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You can get a lot done on your computer without ever touching your mouse. Command keys can speed up work and save some wear and tear on your wrists. And some of these shortcuts even include a few surprises.

It’s a known fact that small finger movements on the mouse can sometimes have painful consequences. Mouse arm — or RSI syndrome — remains a problem despite the predominance of ergonomic mice.

But the shortcuts can help cut down on some of these gestures, while getting your work done faster. indeed, there are shortcuts for just about every operating system and software. And just about every action that can be performed with a mouse can also be done with keyboard commands.

Many of these commands can be found online on sites that sort various keyboard options by function.

In Windows for example data can be opened, moved, renamed or thrown away with command keys. A window in Windows 7 can be maximized by simultaneously pressing the Windows key and the up arrow.

Switching to the down arrow minimizes the window, while the Windows key and M minimizes all windows. Reverse that by hitting Windows, shift and M at the same time.

Pressing Windows and the Tab key get you a 3D view. Explorer starts with a combination of the Windows key and E.

Many of these codes are the same on both Macs and PCs. whereas PCs rely on the Ctrl button, Apple machines rely on the Apple button, which has been replaced by the cmd button on some models.

Thus, while the cursor on a PC can be moved through text with Ctrl and an arrow key, Mac does the same with a combination of cmd and an arrow key, jumping ahead to the end of a line or page. Switching to the alt button moves you through one word at a time.

But, despite these similarities, people who switch between systems might have some problems adjusting. Macs don’t have a simple right-click option, which can be used on a PC to pull up a lot of important function options. But that is emulated on the Mac by hitting Ctrl while clicking with the mouse.

Most Windows users will eventually find special keys on a Mac keyboard, but knowing the right combinations will get you there quicker.

Regardless of operating system, most of today’s browsers also offer a lot of helpful shortcuts. Ctrl and T will let you tab over (cmd and T on a Mac). the shift and space bars let you move back and forth between pages on Firefox and Internet Explorer.

Alt and an arrow key let you move between tabs. To quickly get to the search window, try Ctrl-K with Firefox, Ctrl-E with Internet Explorer and Cmd-Shift-L with Safari.

The examples could go on and on. But once you get used to them, you can work more effectively and spare your joints.

As a bonus, some programmes hide surprises — Easter eggs — behind unusual key combinations. For example, if users of QuarkXpress place a box in the middle of the screen and then hit Shift-Option-cmd-K, their display will be visited by funny aliens who put on a fireworks show around the box.

But such Easter eggs have fallen out of favour, since many companies feel it will make them look less than professional.

just curious to know if the radio frequency receiver that comes with the logitch wireless keyboard and mouse be used for internet sharing..not far..but wirlessly?..i have internet on my desktop..have no router..no dongle..and a laptop with no internet connection.

so wanted to know if theres any way i could share internet wirlessly?

Basicaly no.

Wireless internet works on a compleetly different radio frequency to radio frequencies so this i snot possible.

To do it you would need to buy a standard network router and to boost the range you can attach a, what looks like a satalite dish, to the antenna and this will increase the distance in one direction. or you could just but a huge antenna.

Your Call

No unfortunately that is not possible. For about $99 you can get a router which you can plug into your PC and share your connection.

But you cant use RF for transmitting internet

Studies have shown that computer keyboards can have more bacteria than toilet seats. Given that little tidbit of information, you might want to consider cleaning and disinfecting your keyboard more often, especially if you share your keyboard and mouse with others. Here’s how:

Clean and disinfect your keyboard

CleaningStep 1: Unplug your keyboard from your computer and remove any batteries.

Step 2: Flip it upside down and give it a good couple of shakes.

Step 3: Blow some compressed air to remove crumbs, dust, and other fun stuff from between the keys.

Step 4: If you happen to have a mini vacuum that’s designed to clean keyboards, feel free to use it, but refrain from using a full-size vacuum; you might find your keys in the vacuum’s dust bin.

Step 5: Wipe the keyboard keys and palm rest with a lightly dampened lint-free cloth, like a microfiber cloth.

Step 6: Using a dry microfiber cloth, remove any remaining moisture from your keyboard.

DisinfectingStep 1: Unplug your keyboard from your computer and remove any batteries.

Step 2: Wipe your keyboard with disinfectant wipes. make sure that the wipes aren’t overly damp and that you squeeze out any excess liquid before wiping the keyboard.

Step 3: Then immediately wipe your keyboard down with a lightly dampened microfiber cloth.

Step 4: Using a dry microfiber cloth, remove any remaining moisture from your keyboard.

Clean and disinfect your mouse

CleaningStep 1: Unplug your mouse from your computer and remove any batteries.

Step 2: Use a lightly dampened microfiber cloth to wipe away grime or dirt. Be careful not to get moisture into any openings.

Step 3: Using a dry microfiber cloth, remove any remaining moisture from your mouse.

Step 4: If there are loose particles stuck underneath the scroll wheel, turn the mouse upside down and roll the scroll wheel to help dislodge anything that may be stuck inside.

DisinfectingStep 1: Unplug your mouse from your computer and remove any batteries.

Step 2: Wipe your mouse with disinfectant wipes. make sure that the wipes aren’t overly damp and that you squeeze out any excess liquid before wiping the mouse. take care to avoid getting moisture into any openings.

