Sponsor |  c3 | Aug 14, 2006 12:29pm | USefull keybOard shOrtcuts:
Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows system. I use the following keyboard shortcuts every day:
Windows key + R = Run menu
This is usually followed by:
cmd = Command Prompt
iexplore + "web address" = Internet Explorer
compmgmt.msc = Computer Management
dhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Management
dnsmgmt.msc = DNS Management
services.msc = Services
eventvwr = Event Viewer
dsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computers
dssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and Services
Windows key + E = Explorer
ALT + Tab = Switch between windows
ALT, Space, X = Maximize window
CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager
Windows key + Break = System properties
Windows key + F = Search
Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows
CTRL + C = copy
CTRL + X = cut
CTRL + V = paste
Also don't forget about the "Right-click" key next to the right Windows key on your keyboard. Using the arrows and that key can get just about anything done once you've opened up any program. Keyboard Shortcuts
[Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications
[Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter
[Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu
[Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)
[Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window
[Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document
Ctrl] Lft., Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word
Ctrl] Up, Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph
[F1] Open Help for active application
Windows+M Minimize all open windows
Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows
Windows+F1 Open Windows Help
Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons
Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box
Acessability shortcuts
Right SHIFT for eight seconds........ Switch FilterKeys on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN....... Switch High Contrast on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK....... Switch MouseKeys on and off.
SHIFT....... five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.
NUM LOCK...... for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.
Explorer shortcuts
END....... Display the bottom of the active window.
HOME....... Display the top of the active window.
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK....... on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.
LEFT ARROW...... Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder.
RIGHT ARROW....... Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder.
Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run
devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
msinfo32 = System Information
cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
mmc = Microsoft Management Console
excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
notepad = Notepad
wordpad = WordPad
calc = Calculator
msmsgs = Windows Messenger
mspaint = Microsoft Paint
wmplayer = Windows Media Player
rstrui = System Restore
netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
netscp = Netscape 7.x
netscape = Netscape 4.x
waol = America Online
control = Opens the Control Panel
confiltered= Opens the Printers Dialog
Internetbrowser
type in u're adress "google", then press [Right CTRL] and [Enter]
add www. and .com to word and go to it
For Windows XP:
Copy. CTRL+C
Cut. CTRL+X
Paste. CTRL+V
Undo. CTRL+Z
Delete. DELETE
Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin. SHIFT+DELETE
Copy selected item. CTRL while dragging an item
Create shortcut to selected item. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
Rename selected item. F2
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word. CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph. CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph. CTRL+UP ARROW
Highlight a block of text. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select all. CTRL+A
Search for a file or folder. F3
View properties for the selected item. ALT+ENTER
Close the active item, or quit the active program. ALT+F4
Opens the shortcut menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously. CTRL+F4
Switch between open items. ALT+TAB
Cycle through items in the order they were opened. ALT+ESC
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. F6
Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer. F4
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. SHIFT+F10
Display the System menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Display the Start menu. CTRL+ESC
Display the corresponding menu. ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name
Carry out the corresponding command. Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu
Activate the menu bar in the active program. F10
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu. RIGHT ARROW
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu. LEFT ARROW
Refresh the active window. F5
View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer. BACKSPACE
Cancel the current task. ESC
SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD from automatically playing.
Use these keyboard shortcuts for dialog boxes:
To Press
Move forward through tabs. CTRL+TAB
Move backward through tabs. CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Move forward through options. TAB
Move backward through options. SHIFT+TAB
Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option. ALT+Underlined letter
Carry out the command for the active option or button. ENTER
Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box. SPACEBAR
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons. Arrow keys
Display Help. F1
Display the items in the active list. F4
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box. BACKSPACE
If you have a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key and the Application key , you can use these keyboard shortcuts:
Display or hide the Start menu. WIN Key
Display the System Properties dialog box. WIN Key+BREAK
Show the desktop. WIN Key+D
Minimize all windows. WIN Key+M
Restores minimized windows. WIN Key+Shift+M
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Sponsor | | fgviva | Aug 14, 2006 12:30pm | 
So an EAZY WAY TO INCREASE FONT SIZE.
This is for everyone whose eyesight isn't what it used to be. I just found out about this, and thought I would pass the information on.[my sight is getting bad] It's very useful when trying to read small web page print .
