Time-Saving Shortcuts
Find a number of keyboard shortcuts and other tips that can help you use Windows more efficeintly.
Start a program automatically
If you're like me, you tend to use the same programs every day. Instead of starting programs manually, you can program Windows Vista to start a program automatically based on the schedule you set.
If you're like me, you tend to use the same programs every day. Instead of starting programs manually, you can program Windows Vista to start a program automatically based on the schedule you set.
Open any file from any program's open dialog box
If I'm not sure what program a file was created in, I usually use Windows Explorer to help me locate and then open the file. On occasion, however, I find myself in one program, like Word, only to discover that my file was created in another program, like Excel. Instead of opening the other program and browsing through all your folders again to get to the right file, use this trick to open any file from any program's open dialog box.
If I'm not sure what program a file was created in, I usually use Windows Explorer to help me locate and then open the file. On occasion, however, I find myself in one program, like Word, only to discover that my file was created in another program, like Excel. Instead of opening the other program and browsing through all your folders again to get to the right file, use this trick to open any file from any program's open dialog box.
Schedule Automatic Tasks in Windows Vista (video)
Need some help keeping up with your busy calendar? These handy automatic tasks will help you stay on top of everything. Learn how to schedule a daily automatic task in Windows.
Need some help keeping up with your busy calendar? These handy automatic tasks will help you stay on top of everything. Learn how to schedule a daily automatic task in Windows.
Preview a video
You can save time by previewing a video within Windows Explorer. Not opening Windows Media Player saves a few clicks and the time it takes to open the Player.
You can save time by previewing a video within Windows Explorer. Not opening Windows Media Player saves a few clicks and the time it takes to open the Player.
Best Vista gadgets for added productivity
Discover the best Vista gadgets for added productivity.
Discover the best Vista gadgets for added productivity.
Top Time-Savings Computer Tips
Between work, home, and play, do you spend hours on a computer? Learn some customizations and tips that can save you time.
Between work, home, and play, do you spend hours on a computer? Learn some customizations and tips that can save you time.
Windows keyboard shortcuts
For many, Windows keyboard shortcuts are the secret to greater efficiency when it comes to using their computer. This list of essential and lesser-known but incredibly useful Windows keyboard shortcuts can save you tons of time.
For many, Windows keyboard shortcuts are the secret to greater efficiency when it comes to using their computer. This list of essential and lesser-known but incredibly useful Windows keyboard shortcuts can save you tons of time.
You Need Desktop Search
Desktop search applications allow you to quickly search your computer for a variety of files, including documents, pictures, and music. Learn more about how desktop search can save you time and improve your computing experience.
Desktop search applications allow you to quickly search your computer for a variety of files, including documents, pictures, and music. Learn more about how desktop search can save you time and improve your computing experience.
Add a Shortcut to the Send To Menu in Windows XP
Learn how to add shortcuts to the Send To menu in Windows XP.
Learn how to add shortcuts to the Send To menu in Windows XP.
Adding a Shortcut to Your Windows Desktop
Learn how to add a shortcut to your Windows desktop. Double-clicking the shortcut will allow you to start or open any program or file.
Learn how to add a shortcut to your Windows desktop. Double-clicking the shortcut will allow you to start or open any program or file.
Adding Programs to Your Start Menu Shortcuts
You can add shortcuts to your Start menu. Follow these instructions to learn how to add shortcuts and how to rearrange them in the Start menu. Adding shortcuts to the programs you use often can save you time.
You can add shortcuts to your Start menu. Follow these instructions to learn how to add shortcuts and how to rearrange them in the Start menu. Adding shortcuts to the programs you use often can save you time.
Adding Programs to Your Quick Launch Toolbar
Using the Quick Launch toolbar, you can start any program with one click. Follow these instructions to add programs to your Quick Launch bar.
Using the Quick Launch toolbar, you can start any program with one click. Follow these instructions to add programs to your Quick Launch bar.
Changing the Number of Shortcuts in the Windows Start Menu
The Windows XP Start Menu provides a list of shortcuts to the programs you use most often. Learn how to change the number of shortcuts listed.
The Windows XP Start Menu provides a list of shortcuts to the programs you use most often. Learn how to change the number of shortcuts listed.
Changing the Internet Browser Listed in Your Start Menu
The Windows XP Start Menu provides shortcuts to some of your favorite programs, including your Internet broswer. Learn how to change the browser that is included in the menu.
The Windows XP Start Menu provides shortcuts to some of your favorite programs, including your Internet broswer. Learn how to change the browser that is included in the menu.
Changing the Email Program Listed in Your Start Menu
Windows XP allows you to choose which email program you want listed in the Start menu. Learn how to choose the email program listed.
Windows XP allows you to choose which email program you want listed in the Start menu. Learn how to choose the email program listed.