Step 3: Then immediately wipe your mouse down with a lightly dampened microfiber cloth.

Step 4: Using a dry microfiber cloth, remove any remaining moisture from your mouse.

The directions above apply to laptop keyboards and touch pads as well. Just remember to turn your laptop off, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery. You’ll also want to be careful not to allow any excess moisture to enter any openings and never spray anything directly onto your keyboard, mouse, or laptop.

Oh, and just in case you’re thinking about tossing your keyboard in the dishwasher, we don’t recommend it. Putting it in the dishwasher or submerging it in water will likely short-circuit the wiring. we also don’t recommend that you disassemble your keyboard to clean it. Most manufacturers discourage users from disassembling keyboards, including removing keys. doing so will probably void your warranty.

OS X Lion did away with Expose and Spaces, replacing it with Mission Control. the change has left many people frustrated, trying to find a better way to organize app windows. While there isn’t a third-party solution that brings back this specific functionality, there is an app that allows you to better organize app windows on the desktop. Read on to see how Moom can eliminate some stress from your workflow.

First you will need to download and install Moom. You can find a free trial on the Many Tricks Web site, or buy it from the same site or the Mac App Store (iTunes link). Moom will set you back $5.

After you have installed Moom, it should be located in your Applications folder. Launch the app.

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Once Moom is running, you will experience a different interaction when you click or hover on the green icon located at the top of each window. In the past, this button would change the size of the app window, often to seemingly random sizes.

As you can see above, there is now a dialog that pops up that gives you the option to relocate a window by either centering it, or moving it into a respective corner on your desktop. There is also a grid below the five location options that will allow you to draw the desired location and size of the app window.

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When viewing the settings screen, under the General tab, you can control the basic settings of the app. here you can set Moom to run at log-in, decide where the app icon is displayed (menu bar or dock) when the app is running, or you can have no icon present and leave Moom always running in the background.

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The grid below the five icons shown above is turned off by default, you will need to turn it on under the Mouse tab; check the Enable Move & Zoom grid option you will then see the grid displayed beneath the five icons.

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Using your mouse, you drag out the size and location of the current window. You will see a blue overlay on your screen that shows you were the window will be placed. Once you let go of your mouse, the window will then be placed in the area you specified.

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You can also set keyboard shortcuts under they Keyboard tab in Moom. to use keyboard shortcuts, you will need to set the keyboard trigger; we found Control-Delete to be one shortcut that Moom didn’t alert us as having been used by another application. Your experience may vary.

After you have set the trigger keyboard shortcut, you can set the actions for key combinations. Experiment with your preference for actions and figure out what is going to work best for you.

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Once you invoke the keyboard trigger for Moom, you will see the Moom icon, as well as a cheat sheet, revealing your keyboard actions. by pressing the key combination, that designated action will be carried out.

You can set custom actions under the Custom tab; again, experiment with actions to find a good combination that works best for you.

Bonus tip: by creating an Arrange Windows custom setting, you can take a snapshot of your current window placement of open apps, then quickly access the same layout in the future.

We have offered just a small glimpse into what Moom is fully capable of. There is so much more that can be done through the customization of settings and actions. the value of Moom can be seen to those who are obsessive when it comes to keeping a clean desktop. There is even an option in Moom to send windows to a secondary monitor with a click or keyboard shortcut–the possibilities and options are endless.

Download the free trial, which is good for 100 actions; that’s more than enough to get the hang of the app and decide if it’s worth paying for.

The Dell 1U KVM / KMM Console enables you to mount a method administrator’s management station immediately into a Dell rack with out sacrificing rack room essential for servers and other peripherals. Combining a peak-adjustable 17-inch LCD Screen with a specially created Touchpad Keyboard, this unit can be attached to Dell console switches to manage the setup, administration, and servicing of rack-mount servers. As it is entirely compatible with the 1U rack-mounting kit, it can be installed swiftly.

This is for a Genuine Dell 1U KMM Rack Mount Kit. this incorporates 1U KMM Console with Touchpad Keyboard, 17″ LCD Flat Panel Monitor with Quick Rails. 1U Rack Mount Kit Component Number: PDJCN. Keep track of Model Number: 17FP. Keyboard Component Quantity: 33M77. Installation Hardware and Documentation Aspect Quantity: RFFP2. Power Cord Component amount: 5120P. Speedy Rail Kit Portion Number: NM220. Rail Assembly part Numbers: HT929, GY570, 2Y203, PT169, Electrical power Cord, Keyboard/Touchpad Cable, VGA Cable, Set up Manual, Flat-Panel Keep track of User’s Guidebook, Satety and Regulatory Data Booklet and making use of Your Dell PowerEdge Rack Console Guide. this does not come with software program, or drivers.

• Common: Display Type: KVM Console / TFT Lively Matrix / Height (Rack Models): 1U
• Exhibit: Diagonal Dimensions: 17″ / Attributes: Quick Rails
• Input Unit: Type: Keyboard, Touchpad
• Enlargement / Connectivity: Interfaces: 1x Keyboard / Mouse / Video clip
• Cables Consists of: Electrical power Cord (5120P), 1x PS/two Extender Cable (Keyboard/Touchpad Cable), 1x VGA Cable (Female to Male)