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On March 01 2010 01:33 Wohmfg wrote:
Great guide!
Also, in Firefox, F6 highlights your address, and ctrl-e puts your cursor in the search bar at the top right.
I'm not comfortable using F keys so I prefer alt+d instead of F6. I mostly use the awesome bar for searching because alt+d is in my muscle memory. To me the search field(ctrl+e) is actually obsolete since with gleebox I can use :gim or :wp etc to search google images/wiki whatnot.
On March 01 2010 01:20 Aim Here wrote:Show nested quote +On March 01 2010 01:10 HazMat wrote:
Is there a way to click on a bookmark in firefox using the keyboard? Alt+B (notice that the B in Bookmarks is underlined which is a clue), then navigate up and down with the cursor keys, then hit enter when you're on the right bookmark.
Yeah alt focuses the menus and from there you either use letters (in this case B) or cursor key. I use letters all the way. For example if I want addons I press:
Alt+T release and then A. Bookmarks is something I don't use much due to the awesome bar.
On March 01 2010 01:59 MindCrusher wrote:I use Everything in combination with the launcher ( Launchy). Everything indexes your files very fast and I almost don't care where my files are stored on the HDD as they are just a search away( I use CTRL+ Space to launch Everything and ALT + Space for Launchy) .
Have not tried everything, will try
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I use Everything in combination with the launcher (Launchy). Everything indexes your files very fast and I almost don't care where my files are stored on the HDD as they are just a search away( I use CTRL+ Space to launch Everything and ALT + Space for Launchy) .
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On March 01 2010 00:18 flamez[666] wrote:
linux + shell = done
Yeah, this.
Whenever I go back to Windows I'm helpless. Yeah, I don't know the shortcuts... but I can't understand how Windows hasn't gotten around to implementing workspaces yet (they haven't right?). In Linux I have 9 workspaces, browser on 7, IM on 8 and e-mail on 9. Whenever I need something, I just Win+# my way over there. In Windows I'd have to Alt+Tab+Tab+Tab..., and every time I did this, the number of tabs would vary. Uuugh.
Oh and +1 for Vimperator. And Vim, for that matter.
Also, check out Gnome Do.
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Show nested quote +On March 01 2010 00:16 Chef wrote:
Oh, I thought this would be tips on how to use that stupid pad thing... I already use shortcuts since I don't like scanning thru folders. Every program I use has a shortcut in win32. For browsing files (and internet) I hold alt and use arrow keys. That's about all you need to know to make the mouse useless outside of games. I prefer slickrun to run/x32 since it's basically the same thing except alot of extra functionality. Backing up the hotkeys is one file, easier to add/change keywords, can choose to start minimized etc etc. You can tweak it so your current added shortcuts work with slickrun (forgot how though). Not sure how you use arrows in the browser? Please clarify this!
I like run because it comes with windows... I don't know what extra functionality you need lol. I don't really like to have unnecessary programs running in the background anyway, since my computer doesn't have much RAM and I use it to encode videos a lot so extra processes would make that take more time.
Hold alt. Press left arrow key, you go 'back' to where you were before. Press right arrow key, you go forward. Backspace is the same as 'up one level.' Enter obviously enters a folder or executes a file. Alphanumeric keys will move you files that start with that character (first in order of folders, then in order of files) and from there you can just use arrow keys to very quickly get to the file you want to open. Windowkey + E to start window browser... etc etc etc. F2 is very nice for renaming files. Apart from that I don't really use other shortcuts very often, except for ones I've created for Run
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In Windows you can use stuff like FreeCommander or TotalCommander to browse/manage your files easily without mouse. And the additional functionality they provide (ftp for example) is worth more than any number of "quicklaunchers".
