Many times I’m showing someone how to do something and there like, “how do you do that so fast? what are you doing?”
I’m being 50% more efficient than you, that’s what I’m doing. Not 48, not 51, but exactly 50% more. Here’s how.
Mouse – automatically move pointer to default button option
This is a kind of obscure and not often used function in windows. It’s in the Control Panel Mouse settings. Set it and forget it. Just this one alone will make you much quicker. If it feels weird at first, don’t worry, you get use to it.
Keyboard – use quick keys
This almost goes without saying. These are also called keyboard shortcuts. Things like Ctrl-C for copy and Ctrl-Tab for switching screens. Learn to use them…with one hand if possible, cause you just waste more time when you pause for 10 seconds while you get a finger from each hand to the keyboard and then end up falling out of your chair.
Quick launch
On your windows toolbar, set up shortcuts to your commonly used programs. This way your not always going searching through your programs or going to your desktop where half the internet is stored.
Organize your programs
I keep things in one of six folders Application, Accessories, Media, Internet, Utilities and Games. That simplifies things if I do need to find something in there.
Keep your desktop clean
This is more of an annoyance for me. I can’t stand getting on a desktop and trying to find something. Keep it clean so everyone can see that neat background you have.
These are just some typical way that you can increase efficiency in windows to be more productive. Got any others?