If you hold down the Ctrl key and turn the small wheel in the middle of your mouse, the print size will change - it will either get larger or smaller - depending on which way you turn the wheel. TRY IT RIGHT NOW
or Ctrl + + (plus sign) = bigger fonts
Ctrl + - (minus sign) = smaller fonts
Ctrl+0 (zero) to get back to normal
is it lack of sex or to many beers
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Sponsor | | Thlayli | Aug 14, 2006 12:56pm | Tip: Don't pour orange juice in your keyboard.
Sorry. Seriously, one that I think was left off the list above and is very useful is when you are presented with a dialog saying "Yes, No or Yes to All" you can Shift-click No and it will be as if you clicked a "No to All" button. This is especially useful when copying files.
"Display the System Properties dialog box. WIN Key+BREAK"
I never knew that. Hmm. |
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|  yagood | Aug 14, 2006 1:07pm | | One more with SHIFT - in "Shutdown" dialog select "Restart" and click OK while holding SHIFT - it'll only restart Windows, not entire PC. I remember that it worked in Windows 95/98, probably doesn't work in XP/2000/2003/other newer. |
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| | | baesparza | Aug 14, 2006 1:43pm | | 2 - Is there a touchpad equivalent of the font thingy. |
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Sponsor | | Thlayli | Aug 14, 2006 2:13pm | | 5: Only if your touchpad drivers support scrolling at the edges. |
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Sponsor | | induscrypt | Aug 14, 2006 3:26pm | | I've met a lot of people who do not know about using ctrl+Enter in the browsers (I learnt it pretty late too). Guess it should be something more intuitive like ctr+shift , and there should be a tooltip added to that address bar or the Go button. |
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| | | redhatman-joe | Aug 15, 2006 2:40pm | Always check to see if the power cord is unplugged before continuing troubleshooting grandma's PC over the phone... ok, now a couple of others that I actually use:
Shortcuts:
< Ctrl >+< Alt >+< F1 > = drop from X, down to prompt
< Ctrl >+< Alt >+< F6 > = from prompt (see above) return to X
< Ctrl >+< Alt >+< Backspace > = restart / re-spawn X
< Ctrl >+<+> or +<-> = increase / decrease font size in Firefox
< Ctrl >+< C > = break / kill current foreground process
< Ctrl >+< D > = disconnect from (try this one in ssh or telnet)
Commands:
lsmod = list loaded modules
rmmod = remove / unload module
insmod = insert / load module
modprobe = add / remove module
lspci = list pci controller and boards
ifconfig = interface config
netstat = network information...
uname = distro / kernel information
tail and / or head = look at the last / first n number of lines
ps = process list
cat = catalog / list content of
grep = pattern matching search
man = see RTFM
and my favorite (don't really use this or you're a dolt!):
rm -rf / = 'remind me' with the 'reverent function' switches moving forward. ;) |
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| | BlackHat | Aug 15, 2006 7:37pm | WINDOWS XP SERVICES* tweakhound.com/xp/xpservices.htm [tweakhound.com/xp/xpservices.htm]
Alerter
Notifies selected users and computers of administrative alerts. If the service is stopped, programs that use administrative alerts will not receive them. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Application Layer Gateway Service
Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing and the Internet Connection Firewall
Application Management
Provides software installation services such as Assign, Publish, and Remove.
Automatic Updates
Enables the download and installation of critical Windows updates. If the service is disabled, the operating system can be manually updated at the Windows Update Web site.
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Uses idle network bandwidth to transfer data.
ClipBook
Enables ClipBook Viewer to store information and share it with remote computers. If the service is stopped, ClipBook Viewer will not be able to share information with remote computers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
COM+ Event System
Supports System Event Notification Service (SENS), which provides automatic distribution of events to subscribing Component Object Model (COM) components. If the service is stopped, SENS will close and will not be able to provide logon and logoff notifications. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
COM+ System Application
Manages the configuration and tracking of Component Object Model (COM)+-based components. If the service is stopped, most COM+-based components will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Computer Browser
Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Cryptographic Services
Provides three management services: Catalog Database Service, which confirms the signatures of Windows files; Protected Root Service, which adds and removes Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates from this computer; and Key Service, which helps enroll this computer for certificates. If this service is stopped, these management services will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
DHCP Client
Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names.
