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Sunday, June 11, 2006

Alphabetize those programs

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Alphabetize those programs
Stop hunting for things

When you click the Start button, and then All Programs, do you see a mish-mash of programs? When you install a new program it goes to the end of the program list and is sometimes difficult to find. I stumbled across a quick way to remedy this.

Begin by LEFT clicking the Start button in the lower left corner of your screen. Then LEFT click All Programs. You will see a list of the programs on your computer. Now RIGHT click on a blank area of your program list and you will see a shortcut menu. (Remember, that's what happens when you RIGHT click something.) LEFT click Sort by Name and your programs will be listed alphabetically.

I've noticed that some of the programs at the end of the list are in a separate alphabetical list. I haven't figured that one out yet, but when I do, you'll be the first to know. See, we're always learning!

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Barb Walker
Taming Your Computer Inc.

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I love teaching senior citizens to use computers. I'm a senior myself, so I'm working with my peers. When I work with you in your home on your computer, I don't sit in front of your computer and TELL you want to do. You sit in front of your computer while I TEACH you what to do. I also write step-by-step instructions for you to follow when I'm not there.