This one is just for Debbie. She says she never closes her browser. That means her desktop is always covered with a browser (and email program and palm software) and when she really needs to get to something on that desktop… it takes a while to reduce all those windows.
With Windows Keys-D every window reduces to the task bar. A clean view of the desktop is instantly available. Nothing is closed, only reduced. In fact, if you follow with another Windows Key-D, everything covers your desktop again. If you need to get to the desktop quick, this is your shortcut.
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Thanks, Alvin! I feel honored to have my own efficiency tip. (-: As I said, I perform the Windows Key-D functionality with the desktop icon on my taskbar.
I honestly didn’t know there were so many keyboard shortcuts to take the place of actions for which I use my mouse. Perhaps this is because I am a highly visual learner, so the icons are easier for me to remember than keystrokes.
Since I am so wedded to my mouse and can’t stand the touchpad, which is awkward for me to use, I often bring the mouse with me to the easy chair in the family room when I undock the laptop. This subjects me to ridicule from my husband.
So I think after I learn all these shortcuts, I will try not using my mouse for an entire day. Heck, if I’m successful with that, maybe I can go a whole week! That will come in handy when trying to avoid the touchpad.