Guidelines & Tips from IT: Interesting Computer Tricks

1. Shake and Minimize Window:
 
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If you have stacks and stacks of windows open, and you want to minimize them and move down, then simply do this.
  • Click on the top bar of your desired window, 
  • Hold it down, and shake with the mouse to instantly minimize all other open windows 
  • Do it again to restore those windows
 
2. Create a Shortcut Key for Specific Software:

You can create your own shortcut key for any computer Application.

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  • Just Do Right-Click on the application & open Properties.
  • Click and move to the Shortcut Tab as shown in the image.
  • Click on the shortcut key row and press your favorite shortcut key.
  • And the Last click Ok.
  • “CTRL + ALT” will by default you can not change it, just click on apply and that’s it now you can use that shortcut key to open that software.
  • Now try to open that application with your desired specific shortcut key.
3. Create Password Protected Files and Folder Archives:
 
This is the best way to protect your files and folder without having any additional application, also you can use this method in any version of Windows, MAC & Linux. This can be worked in the 7-Zip, WinRAR, or The Unarchiver (Mac) or some equivalent.
  • Right-click on the files or the folder.
  • Click on Add To Archives.
  • Now set your password, confirm the password and click ok.

 
Now your files and folder will be moved to password-protected archives. You can access it anytime by putting your secure password. No one can open your files without the correct password.