Computer Tricks and Secrets

In today's sessions, we talked about time saving tricks and tips for Windows, backing up files, the Internet, email and more. Here are a few of the tips he shared:

Windows

1. Creating a desktop shortcut by clicking and dragging a file or program to the desktop using the RIGHT mouse button

2. Keeping the hard drive in good working order through Scan Disk, Defrag and Disk Cleanup

3. Decrease the time it takes to reboot or start your computer through the use of "msconfig" .

4. Learn to use the Windows taskbar to increase your productivity and not waste time on the computer

Printing

1. Save time and ink when printing documents by using the draft mode of your printer

2. How to print only the part of a page (in email, word processing, or Internet) that you want without all the extra information

Internet

1. How to find what you are looking for...fast by using good searching techniques and the right search engine.

2. What to do with a 'message 404' or 'page can't be found'

3. How to save and organize frequently visited web sites

4. Where to find a software solution to almost any task and how to download and use the software

Email

1. Send email to multiple people...blindly

2. Forward messages without all the headers

3. Filter email to help sift through junk mail and organize incoming email

4. How to effectively handle email attachments

5. How to delete an email without reading or previewing it

General

1. The importance of maintaining and updating anti-virus software

2. Use the keyboard to speed up almost any task