastest way to launch them as administrator. Here's how...

• How-To

  Add the Classic XP Style “All Programs” Menu To Windows 7

  Do you love Windows 7 but miss the old Start Menu from Windows XP?  If so you’re not alone. In fact, the...

• google

  Rock out with Gmail’s Full Potential Unleashed

  Everyone on the internet by now knows that Gmail is a free email service available to anyone.  Some people even consider it...

• Security

  Clear Firefox 3 Browsing History, Cache and Private Data

  My last few articles focused on How-To Clear IE7 Browser History.  I figured while I’m in a “Security” frame of mind, I...

• Apple

  Adventure Adjusting to the New Family Computer

  Well…the home PC in the living room died last week.  It was a SAD day in the GROOVY home.  After a quick...