For Windows 9.xx to Windows XP/VistaTip #0004
This is a simple quick way to expand your browsers display with a one key trick. Open up your browser. This trick is an all purpose solution. So whether you use Internet Explorer 7.0 (if you have not already moved up from IE 6.0 it is time. Out of beta it works well and has some neat features.) Firefox, Sea Monkey, Opera.. Well you get the idea open your browser. Right, now your designated home page should be open. Is the Daily Bulldog your home page? Well, for the sake of this tip, try opening the Daily Bulldog home page (http://dailybulldog.com/). Once open, find the key labelled F11. You will find it on the very top row of your keyboard, towards the left. F keys are labelled F1 through F12. F11 is your current target. Hit the key. Whoosh! The Daily Bulldog just grew. Now hit F11 again. Back to the original size. This can be really helpful for any number of reasons. It is easy gives immediate results. You can grow and shrink your browser window at will now.
Let me know if this was useful and what were some sites it really made a difference with.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Access Your Programs From Your Taskbar
For Windows 9.xx to Windows XP/VistaTip #0003
When I am working on my computer, I often have multiple programs open. So, when I wish to open a new program, I like to be able to do so without closing open programs. I would rather do this without opening programs using the Start menu or minimizing all running programs so I can view my desktop.
So here is a useful way to easily access all your most used programs. It is utilizing the Quick Launch function from your taskbar (located at the bottom of your screen). You can launch any program directly from the taskbar. Sounds like a good idea right? It is. And it is easy once you get the hang of it.
What you need to do is move your mouse over the taskbar to an area with nothing on it. On the bottom right, you can see a section with your running programs. Anywhere to the left of this area is fine. Just make sure there is nothing visible on the taskbar where you are about to right click.
Right click, and up will come a pop up. There are a number of options: cascade, task manger, properties. For this trick what you want to do is locate the Lock the taskbar. If it is checked, your taskbar is in a locked position. Fine most of the time, but for the moment. Left click if the taskbar is already checked. If it is not checked that is fine. Now, go to the very top and choose Toolbars. Roll your mouse over and another menu will pop up. What you are looking for is the Quick Launch. If you click on the Quick Launch – there will be an immediate result. On the taskbar some basic program options will now be available. So now many of us have desktops with just about every program we have is listed. For the purpose of this trick try
When I am working on my computer, I often have multiple programs open. So, when I wish to open a new program, I like to be able to do so without closing open programs. I would rather do this without opening programs using the Start menu or minimizing all running programs so I can view my desktop.
So here is a useful way to easily access all your most used programs. It is utilizing the Quick Launch function from your taskbar (located at the bottom of your screen). You can launch any program directly from the taskbar. Sounds like a good idea right? It is. And it is easy once you get the hang of it.
What you need to do is move your mouse over the taskbar to an area with nothing on it. On the bottom right, you can see a section with your running programs. Anywhere to the left of this area is fine. Just make sure there is nothing visible on the taskbar where you are about to right click.
Right click, and up will come a pop up. There are a number of options: cascade, task manger, properties. For this trick what you want to do is locate the Lock the taskbar. If it is checked, your taskbar is in a locked position. Fine most of the time, but for the moment. Left click if the taskbar is already checked. If it is not checked that is fine. Now, go to the very top and choose Toolbars. Roll your mouse over and another menu will pop up. What you are looking for is the Quick Launch. If you click on the Quick Launch – there will be an immediate result. On the taskbar some basic program options will now be available. So now many of us have desktops with just about every program we have is listed. For the purpose of this trick try
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