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Hi,
In this section I'll be including more tips and tricks, along with some advice and stories from the world of PCs.
The Windows key is usually between Ctrl and Alt at the bottom left corner of the keyboard. Those marked with * also work in Windows XP and Vista
Windows – E opens Windows Explorer*
Windows – Left arrow docks the current program on the left side of the screen
Windows – Right arrow docks the current program on the right side of the screen
Windows – Up arrow maximises current Windows
Windows – Down arrow restores/minimises the current Window
Windows – T highlights the first Item on your task bar. Then use the arrow keys to move through them
Windows – U opens up the Ease of access dialogue box
Windows – Plus Key zooms into the screen
Windows – Minus Key zooms back out
Windows – D displays your desktop*
Windows – M minimises all, very similar to Windows – D*
Windows – L locks the computer*
Windows – R opens up the Run dialogue box*
Windows – P opens the projector shortcut keys
Windows – F opens the search box*
Windows – X launches the Mobility dialogue box. Great for quick access to tools you use on a laptop
Although Windows 7 is in the shops, many people still use Windows XP, so I thought I’d include a few shortcuts in this newsletter (though they do still work in Windows Vista and 7). The Windows key is usually between Ctrl and Alt at the bottom left corner of the keyboard.
Hold Windows key, press D to display the Desktop
Hold Windows key, press M to Minimise all windows
Hold Windows key, press Shift-M to Restore the minimised windows
Hold Windows key, press E to Open Windows Explorer
Hold Windows key, press F to Open Find dialogue box
Hold Windows key, press L to Lock the keyboard
Hold Windows key, press R to Open the Run dialogue box
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