Windows Keyboard Shortcuts for Mozilla Firefox

CTRL + A	Select all text on a webpage
CTRL + B	Open the Bookmarks sidebar
CTRL + C	Copy the selected text to the Windows clipboard
CTRL + D	Bookmark the current webpage
CTRL + F	Find text within the current webpage
CTRL + G	Find more text within the same webpage
CTRL + H	Opens the webpage History sidebar
CTRL + I	Open the Bookmarks sidebar
CTRL + J	Opens the Download Dialogue Box
CTRL + K	Places the cursor in the Web Search box ready to type your search
CTRL + L	Places the cursor into the URL box ready to type a website address
CTRL + M	Opens your mail program (if you have one) to create a new email message
CTRL + N	Opens a new Firefox window
CTRL + O	Open a local file
CTRL + P	Print the current webpage
CTRL + R	Reloads the current webpage
CTRL + S	Save the current webpage on your PC
CTRL + T	Opens a new Firefox Tab
CTRL + U	View the page source of the current webpage
CTRL + V	Paste the contents of the Windows clipboard
CTRL + W	Closes the current Firefox Tab or Window (if more than one tab is open)
CTRL + X	Cut the selected text
CTRL + Z	Undo the last action

Assign Shortcut Keys in Windows Vista

Windows Vista has a screen capture/screenshot tool that is actually pretty decent. You can take region captures or full screenshots and easily save them using this tool.

Note: The snipping tool doesn’t exist on every version of Vista. To turn it on, you’ll have to go to “Turn Windows features on or off” in Control Panel, and check the box for the Tablet PC utilities.
The only problem with this tool is that there’s no hotkey to bring up the window. But here’s how to change that.
Visit the Start Menu, and then click on All Programs. Click the Accessories folder, and you’ll see the Snipping Tool.
Right click it and go to the Properties screen. You’ll see a Shortcut key text box.
The only annoying thing with this trick is that you can’t use the PrintScreen key… but no big deal. Let’s assigned Ctrl + F12 because it’s easy to remember that many users don’t use for something else.

PC Troubleshooting Tips

Why is My PC Crashing?

Nothing can put a damper on productivity quite like a computer that crashes on a regular basis. Sometimes, a crash is preceded by the dreaded “blue screen of death” or another warning; other times, a computer simply shuts off without any warning at all. In either case, the end result is a whole lot of frustration, aggravation and lost work. If your computer has been crashing frequently, you’d probably like to put an end to it. Unfortunately, getting to the bottom of things if often easier said than done. The following tips about improving your computer’s performance, though, are excellent places to begin.

Possibility #1: Corrupted System Registry Files

Every Windows-based PC has something called a Windows registry. The registry contains several files that are integral to the performance and operation of your computer. Over time, some of those files can become corrupted, be misplaced or get lost altogether. When that happens, the system registry becomes compromised – and frequent crashes are all-too-common symptoms. The best way to rule this possibility in or out is by running a Windows registry cleaning program. Such programs scan your Windows registry for problems then automatically make repairs. If you run a registry cleaner and the crashes persist, they are probably being caused by a different issue.

Possibility #2: Disorganized Files

Windows operating systems handle file organization in a way that isn’t very intuitive. Basically, they break files up and fit them into gaps in the computer’s memory. As time goes by, these disorganized files can prompt frequent crashes. Luckily, a great optimization solution is built right into Windows-based PCs: the disk defragmentation utility. Although its location on a computer varies, you can generally locate it within the System and Security section inside the Control Panel. By running a defrag once every few months, you may be able to keep those pesky computer crashes at bay.

Possibility #3: Malicious Software

Malicious software can take many different forms. Sometimes, it’s a virus that is accidentally unleashed after opening a strange email; other times, its adware that tags along with other information that is automatically downloaded from a website. Whatever type it is, there’s no question that malicious software can wreak havoc on a computer’s performance. Happily, there are many topnotch programs out there that regularly scan your computer for the presence of such problems – and that help guard against them, too. Buy one, install it and use it regularly; your crash issues may come to an end.

