Showing posts with label web design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label web design. Show all posts

Sunday, September 05, 2010

Handy Keyboard Shortcuts For Windows

These shortcuts will speed up your search time.  After some practice, they become second nature.
  • <Windows>-E     opens a new window
  • <Windows>         type the name to launch apps or open files 
  • <Windows>-D     minimizes open windows and shows desktop
  • <Ctrl>-F              to find text on current page (very helpful)
These shortcuts come in handy when filling out forms:
  • <Tab>                 forward 
  • <Shift>-<Tab>    backward
  • <Enter>               check boxes or radio buttons
  • Arrow Keys         for drop down menus
You'll wonder how you survived without them.
  • <Alt>-<Tab>      switch through open apps
  • <Ctrl>-<Tab>     switch through open tabs
  • <Alt>                  traditional menu appears at top
  • <Ctrl>-C             copy
  • <Ctrl>-V             paste
  • <Ctrl>-X             cut
  • <Ctrl>-W            close windows & browser tabs
  • <Ctrl>-Z              undo
  • <Ctrl>-S              save
I just used the "copy" shortcut above and it really did help.  If you don't know already, right clicking on your mouse will give you all kinds of options.
Logitech Internet 350 Vista Qualified USB Keyboard (Black)
Here's an idea for you.  Print these out and keep by your computer until you get them memorized.
You will be zooming right along in no time.

Let us know what shortcuts you use.

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Surviving Windows Updates

Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black)
My dad's computer crashed during the install of the latest updates from Windows and cost him $60 to get computer fixed.  Computer tech stated the problem as being "Windows Updates".  With no back up (I know rule #1) he lost everything.

My laptop has not been the same since.  It didn't crash but connecting to the Internet (wireless of course) is not happening.  I found an article in PCWorld Magazine about the updates so I'm hoping they have the solution to my problem.  They suggest to keep your computer settings to allow all updates automatically.  They also gave a link for downloading fixes.

Download latest flash player

Download newest version of Adobe Air

Update to Reader 9.3.3

Update to Acrobat 9.3.3

Sunday, August 08, 2010

Site Seeing Directory

     When I sit down at the computer my intentions are to work on my blog.  There is a lot of information I am going to add to my Cosmic page.  I have several Resources I use on a daily basis that need to added.  Springfield, Missouri has a lot to do with Pitt Stop.  I will explain that as soon as I get around to posting there.  The Freebies page gets updated often.  Not as often as I would like!  While the List That and Print This pages have a lot to offer, there could be more.
     My point is every time I get on the Internet, I stumble upon something I must check out.  Sometimes it's a money maker.  I like those.  I enjoy getting free samples and can hunt them down all day.    Sometimes it's something I have been wanting to research anyway.  Sometimes it's just pretty darn entertaining stuff.  If I go to facebook, you can be sure there will be someone ready to chat, someone I've been meaning to connect with, but haven't found the time lately.  And, if you are a fellow blogger you know how clicking "next blog" in your navigation bar can suck the time away.  Two, three, maybe four hours later I feel guilty and/or ashamed for not accomplishing any of what I had set out to do, whether it be on the net or in the "real world". 
     So!  Today I am going to take a different approach and list some detours for you to check out and tell me what you think about them.  Even though I seem to find plenty on my own, I would love to know about the websites that have captured your attention.  Which ones keep you entertained?  Which websites are of the most use to you.  Which ones can you not get enough of?  Leave a comment to let us all know.
     Note:  Right-click on the link to open in a new window. 
  • Thrifty Fun is exactly what is says it is, thrifty and fun.  It's a networking site where you can post a question and get your answers from others.  There is tons of very useful information and some of the feedback is pretty funny.  I guarantee you will enjoy this one.
  • Tips for New Bloggers is a great site for all us rookie bloggers and some seasoned pros too.  You can post comments asking for advice on your own blog.  The article archives are packed with tips on how to add widgets, edit HTML, get more traffic and a lot more.  Prepare to be informed.
  • Free tarot and astrology is absolutely free.  Unlike a lot of other sites of this nature, you are never asked for a dime here.  You type in your name and birth date and within seconds your full birth chart is presented to you.  A free tarot card reading is supplied if that is what you are after.  The magic eight ball is fun too.  Plus other stuff.  Check it out.
  • Inbox Dollars is where I am starting to make some real cash.  I have received a couple of checks already from them.  Free to join plus they give you $5 to start with.  I mostly read emails and take surveys but they have a lot of other offers to earn a buck or two from.  I noticed they just added something called "cash tasks".  I'm anxious to find out what that's all about. 
  • Send Earnings is a sister company to the one above.  Very similar in layout and offers and payout.  You can join them both.  I've already received one check from them and almost completed a second.
  • Swagbucks is a search engine that pays in swagbucks, randomly for a search.  You can purchase entries into their contests or buy items like t-shirts, posters or gift cards.  So far I have purchased some paypal gift cards (which equals real money) and an amazon.com gift card.  I'm a big fan.
  • Free Stuff Times,   I Love Free Things,   Thunderfap  are all no-nonsense straight up free sample websites.  That's it, nothing else, well that's not exactly true.  They have links you will want to check out.  One of them matches coupons with different stores to find you the best deal plus gives a coupon link to print the coupon you will need.  When I am on a freebie hunt these sites are my first.  While they have similar postings, they more than likely will have one or maybe two the others don't.
That should keep you busy for a month or two.  I've got more to share, believe me, lots more!  I just heard about this site where you can get just about anything done for no more than $5.  With the economy the way it is I guess people from all walks of life are looking to supplement their income.  I am in great need of a professional resume written by a professional and $5 is in my price range.  The name of the website?  I will let you know in my next post.  I must check it out first and make sure it's legit.  It's for your own protection.  
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