Distributed Link Tracking Client
Maintains links between NTFS files within a computer or across computers in a network domain.
Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Coordinates transactions that span multiple resource managers, such as databases, message queues, and file systems. If this service is stopped, these transactions will not occur. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
DNS Client
Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to resolve DNS names and locate Active Directory domain controllers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Error Reporting Service
Allows error reporting for services and applictions running in non-standard environments.
Event Log
Enables event log messages issued by Windows-based programs and components to be viewed in Event Viewer. This service cannot be stopped.
Fast User Switching Compatibility
Provides management for applications that require assistance in a multiple user environment.
Help and Support
Enables Help and Support Center to run on this computer. If this service is stopped, Help and Support Center will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Human Interface Device Access
Enables generic input access to Human Interface Devices (HID), which activates and maintains the use of predefined hot buttons on keyboards, remote controls, and other multimedia devices. If this service is stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service
Manages CD recording using Image Mastering Applications Programming Interface (IMAPI). If this service is stopped, this computer will be unable to record CDs. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Indexing Service
Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language.
InteractiveLogon
Allows the Super-Fast User Switcher to log in a user
Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) / Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.
IPSEC Services
Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver.
Logical Disk Manager
Detects and monitors new hard disk drives and sends disk volume information to Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service for configuration. If this service is stopped, dynamic disk status and configuration information may become out of date. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service
Configures hard disk drives and volumes. The service only runs for configuration processes and then stops.
Messenger
Transmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients and servers. This service is not related to Windows Messenger. If this service is stopped, Alerter messages will not be transmitted. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
MS Software Shadow Copy Provider
Manages software-based volume shadow copies taken by the Volume Shadow Copy service. If this service is stopped, software-based volume shadow copies cannot be managed. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Net Logon
Supports pass-through authentication of account logon events for computers in a domain.
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing
Enables an authorized user to access this computer remotely by using NetMeeting over a corporate intranet. If this service is sto |
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|  |  480063 | Aug 16, 2006 3:00am | 
You wouldn't design a network with Internet access without a firewall, so why would you have an unencrypted wireless network? Understanding wireless encryption is essential to deploying a secure wireless network. The security of a wireless transmission is analogous to a written message. There are a variety of ways to send a written message and each provides an increased level of security and protects the integrity of the message. You could send a postcard, but the message is then open for all to see. You can enclose the message inside of an envelope and that will protect it from casual compromise. If you really want to ensure that only the intended recipient can view the message though, you would need to scramble or encode it somehow and make sure the recipient knew the method for decoding it. The same thing is true with wireless data transmission. Raw wireless data, with no encryption, is just flying through the air for any nearby wireless devices to potentially intercept. Encrypting your wireless network using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) affords minimal security because the encryption is easily cracked. If you really want your wireless data to be protected, you need to use more secure encryption schemes such as WPA. To help you understand the options, here is a brief outline of some of the wireless encryption and security technologies available: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): WEP was the encryption scheme hastily thrown together as a pseudo-standard by vendors who were in a hurry to start producing wireless equipment before the protocol standards were finalized. As a result, it was later found to have holes that are easily exploitable by even a novice attacker. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access): WPA was created to improve on or replace the flawed WEP encryption. WPA provides much stronger encryption than WEP and addresses a number of WEP weaknesses. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): TKIP is the underlying technology which allows WPA to be backwards compatible with WEP and existing wireless hardware. TKIP works in conjunction with WEP and institutes a longer key, 128-bits, as well as changing the key on a per-packet basis to make it exponentially more secure than WEP alone. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol): With EAP support, WPA encryption provides more functionality related to controlling access to the wireless network based on PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) keys rather than filtering only based on MAC addresses which can be captured and spoofed. While WPA, and the improvements it brings over WEP, is exponentially more secure than WEP, any encryption is better than no encryption at all. If WEP is the only protection you have available on your wireless equipment, it will still deter casual compromise of your wireless data and send most novice attackers searching for an unprotected wireless network to exploit. About the author:
Tony Bradley is a consultant and writer with a focus on network security, antivirus and incident response. He is the About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security, providing a broad range of information security tips, advice, reviews and information.
This tip originally appeared on SearchWindowsSecurity.com. |
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