Category Archives: Windows Tips

18 Great Windows Key shortcuts for Windows 7

Windows Key + Tab = Aero [press Tab to cycle between Windows] Windows Key + E = Windows Explorer is launched (works in earlier versions of Windows too). Windows Key + R = Run Command is launched. Windows Key + F = Search (works in previous Windows versions too) Windows Key + X = Mobility Center Windows Key… Read More »

What about tracking cookies?

Jim asks about tracking cookies I recently switched from IE8 to Firefox. When I run SUPERAntiSpyware, it finds about 200 tracking cookies each day. They all seem to be related to Firefox. I never encountered this in IE8. You have previously educated me not to be worried about cookies, but are tracking cookies different? I remove them, but… Read More »

Best Online Dictionary

There are many good online dictionaries. The problem with the big two (Dictionary.com and Merriam-Webster) is they’re so full of ads and clutter that words don’t seem to be the focus. But a dictionary should be all about words, right? Unlike other online dictionaries, Wordnik gives you definitions and in-context examples so you can see exactly what the… Read More »