Just to name a few:
Main features in FreeCommander:
* Dual-panel technology - horizontal and vertical
* Tabbed interface
* Optional tree view for each panel
* Built in file viewer to view files in hex, binary, text or image format
* File viewer inside archives too
* Built in archive handling: ZIP (read, write), CAB (read, write), RAR (read)
* Nested archive handling
* Built in FTP client
* Easy access to system folders, control panel, desktop and start menu
* Copy, move, delete, rename files and folders
* Multi rename tool
* Wipe files
* Create and verify MD5 checksums
* File splitting
* File properties and context menu
* Calculation of folder size
* Folder comparison / synchronization
* Modification of file date and attributes
* Folder / program favorites
* File searching (inside archive too)
* File filters for display
* User defined columns for detailed view
* DOS command line
* Multiple language support
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On March 01 2010 01:20 Aim Here wrote:Show nested quote +On March 01 2010 01:10 HazMat wrote:
Is there a way to click on a bookmark in firefox using the keyboard? Alt+B (notice that the B in Bookmarks is underlined which is a clue), then navigate up and down with the cursor keys, then hit enter when you're on the right bookmark.
Meant those bookmarks (That's what I call them)
The ones that say Facebook, teamliquid etc.. And you just click on them.
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On March 01 2010 03:33 Chef wrote:
I like run because it comes with windows... I don't know what extra functionality you need lol. I don't really like to have unnecessary programs running in the background anyway, since my computer doesn't have much RAM and I use it to encode videos a lot so extra processes would make that take more time.
Run is great indeed I've posted here numerous times telling people how good making custom shortcuts and using run is. I also wrote a program in java that added "add to run" as a choice when you right click. When you pressed that it automatically made a .url file(learning how to make .lnk files was to much work :p) inside %SystemRoot%system32 pointing towards that program and you got an inputfield asking for the shortcuts name.
But one day I wanted a better overview of all my shortcuts, easier remove/edit/backup/add (for example the command "Setup") Not saying it's a revolutionary change, goes quickly to put shortcuts into system32 but for me it's definitely easier now. With slickrun I got that and a few other things I really like.
Jot - opens a textarea. you can drag and drop any text or type anything here. The best "sticky note" kind of fuction I've ever encountered.
Multiwords - One word that executes many commands.
Browse magic words - You can right click and overview your magicwords and select one. Useful when I forget what to type lol.
Close a process - Theres a kill.exe plugin to slickrun that takes a process name as a parameter, basically I can type "kill utorrent" in slickrun and it shuts down utorrent.
Hold alt. Press left arrow key, you go 'back' to where you were before. Press right arrow key, you go forward. Backspace is the same as 'up one level.' Enter obviously enters a folder or executes a file. Alphanumeric keys will move you files that start with that character (first in order of folders, then in order of files) and from there you can just use arrow keys to very quickly get to the file you want to open. Windowkey + E to start window browser... etc etc etc. F2 is very nice for renaming files. Apart from that I don't really use other shortcuts very often, except for ones I've created for Run
Yeah those are all good things I use most of them. But it's not everything you need, it only helps you navigate to different website, but to, for example navigate into a specific topic and then the last page of that topic and then into the text area so you can post you need an addon like gleebox.
On March 01 2010 04:06 Manit0u wrote:In Windows you can use stuff like FreeCommander or TotalCommander to browse/manage your files easily without mouse. And the additional functionality they provide (ftp for example) is worth more than any number of "quicklaunchers". Just to name a few: Show nested quote +Main features in FreeCommander: * Dual-panel technology - horizontal and vertical
* Tabbed interface
* Optional tree view for each panel
* Built in file viewer to view files in hex, binary, text or image format
* File viewer inside archives too
* Built in archive handling: ZIP (read, write), CAB (read, write), RAR (read)
* Nested archive handling
* Built in FTP client
* Easy access to system folders, control panel, desktop and start menu
* Copy, move, delete, rename files and folders
* Multi rename tool
* Wipe files
* Create and verify MD5 checksums
* File splitting
* File properties and context menu
* Calculation of folder size
* Folder comparison / synchronization
* Modification of file date and attributes
* Folder / program favorites
* File searching (inside archive too)
* File filters for display
* User defined columns for detailed view
* DOS command line
* Multiple language support
I really like the windows GUI and I try to use it as much as possible since at work, at others computers etc I'm bound to it anyways. But I admit such programs definitely has their charm and I will definitely look into one of those because the file transfer protocol in windows is bad.
