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Try alternative browsers:

Most computer users use the default browser that comes included with the computer, with Microsoft Windows this is Internet Explorer. There are several great alternative browsers that are all free to download and use and may have features your current browser does not include. Below are a few of our favorites, try one or try them all.

-Google Chrome

-Mozilla Firefox

-Opera

 

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Go to next tab Ctrl+Tab ⇆
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When typing an Internet address you do not need to type http:// or even www. in the address. For example, if you wanted to visit Geeks inc. webpage, you could just type Geekinc.net and press enter. To make things even quicker, if you’re visiting a .com or a .net address you can type Geekinc and then press Ctrl + Enter to type out the full http://www.geekinc.net address.

]]> http://geekinc.net/blog/2012/04/23/tip-of-the-day-11/feed/ 0 Tip Of The Day http://geekinc.net/blog/2012/04/19/tip-of-the-day-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tip-of-the-day-10 http://geekinc.net/blog/2012/04/19/tip-of-the-day-10/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:05:24 +0000 Tom Jensen http://geekinc.net/blog/?p=258 Replacing your old mouse (one that uses a mouse ball) with an optical mouse will make it easier to control your computer!

 

Why Change?

  1. The traditional mouse ball is old fashion, outdated and simply worth changing
  2. Low maintenance
  3. Smoother to use
  4. You do not need a mouse pad
  5. Lightweight, affordable, and eye catching
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What does the Escape key do?

In Windows, the escape key is used as a shortcut in dialog boxes for No, Quit, Exit, Cancel, or Abort, as well as a common shortcut key for the Stop button in web browsers.

Uses

      • Full screen video
      •  ”Are you sure you want to leave this page” pop-up take over your screen?

Try using the Escape key!

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Click the left-hand mouse button at the start of the text to be selected. Move the “I-beam” to the end of the text to be selected hold down the Ctrl key and press the left-hand mouse button.

From here you can copy and paste the selected text.

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