WINDOWS TIPS & TRICKS

WINDOWS XP Add a picture to a folder Make browsing your folders more fun, and make it easier for children to open files. Replace the default folder icons in Windows XP with custom pictures. Change the picture on the Welcome screen In Windows XP, each user account has a standard picture associated with it (such as a chess set, a dog, or an astronaut). Make your user account more personal. Turn on the StickyKeys feature Want to use keyboard shortcuts, but find it hard to hold down two or three keys at a time? StickyKeys can help. Add new programs to your All Programs menu alphabetically If you're overwhelmed by the number of items listed on your All Programs menu, make it easier to find what you want by sorting them alphabetically. Install Windows XP Home Edition backup software If you're using Windows XP Home Edition, this utility makes it easy to create backup copies of your files. Adjust the vertical space between icons Is your desktop filling up with shortcut icons? You may still have room for more. Adjust the space between icons so more can fit on your desktop. Help save energy and the environment: put your monitor to sleep When you're away from your desk, put your monitor in low-power mode to save electricity and reduce the impact on the environment. Open the ClipBook (Clipboard) Viewer Want to quickly see what files you've cut or copied? Create a shortcut to the ClipBook Viewer, which shows the items you copied to the Clipboard. Organize your notification area If the area near your system clock (at the lower right of your screen) is getting cluttered with icons, use these tips to organize it. Tips for advanced users Already know the basics? Use these advanced tips to get more done and help to protect your computer and data.
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