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Clipboard Managers for Linux and Windows

October 3, 2016Written by Gwen

Are you familiar with clipboards?

Before you raise you hand in confirmation (or not), allow me to clarify: I’m not talking about the old-school paper-holding kind of clipboards. I’m talking about the PC kind of clipboard.

When you Ctrl + C, Ctrl + X, or Ctrl + V (because, please tell me you don’t still Edit > Copy,Edit > Cut and Edit > Paste!) you are temporarily storing your data in what is called a clipboard.

PC clipboards allow for data to be moved across applications; you can cut/copy from one application or window, and paste in another. They’re an essential tool to handle data efficiently.

Clipboard managers allow a history of clipboard data to be saved, re-selected, and sometimes even edited.

Software clipboard, shortcuts

Linux Command Line Shortcuts & Keyboard Shortcuts

October 5, 2015Written by Gwen

The downside to using the command line is all the typing that it involves. Even if you enjoy typing, it can get tedious after awhile.

That is why I have so much fun learning about all of the shortcuts that can be used in the command line, to cut down on the amount of time spent typing.

Not only are there tricks available that can do half of the work for you, but there are also keyboard shortcuts that can help you to navigate the command line in half the time.

Linux command line, keyboard shortcuts, linux, shortcuts, tricks

Master the Linux Command Line With These 6 Tricks

September 28, 2015Written by Gwen

One of the best ways that I know to truly embrace the command line is to have some fun with it. And what is more fun than learning about the available tricks and shortcuts that can be used?

Did you know that you don’t have to type in a complete file name, but that a single key-stroke could fill out the name for you?

Did you know that a single keyboard shortcut can clear your terminal screen of previous commands/results and other command-line clutter?

Linux command line, linux, shortcuts, tricks

Konsole Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (Free Download)

September 21, 2015Written by Gwen

You might not think about using keyboard shortcuts in the command line, but why not?

There are several keyboard shortcuts that can perform functions much faster than if you had to type in the equivalent commands.

There are others that do not do what you might think they should do, based on how they are normally used.

Linux cheat sheet, freebie, linux, shortcuts

File Management Principles & Shortcuts Part 3 of 3

August 31, 2015Written by Gwen

Welcome back to the third and final (for now) part of our series on file management.

If you missed the first part, we covered file properties, moving, deleting/restoring, and ordering, so go back and check that out.

If you missed the second part, we covered renaming, bulk renaming, and shortcuts, so go back and check that out.

In this part we will cover showing file extensions, changing file extensions, and how to change file associations, so let’s get to it!

Various Topics file systems, how to, shortcuts

File Management Principles & Shortcuts Part 2 of 3

August 24, 2015Written by Gwen

Welcome back to the second part of our series on file management.

If you missed the first part, we covered file properties, moving, deleting/restoring, and ordering, so go back and check that out.

In this part we will cover renaming, bulk renaming, and shortcuts, so let’s get to it!

Various Topics file systems, how to, shortcuts

File Management Principles & Shortcuts Part 1 of 3

August 17, 2015Written by Gwen

Some methods of file manipulation are universal, and differ little — if any — from one file manager (or operating system) to the next.

You can move, edit, rename, view, order, copy, sort, group and otherwise change how files and folders act.

And there are usually multiple methods of accomplishing each action, allowing you to choose which ones work best for you.

In this three-part series we’ll cover some of the most basic aspects of file management.

Various Topics file systems, how to, shortcuts

25 Time-Saving Ways to Use a Computer Mouse

March 9, 2015Written by Gwen

Your mouse has a lot of potential.

It can run through tubes, climb ladders, gobble food…

Oops. Wait. Wrong kind of mouse.

Seriously, though, your computer mouse can be used for much more than a pointing device that sometimes clicks on things.

Various Topics input device, mouse, shortcuts

Firefox Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheet

February 16, 2015Written by Gwen

Firefox provides a set of keyboard shortcuts that allow you to perform common tasks quickly.

You can open and close windows and tabs, navigate through pages and open tabs, create bookmarks, open history, zoom in and out, and much more, with just a few keystrokes.

For those of you unfamiliar with how keyboard shortcuts work, I would recommend reading my introduction to the subject really quick.

Software browsers, cheat sheet, firefox, freebie, shortcuts

How to Use the Function Keys

January 12, 2015Written by Gwen

Do you know what your F2 key does? Do you know where your F6 key is? Did you know that they are called “function keys”?

Today’s lesson is all about function keys; where they are, what they are, and how to use them. Maybe I’ll even add a thought or two about how not to use them.

Various Topics cheat sheet, freebie, how to, keyboards, shortcuts, typing

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