I like to use keyboard shortcuts mostly because I find that it’s faster. Since I keep my keyboard on a tray and my mouse on the desk above it, I find that if I use my keyboard to do as much as possible, I don’t have to reach up and use the mouse too much. So, here’s how to make a keyboard shortcut to open any of your favorite programs.

Step 1: Go to the start menu and navigate to your favorite program, then right click and select properties.

Step 2: In the properties menu, select the shortcut tab at the top.

Step 3: Where it says Shortcut Key you will be able to choose your own key combination. The system only allows you to choose a key combination in the form of ‘ctrl-alt-letter you choose‘. Just click in the box and then choose a letter. It should then say ctrl-alt-your letter. For example, I am making a shortcut to thunderbird in the picture below. I am using the letter T for thunderbird:

Step 4: Click apply and then OK. Now, test it.

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Written by Michael

 

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