You use your keyboard to type but did you know that you can almost completely navigate through Windows without even touching the mouse? It's true that not using the mouse at all would make life difficult but these keyboard tips can some things much easier.
The tab key:
Use the tab key to switch between fields like those used for logins. Type your username and press the tab key to drop down to the password field. Also try pressing Enter instead of clicking the Submit, OK, Login, etc. buttons. Your hands are already on the keyboard while typing so why interrupt the flow by reaching for your mouse? Use Shift+Tab to tab backwards.
Searching:
Did you know there is a faster way of navigating through folders in Windows? If you're a pack rat and have tons of folders you can save yourself a lot of scrolling by simply typing the name of your folder. When you open a folder in Windows highlight any file or folder at the top and start typing the name of the file or folder you're looking for. This will take you straight to it or get you close. This takes some practice but once you get the hang of it you'll start doing it all the time
Use Backspace instead of your web browsers Back and Forward buttons
This one is simple. Want to go back a page? Just hit the backspace button. Shift+Backspace will take you forward a page.
Windows key shortcuts:
Windows Logo + D: Minimize all Windows
Windows Logo + F: Search Window
Windows Logo + R: Run menu
Windows Logo + Tab: 3D roll through of open applications (Vista & Windows 7 only)
Ctrl + Esc: Bring the Taskbar to the front of running full screen applications
Crtl + Z: Undo
Ctrl + X: Cut
Ctrl + C: Copy
Ctrl + V: Paste
Alt + Tab: Switch between running programs
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