- F1: Help
- CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu
- ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs
- ALT+F4: Quit program
- SHIFT+DELETE: Delete item permanently
- Windows Logo+L: Lock the computer (quicker than CTRL+ALT+DELETE)
- F2: Rename object
- F3: Find all files
- CTRL+X: Cut
- CTRL+C: Copy
- CTRL+V: Paste
- SHIFT+DELETE: Delete selection immediately bypassing the Recycle Bin
- ALT+ENTER: Open the properties for the selected object
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
Whether we like it or not, the keyboard is still an important component of modern computer systems. Used in conjunction with the mouse you can really complete tasks efficiently and quickly. Here are a list of Windows shortcuts we use all the time:
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Difference between Software, Applications, Add Ons, Plugins and Drivers
I answered this question at Yahoo Answers and I think it's valuable enough to re-post here.
"Software is a broad category and in it's most simplistic definition can be described as a set of instructions used to command hardware. The other definitions you require can be a subset of software.
Application is generally described as software with which a human would interact such as a word processor, a browser, an ERP system, a game etc etc
Add-ons and plug-ins are very similar in that developers who write applications create them so that the functionality of their application can be extended without them having to write more code. For example Firefox allows add-ons such as spell checkers, colored tabs, download utilities etc. A development editor may allow plug-ins that add spell check, specific language syntax highlighting, advanced text manipulation options etc etc.
Drivers are generally non-interactive pieces of software that are used to abstract operating systems from hardware or other software devices. The driver 'talks' to the operating system in one language as do other drivers and the driver talks to the webcam for example in it's specific language."
Original Post
"Software is a broad category and in it's most simplistic definition can be described as a set of instructions used to command hardware. The other definitions you require can be a subset of software.
Application is generally described as software with which a human would interact such as a word processor, a browser, an ERP system, a game etc etc
Add-ons and plug-ins are very similar in that developers who write applications create them so that the functionality of their application can be extended without them having to write more code. For example Firefox allows add-ons such as spell checkers, colored tabs, download utilities etc. A development editor may allow plug-ins that add spell check, specific language syntax highlighting, advanced text manipulation options etc etc.
Drivers are generally non-interactive pieces of software that are used to abstract operating systems from hardware or other software devices. The driver 'talks' to the operating system in one language as do other drivers and the driver talks to the webcam for example in it's specific language."
Original Post
Friday, November 20, 2009
Windows Systems Maintenance and Configuration
Windows, Linux and other operating systems contain a myriad of front end and behind the scenes options in order to maintain them in regards to reliability and performance. Most end users will use a limited set of functions and may not know how to keep their Windows system in tip top shape.
Windows operating systems are built on some key components such as device drivers, registry database, software drivers, hardware drivers and more. The Windows operating system contains some tools and basic functions in order to maintain these sub-components however a number of specialist companies have developed and released tools to specifically optimize the registry or keep your drivers up to date.
Like a car or piece of equipment, your operating system needs to be maintained and these specialist tools can greatly assist in keeping system stability and performance so you can continue working or running your business optimally.
Windows operating systems are built on some key components such as device drivers, registry database, software drivers, hardware drivers and more. The Windows operating system contains some tools and basic functions in order to maintain these sub-components however a number of specialist companies have developed and released tools to specifically optimize the registry or keep your drivers up to date.
Like a car or piece of equipment, your operating system needs to be maintained and these specialist tools can greatly assist in keeping system stability and performance so you can continue working or running your business optimally.
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