shortcuts

A desktop computer with a large external pushbutton connected labelled "RESTART". A Corgi sits next to the button with his paw over it as if ready to push it.

How Can I Pin “Restart” to My Taskbar?

I’ll show you how to put a one-click restart button right on your taskbar. The skills you’ll pick up along the way are useful far beyond restarting.

Tip of the Day: Understanding Shortcuts

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Multiple Directory Listings Pointing to the Same File

Why Is the Same File in Two or More Places on My Machine?

What appears to be multiple copies of the same file may be something else: one file simply appearing in more than one place.

A friendly robot clearly labelled "AutoHotkey" sitting at a desk typing furiously on a keyboard while a Corgi leans back sipping coffee. The Corgi has a thought bubble that says "BTW" and the robot has a thought bubble that says "by the way"

AutoHotkey: Mouse and Keyboard Remapping, Macros, and Hotkeys

Typing the same email address dozens of times a day gets old fast. AutoHotkey is a free program that lets short key combos do your typing for you. I’ll show you how I use it every day to make a few keystrokes replace long blocks of text.