How Do I Create A Shortcut On My Desktop?

I get asked this question a lot. It is much easier to look for a shortcut on your desktop than to go searching through your files and try to remember where you put something. Or maybe you are looking for a web site that you frequent often and don't want to type in the URL every time.

I will start by explaining how to put a shortcut to My Documents on the desktop.

1. Begin by left clicking the Microsoft start button, the one you use to shut down the computer.
   This brings up a menu screen.
2. Windows 7 users you will see Documents show up on the right side of the menu.
3. Run your pointer up to it and right click on it.
4. When this menu pops up, run your pointer down to Send To.
5. Another menu pops up. This time choose Desktop (create shortcut)
6. When you go back to your desktop, there it is!
7. Use this method to create a shortcut for any file or folder in your documents

For Windows XP users, you already have a shortcut on your desktop for My Documents. Click on the shortcut to open it. Run your pointer to a file or folder you want to show on the desktop and right click it. Then follow steps 4 - 6 above.

My Computer Profile

One of the most invaluable little free programs I have found is called Belarc Advisor. Once you download it to your computer, it creates a complete picture of what is inside. In other words, a complete profile. The operating system you have, the processor, the size of your drives, how much RAM memory is installed and the main circuit board serial number. Why is this necessary you ask? If you have ever taken to upgrading any components, you need to know what works with what. Even if you send your computer out to be upgraded or repaired, it is helpful to hand over a copy of the computer profile.

If you want a peek inside, download here: Belarc Advisor

It is a great way to view what is inside. However if it says you have a problem and you need to correct it, a good rule of thumb is to call in a professional.

How to Clear and Delete Recent Documents List in
Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Click on Office button, and then click on Word Options (in Word 2007) or Excel Options (in Excel 2007) or PowerPoint Options (in PowerPoint 2007) in the bottom of Office Menu.
•  Go to the Advanced tab.
•  Scroll down to the Display section
• Set the value for Show this number of Recent Documents: to 0 (zero)