Tutorial Thursday

Windows only
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. Certain applications take advantage of keyboard shortcuts more than others, but what we're looking to do today is show you how to assign hotkeys to any folder, program, or URL

Tutorial Thursday

Mac only
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. One thing that I've come to notice is that

Windows only
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

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. Those who pre-ordered it last year should already have it in their hands, or will have it shortly.  Engadget managed to get one to test and their initial review has

Tutorial Thursday

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

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. Thanks to a comment by Inferno_str1ke it struck me that some people may not realize the different ways you can make their browser open websites in a new tab. His comment sparked some "thank you's" from other

Tutorial Thursday

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!

To manipulate the keys on the keyboard we're going to resurrect an application that