Vista allows you to use hotkeys for the first 10 items in your quick launch toolbar. If you go over 10 that’s fine you just won’t have hot keys for them.
Now the hotkeys are assigned automatically, so as soon as you add an tem to your toolbar, it will be assigned a number. The numbers go from 1 to 9 and then a 0 (zero for number 10).
To use them, you add the number with the windows key on your keyboard (that’s the one with the little flag on it, usually next to the alt key just push it plus the number.
For example let’s say you have Word in the number 4 slot and you want to open it just push the windows key +4 and it will open. You can reorder the items in your quick launch tray by dragging them to the spot you want
Sending Files
The days when sending files by email was the only way for those without a web server to send files to another are long gone. There are dozens of sites on the Web that let you send files to someone by uploading the file and sending your recipient(s) a link or links to the file(s). We commend Gmail for taking this step - it's not censorship - they're not telling you what words you cannot use, they're not touching the content of your email at all. Attachments are not content. So if you were intimating that Gmail was somehow "censoring" your email, that's not true. We're committed to freedom - we're against ISPs who censor your email because it may contain a word like "spyware" or have red or blue or green text. That is censorship. Attachments are different and some are dangerous. And, there is no reason at all why anyone needs to send executable files via email anymore. You can send files via email by using Dropsend www.dropsend.com, YouSendIt - www.yousendit.com , and Send6 www.send6.com - to name a few. Each of these Web-based file transfer services allow you to upload a file (any kind) and send an email to your recipients with a link to download you file(s). It's faster, safer, and better than sending files as an attachment. And you can send and receive links to these files via Gmail.
Folderico
Are you looking for a way to jazz up your desktop folders?
1.) The download link for Folderico can be found right here.
2.) Extract the zip file and run the Folderico setup.
3.) After it's finished installing, you're done with that part. Now, let’s check out how you can start using Folderico!
4.) Go ahead and find a folder you'd like to use. Right click on it and scroll down to the Folderico option
5.) You’ll see a whole list of brand new icons come up.
6.) To set a new icon, it’s as easy as point and click. But that’s not all!
7.) If you click on Change Theme, this dialogue box will appear:
8.) If you like any of those themes better, simply double click on them. You’ll then have a whole new set of icons to choose from!
Windows Updates - How to save time and the updates
Windows XP and Windows Vista (all versions)
Every time you reinstall Windows, you wipe out those 192 gazillion Windows updates you've done the months and years you've had Windows installed. And, if you're like most people you haven't got a slipstreamed Vista or XP installation disk because you didn't make one (primarily because you didn't know how or you know how you just didn't feel like spending a day doing it). So, now that you've successfully re-installed XP or Vista, you settle back for a constant stream of updates when Microsoft automatic updates connects to your computer, analyzes it and figures our you've been a naughty boy or girl and haven't ever installed any updates. Microsoft is not being judgmental, it's just using dumb software to check your machine. It finds no updates, figures you're a naughty one, and slaps you on the wrists with dozens of updates you need to install. Of course, it doesn't do this all at once, it drags it out for days or even weeks.
Here's a tip that will help you re-install all those updates, should you reinstall Windows. Don't forget to copy these to a secondary drive (USB flash, external, CD, DVD, or secondary hard drive). Do not save them permanently on your C:\ (Windows) drive you will lose them if you format or reinstall Windows.
Here's how to download the Windows Updates so you can save them for future use without downloading them again:
Logon to Windows Update http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
· Choose Windows Update Catalog (left hand pane)
· Choose Find updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems (right hand pane)
· Choose your version and language then Search
· Choose one the following:
*Critical Updates and Service Packs
*Service Packs and Recommended Downloads
*Multi-Language Features (0)
Choose the category then find the files you want to download and then back at the top click "Review Download Basket". You will be transferred to a page where you can specify where you want to save the files you choose to download. Choose a location where you can easily find these files. NOTE: It's better not to download them directly to CD or DVD. You may however, specify an external hard drive or secondary hard drive if you wish.
If you download them to C:\ drive (or the drive where Windows is installed) you will have to move them to a CD, DVD, External Hard Drive, flash drive, or secondary hard drive. If you leave these files on your Windows drive (normally C:\ ) it won't do you any good if you have to format and reinstall Windows. All files on your C:\ are removed when you format.
When you have all the files selected for download, click "Download now". Each patch will make its own directory in the folder where you chose to save them. Once you're finished you will need to move the files you just downloaded to another location as noted above. Reminder! Do not leave them on the Windows drive after you download them. If you do, you've just wasted a lot of time.
If ever you need to reinstall Windows, you can reinstall all the updates you saved above and reinstall them without spending time downloading them all again. The files will be ready for you to install if you saved them on CD, DVD, External, flash, or secondary drive. You won't have to go through the endless Windows Updates routine - having most of the updates at your fingertips when you reinstall Windows can be a real time and annoyance saver.
Windows XP all versions (Not for Vista)
Folder Size
Windows Explorer, by default, doesn’t show the size of the folder even when you choose the ‘Details’ view. This is one of the things that most users of XP would have found useful but is lacking in Windows Explorer in Windows XP and Windows Vista.
, there is a little tool called Folder Size that adds a ‘Folder Size’ column to Windows Explorer Details View.While Folder Size works in Windows XP, it doesn't work in Windows Vista. So, all you lucky Windows XP users, download Folder Size here -it's 100% free - no adware, malware, or spyware - of course. For instructions and other hints - read the information on this page.
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