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Efficiency Tip #3 – Windows-E

Posted on April 25, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

The second most used shortcut combination on my computer is Windows-E. This explores My Computer using Windows Explorer. I have seen other people use variations on this shortcut. Some right-click the Start button and select Explore. This explores the Start … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #2 – Alt-Tab

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Without a doubt, the most used keyboard shortcut on my computer is Alt-Tab. I have used this since it was called the “Cool Switch” in Windows 3.1. The Cool Switch lets you toggle between opened applications using only two keys. … Continue reading →

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TSPY

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I’m going to call it Time Saved Per Year or TSPY. It is a measurement of the amount of time (measured in hours) that is saved in one year by using a more efficient technique to accomplish a routine task. … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #1

Posted on April 23, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

This relates back to my post on efficient use of computers last week. I have noticed that some of the things I do every day, other people never do. I am always amazed at the number of people who are … Continue reading →

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Second Life Second Try

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I have been toying with the idea of giving Second Life another try. Last summer I wasted a couple of days trying to find some educational use for SL. For the most part, it was one big chat room. You … Continue reading →

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