You may not know this if you haven't used Windows XP (or earlier) in a while, but all Windows versions have a killer feature that lets you launch applications quickly without having to install memory-eating launcher apps.

In Firefox you've always been able to assign a keyword to any bookmark, which would take you to that particular site if you type the keyword in the address bar and press Enter. That's nice and all, but once you get a large number of shortcuts it can be tough to remember them all.

When you're working around your computer sometimes it can be useful to pin a window to the top. Basically that will ensure that it will stay on top no matter what other window you currently have focused.

When it comes to computers I'd say that keyboard shortcuts (a.k.a. hotkeys) are something I couldn't imagine not having at my beckon call.

For me using a computer without keyboard shortcuts would be like trying to cut the grass with a pair of scissors. Sure it could be done, but it would take a lot longer to accomplish a task that should take no time at all.

Being able to use Alt-Tab (or Command-Tab on Mac) to switch between running applications is something that I don't think can ever be replaced. It's just so simple and fast that it's pretty hard to beat... unless you're the type of person who keeps one hand on the keyboard and one hand on the mouse.

At last, Optimus Maximus keyboards are finally shipping after receiving a Vaporware Award two years in a row now (2006, 2007). It's been quite the adventure for the team creating the highly anticipated and over-priced keyboard, filled with many ups and downs.

Have you ever wanted to change the resolution of your computer in a single click? There are various reasons that you may want to do that, such as playing a game that requires a certain resolution or developing a program that needs to be tested in various conditions. Today we're going to show you how to create a simple shortcut that can be used to switch between multiple resolutions.

When using your web browser there are a lot of things that you can do to speed up your efficiency and productivity, particularly when it comes to keyboard shortcuts.

Most keyboards these days have 100+ keys, and there are so many keys that it can be difficult to get them to work exactly the way you want them to. As with most other things on a computer, if there is something that you don't like about the keyboard you should just change it!