Here are two favorite shortcuts of mine. Both feature the underutilized Windows Key .
This combination offers a fast(er) way to get to your files and folders.
To launch a program or access a file (provided you have the program name or file path), use this Windows Key combo.
Cheers!
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The year is 1985. Soviet leader Gorbachev meets with American President Reagan. Cocoa Cola unveils New Coke. Actor Rock Hudson dies of aids. Singer Madonna’s starts her first tour.
And on November 20, 1985, Microsoft releases Windows 1.0.
Unveiled in 1983, it would not be available for purchase until two years later. Arguably, that makes Windows 30 years old, but since many tricenarians, have a hard time with that milestone, we extend her two years grace..
Over time her share of sales and public favor has varied, as illustrated by this infographic.
Going Retro
Like most twenty-somethings, the Windows logo has had her own experiments with style. Here’s a look back at fashions past.
Flashback: notice how similar the current Windows 8 logo is to the original!
Sharing Win’s birthday:
Cheers!
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Trick or Treat!
In honor of Halloween I am handing out treats and tricks! So reach in and fill your bag with this odd collection of operating system tips!
Windows 8 Trick or Treats
| TRICK | TREAT |
Hold  (the Windows key) and Press M |
Shows DESKTOP (aka Minimize All) |
Hold  and press R |
Opens RUN dialog |
| Hold and press E |
Opens Explorer window |
| Hold and press C |
Slide COFFEE CUP HOLDER out (aka CD Tray)* |
| Hold and press Print Screen |
CAPTURE & SAVE SCREEN The screen shot is saved automatically to your Windows Pictures Library; no filename/folder prompt |
*requires Windows 8.1SB (Starbucks edition).
iOS Trick or Treats
| TRICK | TREAT |
| With two fingers on the keyboard, pull outward (left & right) | Splits single keyboard into two for easier typing |
| On the lock screen, swipe the notification left to right | After inputting your password/pin, opens the item from the notification |
| Tap and hold Number button, swipe and select punctuation, then release | Select punctuation without requiring a switch between Numerica and Text keyboards |
| While holding down the menu button (the main button below the screen), press the power/lock button | Saves screenshot of the active screen to your camera roll |
And in case you missed it:
Google Celebrates Halloween With a Spooky Interactive Doodle
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