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15 Keyboard Shortcuts To Enhance Your PC Power User
15 Keyboard Shortcuts To Enhance Your PC Power User
If you fancy yourself a PC power user, you know how valuable it is to keep your hands on the keyboard. Constantly switching between typing and mousing can really slow you down when you're powering through that TPS report.
Lucky for you, the wizards at Microsoft have built some time-saving (if little-known) keyboard shortcuts into their operating systems over the years, with some really handy ones gracing Windows 7 and most modern Web browsers.
If you're aiming to speed up your workflow and impress your colleagues at the same time, check out these little gems.
1. Move the cursor one word at a time
Cut through large swaths of text with this handy trick.
2. Select one word at a time
Similarly, you can highlight entire words in your text without pecking at those arrow keys.
3. Delete entire words
Bulldoze those terrible sentences more efficiently with this shortcut.
4. Select all text on the current line, relative to the cursor
Don't reach for that mouse. Instead of click-dragging the cursor, snap right or left with this fancy method.
5. Minimize all windows
Keep this macro in mind if you tend to browse Facebook at the office.
6. Cycle between windows
If you really want to show off the glitz of Windows 7, give this combo a try.
7. Lock the computer
Stepping away from the screen for a light lunch? Lock that puppy down with one swift stroke, especially if it's April Fool's Day.
8. Launch the Task Manager
Applications acting up on you? Need to check your system's resources? Skip the clicking and get into the Task Manager with this shortcut.
9. Take a screenshot of the active window only
Trimming down screengrabs can be a pain, especially if you have a lot of desktop real estate. This shortcut lets you capture only the window you're working in.
10. Rename a file
Forgo that right-clicking nonsense and give this file renaming trick a shot. It also works great if you've selected multiple files or folders.
11. Zoom in and out
This one works in a variety of applications, including browsers, word processors, and Photoshop, among others.
12. Return to default zoom
When you're ready to return to the normal view, strike this keyboard combo.
13. In browser: open a new tab
This one may be common, but it's worth mentioning if it will save users the effort of clicking up there in a mess of browser tabs.
14. In browser: reopen closed tab
This one can be a life-saver, especially if you've accidentally closed a webpage you've been searching diligently for.
15. In browser: focus cursor on URL/search field
If you need to navigate the Web quickly, this combo will get you moving in two keystrokes.
Which time-saving macros do you use at your desk? Share them with the class in the comments below.
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Glass Vocabulary: glassmaking techniques and other vocabulary A to Z – Part 1
Air bubbles: these appear particularly on early soda glass vessels and stained glass windows. But today they are sometimes used for decorative purposes.
Abrasion: using wheels to cut shallow decorative areas in glass. Process of using hard particles and stones to cut or mat the surface of glass, or to shape glass objects.
Annealing: process of slowly cooling a completed object in a separate part of the glass furnace or in a separate furnace.
Applied decoration: A form of relief ornamentation, by adding to the vessel's surface glass threads, trails, blobs, prunts, and other motifs.
Art glass: a term used very loosely to describe much of the ornamental glass produced in the latter part of the 19th century.
Baluster: Early English drinking glass, which rests on a stem of baluster (slender above, swelling below) or inverted baluster form, often with knops. Balustroids are lighter and taller.
Batch: Mixture of prepared and measured glassmaking ingredients, used for melting.
Battuto: (Italian: beating) A style of wheel-cutting, in which the surface is cut to produce innumerable small irregular markings running in the same direction.
Blank: A plain-surfeced object, before subsequent adornment.
Bloom: The dulling of the glass surface when it is affected by smoke or fume.
Blowing: The process of introducing air into glass to form hollow ware.
Blowpipe (or blow iron): The length of thin tubing made of hollow iron used by a lampworker for working glass. The thick end is used to gather a blob of molten glass. The other end is used for blowing.
Borosilicate: This type of glass has heat- and shock-resistant properties. It was developed by Schott in Germany and Corning in the USA in the 20th century.
Bottle glass: unrefined glass, naturally dark green or brown, used for 17th century English bottles and early Nailsea domestic wares.
Cameo glass: Glass layered or cased, and the outer layer then removed in part, for designs in relief against a background of contrasting color.
Carrot: Rods of glass, mostly containing twists of various kinds, for forming the stems of goblets.
Casing/cased: Glass made up of different colored layers. These are used for cameo decoration.
Cast: Work which has been produced by forming the glass in a mold.
Cold painting: painting on glass with lacquer or oil based pigments, with no subsequent firing.
Combed decoration: glass threads applied to an object's surface, pulled with a pointed tool to form wavy, zig-zag and other patterns, and marvered flat. This method was used in ancient Egyptian glass.
Cristallo: Venetian soda glass, colorless.
Crizzling: Degeneration of glass, usually due to inaccurate mixing of ingredients. Also called ‘diseased' glass.
Crystal: general term for high quality clear glass. They contain a minimum amount of lead oxide.
Cullet: Broken pieces of glass added to the batch; they melt readily, saving fuel and material costs.
(To see the entire list of glass vocabulary, visit the Glass Art Encyclopedia.)
