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Windows tip: How to open a file or folder with a single click

Windows tip: How to open a file or folder with a single click

by ben patterson | Jul 14, 2014 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Call me lazy, but I often heave a tiny sigh whenever it’s time to double-click a file, folder, or shortcut on my Windows desktop. Indeed, I much prefer clicking the buttons in the toolbar, which spring to life with a single click. So, is it that much harder...
Windows tip: 3 more things the power button can do

Windows tip: 3 more things the power button can do

by ben patterson | Jun 10, 2014 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Think PC power button on your Windows laptop of desktop only good for completely shutting down your system? Think again. You can set the PC Power button to put your computer into a gentle “sleep” mode, a deeper “hibernation” slumber, or even to do nothing at all....
Windows tip: 25 gotta-know Windows keyboard shortcuts

Windows tip: 25 gotta-know Windows keyboard shortcuts

by ben patterson | May 29, 2014 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Want to take a hands-off approach when it comes to your mouse? You can manipulate windows, switch programs, lock your PC, and even navigate the new-fangled Windows 8 “Start” screen using nothing but your keyboard. Read on for 25 keyboard shortcuts that...
Windows tip: Tripped up by time zones? Add world clocks to your desktop

Windows tip: Tripped up by time zones? Add world clocks to your desktop

by ben patterson | May 19, 2014 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

So, wait—is Chicago just an hour behind New York, or is it two hours behind? No matter how often I check, I still can’t get it straight. Luckily, help is at hand, all thanks to the humble little clock on your Windows desktop. As it turns out, you can add one or...
5 essential makeover tips for your Windows desktop

5 essential makeover tips for your Windows desktop

by ben patterson | Mar 31, 2014 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Is your cluttered Windows desktop getting you down? Want an easy way to organize all your icons, a revamped desktop theme, or even a new look for your mouse pointer? Read on for five ways to tidy up—and spruce up—your old Windows desktop, starting with… 1....
Windows tip: Right-click a taskbar button for a time-saving “jump list”

Windows tip: Right-click a taskbar button for a time-saving “jump list”

by ben patterson | Mar 18, 2014 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

So, you may already know that “pinning” a Windows program to the desktop taskbar lets you launch your favorite apps with a single click. What you may not know, however, is that you can save even more time by right-clicking (rather than left-clicking) the...
Windows tip: On-screen text too tiny? Zoom the entire display

Windows tip: On-screen text too tiny? Zoom the entire display

by ben patterson | Mar 6, 2014 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

The bigger the screen, the tinier the words look. So it goes with the latest and greatest PC monitors, which boast ultra-sharp images but itty-bitty text. The good news, though, is that Windows makes it relatively easy to zoom your display—either just a portion or the...
Windows tip: Make your PC “beep” when you press the Caps Lock key

Windows tip: Make your PC “beep” when you press the Caps Lock key

by ben patterson | Feb 13, 2014 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Lilyan writes: Read your tip about disabling the Cap Lock on a Mac. Is there a way to do it on a non-Mac computer? Thanks. Hi Lilyan! Unfortunately, because there are so many makes and models of Windows PCs, there’s no easy, one-size-fits-all way to disable the Caps...
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