Archive for 'Productivity' Category

Windows Quick Tip – Keyboard Shortcut

By Alan - Last updated: Wednesday, May 19, 2010

If you like keyboard shortcuts for some of the things you do – like Control-C for copy, then here’s one you may not know about.  Well, at least I never knew until just recently.  If you’re like me and frequently have lots of windows open at the same time, then hit Windows-D to minimize all [...]

Keep a Clean Desktop

By Alan - Last updated: Tuesday, December 15, 2009

If you’re like me you don’t want anything covering up that nice photo you have set for your wallpaper.  I like to keep my desktop completely clean – none of the “clutter” that Windows puts there by default.  But of course I still want easy access to all of my programs.  So here is what [...]

Add and Remove Items from Windows 7 Start Menu

By Alan - Last updated: Wednesday, December 9, 2009

When you installed Windows 7 did one of your favorite Start Menu items disappear?  Or is there something you always wished was on that menu that isn’t?  For me, 2 key things were missing – Network and Run.  I found an easy way too add them, and also, to take away an item I don’t [...]