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thephuse · 01-03-2004, 09:01 AM

Well, I learned recently:
F5 is refresh.. its right in the menu, but never noticed it
I also use:
ctrl-enter on internet explorer to automatically enter the "http://www.****.com" when i go to sites...

Well, most of you prolly know this, and I wanted to see if there's others i can pick up on..

add more little shortcuts in windows for n00bs like me

Silvy · 01-03-2004, 09:11 AM

'windows'-D - show desktop (handy for guys like me who have way too many windows open)

sailor · 01-03-2004, 09:12 AM

If you ctrl+f5, it gives you a hard refresh.

Also, alt+f4 closes a window/program.

alt+tab switches between currently running programs.

ctrl+shift+esc is like ctrl+alt+del, but it skips the first window and takes you straight to the running processes. Useful when the machine is so hosed that it takes forever to get through the ctrl+alt+del window.

flamingpeach · 01-03-2004, 11:03 AM

windows key + L = lock your desktop.

alt + D to highlight your address bar.

windows key + f = opens Windows Search.

windows key + m = minimize.

That's all I can think of off the top of my head atm.

Here's a nifty site that tells you all of the ALT key combinations:

http://www.spies.com/~cary/altkeys.html

phukraut · 01-03-2004, 11:27 AM

one i recently was told about and now use often is SHIFT-TAB; tabs backwards.

PRTSCR takes a screenshot of the whole desktop, while ALT-PRTSCR only takes a shot of the current window.

WIN-E open explorer.

thephuse · 01-03-2004, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by phukraut
one i recently was told about and now use often is SHIFT-TAB; tabs backwards.

PRTSCR takes a screenshot of the whole desktop, while ALT-PRTSCR only takes a shot of the current window.

WIN-E open explorer.

do you, by any chance know where the screen is saved to?

RelaX · 01-03-2004, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thephuse
do you, by any chance know where the screen is saved to?

To your clipboard, so you can CTRL + V (paste) it anywhere you like. If you want to save it just use your default bitmap editor or Paint.

I'm actually surprised that no one has mentioned the CTRL combos.
CTRL + C - Copy
CTRL + V - Paste
CTRL + Z - Undo

And most progs also have:
CTRL + S - Save OR
CTRL + O - write Output

Or maybe everbody already knows...

Marburg · 01-04-2004, 06:45 PM

WIN + L will quickly lock the pc on NT style windows distros

(edit: woops - didn't notice that that was already mentioned
stupid me!)

cowudders14 · 01-05-2004, 01:55 PM

If you haven't got yourself a windows keyboard yet, I find the ctrl+esc very useful - it brings up the start menu.

cowudders14 · 01-05-2004, 01:59 PM

A further thought: alt+space bar is the same as clicking in the top LEFT corner - it brings up the menu with options to minimise, maximise, restore etc. I find alt+space followed by n (miNimise) or x (maXimise) a very quick ay to change applications, or to get that browser off screen...

phukraut · 01-07-2004, 02:01 PM

if you want to really be quick, here's a program giving you system wide mouse-gestures:

http://www.tcbmi.com/strokeit/

Xirax · 01-09-2004, 09:19 PM

using KDE in linux, I know that ctrl+alt+esc brings up xkill :-D

SecretMethod70 · 01-09-2004, 09:39 PM

In KDE or Gnome in Linux (not sure about other window managers), ALT+F2 brings up a quick command dialog

Really useful for going directly to webpages too without opening a browser first

viper11885 · 01-09-2004, 09:42 PM

Here is a pretty hefty list of keyboard shortcuts that may come in handy if interested:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=126449

ratbastid · 01-11-2004, 12:16 PM

My favorites in IE are alt <- and alt ->, which are "back" and "foreward", respectively.

Holo · 01-11-2004, 12:39 PM

resizing text fast

CTRL + scroll mousewheel up and down to resize text.

01-03-2004, 09:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
thephuse Psycho Location: NY	Useless bits of help? :D Well, I learned recently: F5 is refresh.. its right in the menu, but never noticed it I also use: ctrl-enter on internet explorer to automatically enter the "http://www.****.com" when i go to sites... Well, most of you prolly know this, and I wanted to see if there's others i can pick up on.. add more little shortcuts in windows for n00bs like me __________________ b000yahed up your w000pah!! Joygasm~!!

01-03-2004, 09:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Silvy paranoid Location: The Netherlands	'windows'-D - show desktop (handy for guys like me who have way too many windows open) __________________ "Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. " - Murphy MacManus (Boondock Saints)

01-03-2004, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	If you ctrl+f5, it gives you a hard refresh. Also, alt+f4 closes a window/program. alt+tab switches between currently running programs. ctrl+shift+esc is like ctrl+alt+del, but it skips the first window and takes you straight to the running processes. Useful when the machine is so hosed that it takes forever to get through the ctrl+alt+del window. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

01-03-2004, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
flamingpeach hip mama Location: redmond, washington	windows key + L = lock your desktop. alt + D to highlight your address bar. windows key + f = opens Windows Search. windows key + m = minimize. That's all I can think of off the top of my head atm. Here's a nifty site that tells you all of the ALT key combinations: http://www.spies.com/~cary/altkeys.html __________________ I've eaten my veggies all my life so bring it on, I am educated and strong for the revolution.

01-04-2004, 06:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Marburg Crazy Location: Nova Scotia, Canada	WIN + L will quickly lock the pc on NT style windows distros (edit: woops - didn't notice that that was already mentioned stupid me!) __________________ Ask a simple question... get pain.

01-03-2004, 11:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
phukraut Addict	one i recently was told about and now use often is SHIFT-TAB; tabs backwards. PRTSCR takes a screenshot of the whole desktop, while ALT-PRTSCR only takes a shot of the current window. WIN-E open explorer.

01-05-2004, 01:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
cowudders14 Bringer of good Moos... Location: Midlands, UK	If you haven't got yourself a windows keyboard yet, I find the ctrl+esc very useful - it brings up the start menu. __________________ Moo! I'm mooey!

01-05-2004, 01:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
cowudders14 Bringer of good Moos... Location: Midlands, UK	A further thought: alt+space bar is the same as clicking in the top LEFT corner - it brings up the menu with options to minimise, maximise, restore etc. I find alt+space followed by n (miNimise) or x (maXimise) a very quick ay to change applications, or to get that browser off screen... __________________ Moo! I'm mooey!

01-07-2004, 02:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
phukraut Addict	if you want to really be quick, here's a program giving you system wide mouse-gestures: http://www.tcbmi.com/strokeit/

01-09-2004, 09:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Xirax Psycho Location: Toronto	using KDE in linux, I know that ctrl+alt+esc brings up xkill :-D __________________ perl -e 'print $i=pack(c5,(41*2),sqrt(7056),(unpack(c,H)-2),oct(115),10);'

01-09-2004, 09:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	In KDE or Gnome in Linux (not sure about other window managers), ALT+F2 brings up a quick command dialog Really useful for going directly to webpages too without opening a browser first __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

01-09-2004, 09:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
viper11885 Insane	Here is a pretty hefty list of keyboard shortcuts that may come in handy if interested: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=126449

01-11-2004, 12:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	My favorites in IE are alt <- and alt ->, which are "back" and "foreward", respectively.

01-11-2004, 12:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
Holo A Real American	resizing text fast CTRL + scroll mousewheel up and down to resize text. __________________ I happen to like the words "fuck", "cock", "pussy", "tits", "cunt", "twat", "shit" and even "bitch". As long as I am not using them to describe you, don't go telling me whether or not I can/should use them...that is, if you want me to continue refraining from using them to describe you. ~Prince