* You can double-click a word to highlight it in any document, e-mail or Web page.
* You can hide all windows, revealing only what’s on the computer desktop, with one keystroke: hit the Windows key and “D” simultaneously in Windows, or press F11 on Macs (on recent Mac laptops, Command+F3; Command is the key with the cloverleaf logo). That’s great when you want examine or delete something you’ve just downloaded to the desktop, for example. Press the keystroke again to return to what you were doing.
* You can enlarge the text on any Web page. In Windows, press Ctrl and the plus or minus keys (for bigger or smaller fonts); on the Mac, it’s the Command key and plus or minus.
* You can also enlarge the entire Web page or document by pressing the Control key as you turn the wheel on top of your mouse. On the Mac, this enlarges the entire screen image.
* You can tap the Space bar to scroll down on a Web page one screenful. Add the Shift key to scroll back up.
* You can use Google to do math for you. Just type the equation, like 23*7+15/3=, and hit Enter.
* Google is also a units-of-measurement and currency converter. Type “teaspoons in 1.3 gallons,” for example, or “euros in 17 dollars.” Click Search to see the answer.
Thanks to Pogue's Posts at the New York Times Technology page
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Tech Tips that I was amazed to learn!
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2 comments:
Thanks Kathy for all this great input! I have been layed off and have extensive admin experience. I have been considering doing VA work as a means be at home with my son and generate an income. I am a bit frightful due to the economy. What has been your experience since this economic disaster?
Sincerely,
Jenina
Jenina: I love being a VA! I started in 1999, just when the industry was getting started. I've had some of my clients for over 5 years! Clients also go into and out of down times and that is reflected in the hours they want you to work, however, always having a few extra people to contact to do work for helps to smooth over the bad times. Frankly, I've always had as much work as I wanted. I recommend highly that you consider going through the AssistU.com program - it includes client references and is a great way to get those first clients. Good luck!
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