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Welcome to this week's edition of the Computer Kindergarten Newsletter.
Today is Sunday, October 2, 2005
In this Issue:
Special Feature: Web Address Shortcut
Tips & Tricks: Webpage Search
Keyboard Shortcut: Right Click Menu
Keyboard Shortcut: Menus
Today's Topic: Cleaning the Monitor
Keyboard Shortcut: Favorites
Websites of Interest: United States Newspapers; Barbie Dolls; The Honey Expert; Garage Sales
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Special Feature: Web Address Shortcut
Instead of typing the whole web address, just type the domain name of any dot com and then hold down Ctrl while you press the Enter key on the keyboard. For example, rather than type http://www.yahoo.com, type yahoo, hold down the Ctrl key and press Enter.
Note: This tip only works in Internet Explorer
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Tips & Tricks: Webpage Search
If you are looking for a specific word or phrase on a webpage, hold down the Ctrl and press the F key. In the Find window that you now see, type in the word or phrase. Click the Find button and the Find feature will search the page for you.
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Keyboard Shortcut: Right Click Menu
Instead of pressing the right mouse button for the shortcut menu, hold down the Shift key and press the F10 button. Use the arrow keys to highlight the menu option you want. Press Enter to select it.
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Keyboard Shortcut: Menus
In many programs, the choices on the menu bar have one letter underlined. For example, The F in File is usually underlined. (Press the Alt key on the keyboard if you don’t see the underline)
Holding down the Alt key while pressing the underlined letter will open that menu item. Use the arrow keys to highlight the menu option you want. Press Enter to select it.
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Today's Topic: Cleaning the Monitor
Computer screens can get very dirty. It's a good idea to clean your screen periodically, but be careful what you use since alcohol, ammonia, and other chemicals can lead to discoloration and even cracking.
You can use water or vinegar and water to clean the screen. Never spray anything directly onto the screen. Spray onto a soft, lint-free cloth and then gently wipe the screen from top to bottom.
You could also use those screen wipes they sell at the office supply. Be gentle!
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Keyboard Shortcut: Favorites
In Internet Explorer, you can quickly display your Favorites by holding town the Ctrl key and pressing the I key. Press this key combination again to close the Favorites pane when you are done.
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Websites of Interest:
United States Newspapers
Would you like to get news from other states? Visit this website to find newspapers from many towns and cities in every state in the U.S.
http://www.50states.com/news
Barbie Dolls
Did you have a Barbie doll? Visit this website to learn the history of the Barbie doll and for some very interesting facts.
http://www.dollattic.net
The Honey Expert
Do you love honey? Visit this website for recipes, information on research into honeys uses, storage and much more.
http://www.honey.com/
Garage Sales
At this site, you can find a garage sale near you or you can post your garage sale; and it is free. You can also find garage sale tips, and use their flyer maker to make signs for your garage sale.
http://www.garagesalehunter.com |
