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8 Better Alternatives To Common Windows Apps

Posted on 12. Dec, 2008 by Nikhil Sheth.

Here is the list of some of the best Windows apps and feature replacements.
1. Vista Start Menu (Start Menu Alternative)
As confusing as the name is, Vista Start Menu not only gets you a Vista-like Start Menu in Windows XP, but also enhances and improves the Start Menu Interface in Windows Vista.
It adds the ability to [...]

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Ten must-use Windows Shortcuts

Posted on 15. Nov, 2008 by Nikhil Sheth.

If you are using Windows, the number of shortcuts that Windows presents you is phenomenal. You even have the option to create your own shortcuts to launch applications.
Here are ten shortcuts that can improve productivity:
Windows Key + R
Open the Run window
Windows Key + F
Open the search window
Windows Key + E
Open Windows Explorer
Windows Key + 1, [...]

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