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    Windows PC Optimization Guide -- Part Two Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 26, 2010.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

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    By: Charles P. Jefferies

    NotebookReview's Computer Optimization Guide is designed to help you and your computer work faster together to be more productive. In part one we focused on improving your computer's performance, and now we will focus on improving the way you use a computer.

    This guide is aimed at Windows XP/Vista/7 users with a basic understanding of computer operation and usage.



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    MGS2392 NAND Cat!

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    A few other helpful Windows shortcuts...

    Windows + Tab: Aero windows switcher
    Windows + P: Projector Setup
    Windows + L: Lock computer
    Windows + X: Windows Mobility Center
    Windows + F: Windows search
    Windows + E: Open File Explorer (in 7, will open Libraries)
    Windows + R: Open "Run..." dialog
    Windows + G: Bring gadgets into view
    Ctrl + Esc: Open start menu (same as Windows button, but cannot be used in button combos)
     
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    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    One of the shortcuts that I use the most is Windows + Pause. This brings up the Control Panel > System menu. I use it mostly as a quick way into the Device Manager.

    Also, am I the only person that still uses Ctrl + Insert for copy, Shift + Insert for paste, and Shift + Delete for cut? I miss DOS.
     
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    Nice shortcuts! I did not know about those. :)

    Also, a quick way to get into the device manager - Windows key + R, they type devmgmt.msc
     
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    To reach Device Manager quickly, what I do id go to Control Panel in Classic View, right-click on Device Manager and create shortcut and then put the shortcut wherever is conveninet for you to reach easily.

    Gary
     
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