The ‘Num Lock’ button is usually located over by the keypad on the right side of the keyboard. What’s it for? Well it locks the number functions on the keypad. When ‘Num Lock’ is on, using the keypad will produce the numeric functions (0-9, .). With ‘Num Lock’ turned off, you have access to the navigation keys on the keypad (Home, End, PgUp, PgDn, arrow keys, delete, insert). So next time you use your keypad and get an unexpected result, check ‘Num lock’!
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Num-Lock
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009Windows Shortcuts
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009Many computer users still use their mouse way too much. Built
into Windows are many default keyboard shortcuts that allow for
quick and easy navigation without pulling your hand off of the
keyboard to find the mouse. The following list are only a few of
the many shortcuts available, but some that I find are more
common, and I use on a regular basis.
| Formatting Shortcuts | |
| Ctrl+C | Copy |
| Ctrl+X | Cut |
| Ctrl+V | Paste |
| Ctrl+I | Italics |
| Ctrl+B | Bold |
| Ctrl+U | Underline |
| Navigation Shortcuts | |
 +D |
Shows Desktop (minimizes all open windows) |
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+L |
Lock your computer |
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Opens Start Menu |
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+L |
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+TAB |
Cycles through open applciations |
| Alt-TAB | Switch between open applications |
Off course there are many other shortcuts that are commonly
used, but these are a few to get you started. Other common
shortcuts include Ctrl+Z for ‘Undo’ and Ctrl+Y for ‘Redo’.
Knowing shortcuts like this help you navigate and operate your
computer more efficiently, allowing you to maximize your
production.