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A Comprehensive Look At Deciding On A New Texas Electricity Provider
Since we moved into our house a few years ago, we know that each May our contract with our current electricity provider will be up. We have the option of either staying with our current provider or switching. In looking for a new Texas electricity provider and/or plan we not only want a good rate, but we first have to decide if we want a contract and what kind, and if we want to use renewable energy, all the while paying close attention to possible promotions and rewards programs. Here is the process we usually go through.
You must first decide if you want a variable or fixed rate plan. With a fixed rate plan, the rate you pay for electricity will remain the same throughout the term of your contract. The price can change only to reflect actual price changes that are allowed by Public Utility Commission rules due to changes in law or regulatory charges. A fixed rate plan allows you to be certain of your price during your contract period and protects you for the duration of your contract against the possibility of rising energy prices, but if market prices fall you have to wait until your contract is over to switch to a lower rate. If you think you might want to discontinue service after a short period of time, look for a company that does not have contracts or offers short term contracts. Companies that have contract periods often have a minimum term and if you cancel your service before the contract period ends, you might have to pay a penalty. It's also a good idea to find out what happens to your rate at the end of your contract period.
Variable rate, or "month-to-month", plans have no minimum contract period and are based on current energy market conditions. With this kind of plan, the rate you pay can go up or down depending on the changes in the electricity market. This allows you to benefit from lowering energy rates and by switching at the right times, a "month-to-month" plan could really help you to save on your energy bill. However, just as this type of plan would allow you to take advantage of market prices falling, your rate will also increase if market prices rise. For some people, dealing with constant changing electricity rates can be stressful so a fixed rate works best for them. On the other hand, there are others who like being able to always get the best rate and don't mind searching for it, making a variable rate plan their best option.
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- Electricity Price: This is made up of the electric company's average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for 500 kWh, 1000 kWh and 1500 kWh, as well as a possible monthly customer service charge and seasonal pricing. Pricing can differ depending on the number of kilowatt-hours so it's important to look at your past usage. With some companies the more kilowatt-hours you use, the lower the rate will be.
- Contract Terms: Some companies have minimum terms and will charge you an early cancellation fee.
- Power Generation Sources: The provider tells from what resources the electricity is produced (coal, natural gas, renewable energy, etc.) The provider's percentages will be graphed to compare them to the average usage for electricity generation statewide.
- Emissions: In this section companies provide details on the types and percentage of emissions they create per kWh of electricity generated. The provider's percentages will be graphed to show if the emissions are better or worse than the Texas average. This might be an important section for you if you're interested in decreasing your carbon footprint.
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Take a look at the possible incentives and rewards programs offered when selecting an energy provider. Some companies offer rewards programs to their customers such as cash back and gifts. For example, Bounce Energy is currently rewarding its customers for paying their bills on-time. Customers who pay their bill on-time for 6 consecutive months receive their choice of 2 movie tickets or a free companion airfare ticket and also gain access to Bounce Energy's VIP Customer Service line. By paying on-time for 12 consecutive months they receive a $75 bill credit and for 24 consecutive months they get a free month of electricity.
Providers might also offer incentives or promotions for signing up with a new plan such as gift cards, airline miles, charitable donations, or better rates if you sign up online. For example, for signing up for one of their fixed rate plans Bounce Energy has donated $5 to the Red Cross to help Haiti earthquake victims. Another example of an incentive is Bounce Energy's Express Move plan. This short term fixed rate plan makes moving much easier by not only turning on your electricity, but Bounce Energy will also submit your USPS Change of Address form, add your name to the Do Not Mail and Do Not Call lists, give you free identity protection service and give you either a $25 Walmart or Home Depot gift card. Bounce Energy's Terrific 12 plan gives the customer their choice of $25 gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, GAP Inc., Shell, or a $25 bill credit. They will help you make your home more energy efficient with a performance inspection that will show you how to save energy and save on your utility bills, allow you to make your home's temperature more comfortable, and identify the specific issues affecting your home's energy use and provide solutions.
Another important thing to look at is the forms of payment the provider will accept. Some will only send you electronic bills and auto-draft your account. Others offer free online bill pay, let you pay by mail, in person or over the phone and allow you to use your bank account or credit card. Keep this in mind when you sign up with a provider to make sure the billing and payment options are convenient for you.
There are many electricity providers and plans out there and by doing some research you will be able to find one that is right for your electricity needs and your budget.
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Bounce Energy is a Texas Electric Company based in Houston. Bounce Energy's goal is provide more than low Texas Electric Rates to our customers. With innovative and flexible plans, excellent customer service, and superior customer rewards, Bounce Energy offers a unique approach to Texas electricity.
How do you relate cost-per-watt to cost-per-kilowatt hour?
I need information on the cost of solar energy over the past couple decades. Most sources give solar energy production in units of dollar per watt ($/W), whereas units of traditional energy cost is usually cents per kilowatt hour (c/kWh). I would like to convert solar energy costs to same units as traditional energy costs for comparison.
dollars per watt is not meaningful as a cost of energy, as watts are a unit of power. (watt-hoiur or kW-hour or joiules are units of energy).
The only way dollars per watt make sense as the cost of building a power plant, such as "Cost of a 5 MW power plane is US$1M, so the cost per watt is $0.2".
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