Windows Tips

How to open the Task Manager in one easy step

by The Librarian on July 3, 2011

When the dreaded hourglass displays on the screen for too long, the usual response is to press CTRL + ALT + DEL to display the Windows Security window. Then you must click the

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Would you like to quickly open a website?
You can with this keyboard shortcut tip.

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How to open Windows Explorer from any program

by The Librarian on March 6, 2011

Do you often find yourself opening Windows Explorer to search for a folder of file?
 
There are a number of ways to open Windows Explorer, but they all involve a few mouse clicks.
 
Try this

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How to quickly display your desktop from any program

by The Librarian on December 5, 2010

How many times have you wished for a quick method of displaying your desktop?
You are not alone. Many of my students often ask

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How to easily view previous/next pages of a web search

by The Librarian on November 4, 2010

When searching or browsing on the web, are you constantly reaching for the mouse to move to the previous or next page of your search? In this tip you’ll discover

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