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Tech Tips - Did you Know? [Series - Part 1]

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Often during the course of the day, I'll do something on the computer where I'll think "that's really cool, there's probably a lot of people that don't know you can do that!" I have a Facebook Page called Craig's Classroom where I often post these tips and you can follow if you are interested. Meanwhile, my favorite tips are often too small in themselves to create a whole article on. I decided to start this blog series where I compile 5 tips at a time. Here is the first of this series.

1

Click a file then momentary pause, click it again - goes into RENAME mode

2

Ctrl+MouseWheelRoll works
as ZOOM command
(Internet Browser, MS-Word, MS-Excel)
tip: Ctrl+0 (that's a zero) resets to 100%
 in browser when you need it

3

Double Click the title bar
of a window to Maximize it
(double-click again to restore back after)

4

Alt+PrintScreen
captures your ACTIVE window
(i.e. screenshot) as graphic on your clipboard -
You can then paste it somewhere
(in MS-Word for example)
have you ever wanted to print out a list of files
in a folder, this is one way to do it

5

WindowsKey+M - shortuct to Minimize All - (Windows key commands are often overlooked)

if you learned something new, leave me a comment!
tell me which numbers above you didn't already know and plan to use!

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This blog is all about technology and helping you to use it smarter! Your digital footprint is your chance to attract new clients. What kind of impression are you making via your website, blog, and social media? We’ll be talking about that! Are you as productive as you can be? What apps might help you out? Do you know how to use all the best tools inside the apps? I enjoy photography and videography, you can expect to see those topics also on this blog.
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PS - get ready for some homework… :) 

Comments (21)

Craig Daniels
Tech Training for You! - Staten Island, NY
Technology Instructor/Project Consultant

Kathleen - LOL some employees too! "boss coming" quick!!

Sep 02, 2010 06:05 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

We can always use more tech tips, even if we THINK we know things!

Sep 02, 2010 06:07 AM
Amanda Nicodemus
Spring Texas Keller Williams Professionals - Cypresswood - Spring, TX
Spring Texas Real Estate www.amandahomes.com

Hi Craig,

I didn't even know I had a 'windows' key!  I just tried it and it works!  Terrific! Thanks for the great tips! Can't wait for the next set of useful tips.

Sep 02, 2010 06:18 AM
Jeff Craig
Hang Me Up Photos - Jamestown, NC
Greensboro Area Real Estate Photography

Craig, didn't know about number four.  Very useful.

Sep 02, 2010 07:06 AM
Kristen Wheatley
Better Homes & Gardens | The Masiello Group - Brunswick, ME
Supporting Success - Best Job in the World!

Cool!  I didn't know most of those.  Thanks Craig.  Heading off to your facebook page now.  We have a facebook group for tech stuff at my agency and I'll be pointing the group members there too.  We have a lot of catching up to do here in Maine.

Sep 02, 2010 12:05 PM
Gabrielle Nemes
RE/MAX Realty South - Tumwater, WA
206.300.8421, S King & Pierce County RE Advocate

Craig, I'm so glad you're posting these. Waaay a long time ago (think 1983-1995), I used to teach computer classes. Folks were always so surprised to learn some of these keyboard tricks and they sure increase efficiency and proficiency!!

Sep 02, 2010 05:54 PM
Lisa Hicks
Hoang Realty - Augusta, ME
Serving Central and Southern Maine

Craig - Just joined Craig's Classroom on Facebook.  And I didn't know about #2.  That's cool!  I had to try it a couple of times!  Thanks.

Sep 03, 2010 04:12 AM
Alan Bruzee
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Rockville, MD

I did know number 5, but that was about it...thanks for the tips.

Sep 03, 2010 05:46 AM
Andy Chaudoir
Professional Inspection Services - Georgetown, Texas - Georgetown, TX
Your Home Inspection Connection in Central Texas

Hello Craig - I knew about all of them but number 5.  I look forward to the next installment!

Sep 03, 2010 05:51 PM
Song San
Coldwell Banker Dynasty - Rosemead, CA
Broker, MBA

 Good tips. #5 could also be "Windows" key + D as in win + D blows everything away. That is how I remember this for so many years.

Sep 04, 2010 03:40 PM
Jana Holmstrup
Jana Holmstrup - CCO - Kings Mortgage Services, Inc. - Visalia, CA
Craig, Love the Windows+M! Personally I have a Desktop shortcut on my computer, but I work on so many other computers in the office - and am always frustrated closing all their windows. Frustrated no more!! Thank-You! Jana
Sep 11, 2010 08:32 AM
Ron Wood
HTR/Wood Realty Group, Inc - Benson, NC
Johnston, Harnett, Sampson & Wake

Window + M...I had no idea.

Sep 24, 2010 04:33 AM
Wayne B. Pruner
Oregon First - Tigard, OR
Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Realtor, GRI

It looks like I'll be using #5 alot. Thanks again Craig.

Oct 22, 2010 05:02 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Craig, on a Mac you do the Apple key+alt+4 and you can draw how much of the screen you want to capture. Then it posts to your desktop. I will use this for making a copy of my Bookmarks and files in folders. Great tip for PC and Macs also :)

Dec 29, 2010 02:49 PM
Eva Aliaga
Partnership Realty Inc - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton & Delray Beach: SE Florida Real Estate

I use 2 all the time, I think I got this from PhotoShop use, On my laptop I do not use a mouse, so to zoom in/out I use "ctrl + -" or crtl + =" then "ctrl + 0" to return to normal.

5 cool, did not know that

Dec 29, 2010 05:32 PM
Brenda Whitman, Live in Laramie Real Estate
Live in Laramie Real Estate, Laramie, Wyoming - Laramie, WY
Broker/Co-Owner, Laramie, Wyoming

I can't wait to try ALT + print scrn.  I'm always wanting to save something on screen.  I also make frequent use of Enter / Shift now that I learned that tip from your other post.  Thanks!

Feb 09, 2011 02:54 AM
Joe Kenny
Realty Executive Midwest - Darien, IL
Better Than Your Average Joe

Craig, I didn't know about number two or five.  Five would have come in handy a few times.

Feb 12, 2011 01:11 PM
Jeremy Joslin
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - South Windsor, CT
Professional Real Estate Marketing and Sales

1,2, and 5 I didn't know and I think I will use 1 and 2 regularly. Thanks always love shortcuts.

Sep 06, 2011 02:23 PM
Yvette Chisholm
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Rockville, MD
Associate Broker - Rockville, MD 301-758-9500

Double clicking the title bar is new to me.   Thanks for this cute series of posts, they were helpful.

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