DISQUS

Robin Capper · 1 year ago

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This free Desktop reset is brilliant if you nicely cleaned-up desktop gets mixed up by a resolution change or something;
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Mikeo · 2 years ago

I'm calling the "Start Menu Key" the "Windows Key" on the keyboard, between Ctrl and Alt. I've always called it the windows key, just 'cause it's got the logo, and "Start Menu Key" seams too wordy. If I tell my dad hit the "start menu key" on the keyboard he would more than likely look for a key labeled "Start".

Anyway

For example I have a SolidWorks shortcut in my Start Menu as "3. SolidWorks". I hit the Windows Key (old habits die hard) the number 3 and SolidWorks opens. I have Firefox as "1. Firefox" and so on. It works the same with letters but they are not as convenient as the number pad on the right.

Another thing I have is a custom toolbar in my taskbar, that reads kinda weird. Right click on the taskbar and select "toolbars" then "New Toolbar...". I have a folder on my local drive called "SC" (short cuts). When selected it will put the folder name and a set of right arrows at the right side of your taskbar, left of the clock. The arrows are the button.

A lot of times I need to search network folders for files, I have the shortcuts to those folders in my SC folder. I can click (left or right mouse button) the button, right click the folder and select search and I'm off and searching. Since I have 1-9 in my "Start Menu" already, this toolbar works for other files too.

Maggie · 2 years ago

Sometimes...I really wish you would stop re-organizing and cleaning my desktop!

Mikeo · 2 years ago

My most used programs in the start menu are numbered, that way I can hit the windows key on the keyboard and the number and poof it's there!

Josh · 2 years ago

That's a good idea Mike. How are you assigning the windows key to the program?

Josh · 2 years ago

Mike, that is one of the best tricks. I thought the windows key was what you were talking about, but when I tried it on my work computer the start menu wasn't popping up. works great here at home though. love it!

I use the shortcut bar on my task bar too. that's where all my common programs sit. Thanks for the tips!

Josh · 1 year ago

Hey Robin, that ActiveWords looks great, it would save some time on entering html tags on post which would be so nice. Thanks.