On March 01 2010 04:25 HazMat wrote:Meant those bookmarks (That's what I call them) The ones that say Facebook, teamliquid etc.. And you just click on them.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/10127
The closest inbuilt is adding keywords. If you ad keyword "fb" to your facebook bookmark and you typ fb into the awesome bar it will open fb.
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I run vista on my laptop, the thing I hate the most of it is that ctrl+alt+del does not bring up the task manager. I was using windows+r with taskmgr for quick access, but it didn't feel right. I recently discovered that ctrl+alt+esc ALSO brings the task manager, which makes me so happy :D
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I love you, i actually got frustrated that the computer isn't setup like SC XD Im gonna use this XD
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On February 28 2010 22:58 lavion wrote:
good skill toi have indeed
i laffed
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On February 28 2010 22:55 Patriot.dlk wrote:
Windows 7 shortcuts
These are just very sweet. Study them carefully.
Win+space (peaks at desktop), win+1 (launches a new instance of first taskbar shortcut. win+2 the next one to the right etc.
win+b focuses the system tray icons - one of the key features that makes my mouse collect dust. Basically - there is a ton of new stuff. Read up and learn!
Thanks for the OP! I am a big fan of not using the mouse. But what does Win-B do? I tried it a couple times and can't figure it out. I also tried googling it without any results.
On March 01 2010 06:37 gaizka wrote:
I run vista on my laptop, the thing I hate the most of it is that ctrl+alt+del does not bring up the task manager. I was using windows+r with taskmgr for quick access, but it didn't feel right. I recently discovered that ctrl+alt+esc ALSO brings the task manager, which makes me so happy :D
I am running Win 7, and I also had the same complaint. But on Win7, it's ctrl-shift-esc, not alt. Don't know if vista is different from 7 in this regard.
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great guide on firefox, thanks
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Wow.. Really good.. Usually i just remember Cntrl-L for keying into the address bar, since it applies to most browsers.. I think i need to practice on being mouseless, since i afraid that my mouse may die on me anytime soon (dropped it yesterday, and it's getting a little cranky.. Havent got the money for a good new mouse)
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Executor is basically an updated slickrun with more features and less crashing
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On March 01 2010 13:25 ynk wrote:
Thanks for the OP! I am a big fan of not using the mouse. But what does Win-B do? I tried it a couple times and can't figure it out. I also tried googling it without any results.
It focuses the system tray (you know down by the clock) so you can use the cursor keys down there.
On March 01 2010 13:48 StayFrosty wrote:
great guide on firefox, thanks
Actually I covered it very briefly but no problem =) And to all other appreciations and contributions thanks!!!
On March 02 2010 04:19 b0lt wrote:Executor is basically an updated slickrun with more features and less crashing
Never got around to checking it out back when I decided to find such an app all though I remember reading about it. It's actually listed as an alternative under "more" Gonna check it out for sure. One thing though, you grabbed "less crashing" out of your arse for all I know it never crashes.
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I'm more interested at the golden keyboard more than the guide itself.
WHERE CAN I GET ONE!?
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I use xmonad and vimperator with linux at work. I wouldn't trade them for the world.
I can browse really fast and manipulate my entire desktop and all windows without issue. The only thing that doesn't work well with this desktop is my windows virtualbox (required for outlook and office), which doesn't work well for obvious reasons.
I'm skeptical about how well windows can emulate this functionality, but I bet it can get pretty close.
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About 5 years ago I spent like 8 months using only the keyboard. I learned a lot of random things. There was a lot of pressing tab and space, haha
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