Possibility #4: Too Little Available Memory

When you buy a new computer, it feels like there’s no end to the amount of memory that it has. Of course, this isn’t true at all. As never-ending as the available memory on your PC may initially seem, the fact is that it can be depleted with incredible speed. You can find out for sure by checking the information within “My Computer.” If it appears that your available memory is low, you can use a PC cleanup program to remove unnecessary files; such programs remove things like temporary Internet files and other file debris that can suck away much-needed memory.

Possibility #5: Overheating

If you’ve run through all of the preceding possibilities and continue experiencing frequent crashes, a hardware issue could be to blame. An easy one to rule out is overheating. A computer’s CPU, or central processing unit, includes a fan that is designed to keep it running cool. Sometimes, the fan wears down and doesn’t work as efficiently; other times, it’s just not able to handle the work that your computer has to do. In either case, buying a bigger, better fan isn’t very expensive. If it puts an end to your PC crashing problem, it will have been more than worth it.

Don’t Put Up with Frequent Crashes!

As discussed, frequent computer crashes can be triggered by a wide variety of issues. Luckily, many of these issues are relatively easy to remedy. Work your way through the preceding list; chances are, you’ll be able to pinpoint the problem and put an effective cure to work. Nine times out of ten, a computer simply needs a little bit of routine maintenance to get it back on track again. In the future, keep these points in mind. Any time you buy a new computer, keep up with its basic maintenance right from the get-go. By doing that, you could avoid “blue screen of death” and crashing problems altogether – and that’s something that you’re bound to appreciate!

How to Use Simple Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

Instructions

How to Use Simple Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

1. Go to Microsoft's keyboard shortcuts page or find the shortcuts in Windows itself. The latter is done by clicking on the "Start" tab on the bottom of your screen. In the Start window, click on "Help and Support."
In the "Help and Support Center" window, search for "keyboard shortcuts." Open "keyboard Windows shortcuts overview."

2. To use most of the keyboard commands in the list, you'll need to hold down the first key in the command string and then press the second key in the command string. Note that the first key in the command is most often either Control ("Ctrl"), Alt, or the Windows logo key (the checkered flag) if you own a Microsoft-specific keyboard.

3. While Control-C for copy and Control-P for print are some of the most commonly known Windows keyboard shortcut commands, lesser known valuable commands include Control-Escape to display the Start menu; ALT-Tab to immediately switch to another open file; Windows logo-D to minimize all open windows and display the desktop only.

Of all the shortcuts, Control commands are most often used. Commands that use the Windows logo key are known as natural keyboard shortcuts.

There are also lesser known so-called hotkey commands that use the function keys (F1-F12) at the top of the keyboard. For example, F1 displays Windows Help and F2 renames a selected file or folder

4. Print out Microsoft's keyboard shortcuts list and keep it next to your computer until using these shortcuts becomes second nature.

Verizon iPhone to come next week

Verizon has invited journalists to an event in New York City on Monday

By Nancy Gohring | IDG News Service

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Verizon Wireless plans to announce on Tuesday that it will start offering the Apple iPhone.

Verizon is inviting journalists to an event on Tuesday in New York City at which Lowell McAdam, Verizon's president and COO, will speak. The invitations don't include any details about what he will say.

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A Verizon spokesman did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

The Journal article cites a person familiar with the matter, who says Verizon will announce the availability of the iPhone on its network. Since its initial launch, in the U.S. the iPhone has been available only from AT&T.

Rumors about a Verizon iPhone have popped up regularly almost since the initial launch of the iPhone. Many iPhone users complain about poor service on AT&T's network and believe they'd have better luck with Verizon.

In December, Verizon began rolling out high-speed LTE (Long-Term Evolution) wireless technology, launching it in 38 markets. At CES in Las Vegas this week, the carrier announced ten devices, including phones and tablets, that will become available this year to run on the network. It's not clear whether a Verizon iPhone announcement next week would involve an LTE-compatible iPhone.

Nancy Gohring covers mobile phones and cloud computing for The IDG News Service. Follow Nancy on Twitter at @idgnancy. Nancy's email address is Nancy_Gohring@idg.com