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Windows 8 tip: 7 gotta-know keyboard shortcuts

Windows 8 tip: 7 gotta-know keyboard shortcuts

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

Even though Windows 8 was designed with touchscreens in mind, there are still plenty of clever ways to zip around the new Windows using nothing but your keyboard. Read on seven of my favorite Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts, including one that’ll help you return to the...
Android tip: Get Android notifications on your PC or Mac desktop

Android tip: Get Android notifications on your PC or Mac desktop

by ben patterson | Aug 4, 2014 | apps, desktops, laptops

So, you’re on a roll with a tricky project on your PC, but you keep getting distracted by your frantically buzzing Android phone. Well, you could always get up and unlock your handset to see what all the fuss is about, but you’ll risk breaking your train...
Windows 8 tip: Boost those too-tiny font sizes on your desktop

Windows 8 tip: Boost those too-tiny font sizes on your desktop

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

I’ve already written about the handy Windows magnifier, which lets you zoom in on any itty-bitty thing on your PC’s display. But what if the title bars, icon labels, and other tiny bits of desktop text are constantly making you squint? Yep, there’s a...
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...
Windows 8 tip: View the taskbar anytime, even in a Windows 8 app

Windows 8 tip: View the taskbar anytime, even in a Windows 8 app

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

Yet another barrier between the new Windows 8 “Start” screen and the good-old Windows desktop just melted away, thanks to a just-released Windows update. Until now, the familiar Windows taskbar, which (typically) sits at the bottom of the screen in the...
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