Wednesday, May 23, 2012

10 Windows keyboard shortcuts you need to know

You may already know about CTRL+ALT+DELETE and ALT+TAB, but what about the all-important F1 key? And what happens when you hit the shift key five times? Read on for 10 keyboard shortcuts that every Windows user should have at their fingertips.

1. CTRL + ALT + DELETE


The last resort (well, besides the power button) for many a Windows user after a program freezes on the desktop, this essential three-key combo call up the Windows Task Manager, which lets you pinpoint and close a misbehaving application.
Note: on Windows 7 systems, CTRL+ALT+DELETE calls up a screen with other options besides launching the Task Manager, including locking the computer, switching the current user, and logging off altogether.

2. ALT + TAB


Here’s another keyboard shortcut every Windows user should know. Press ALT+TAB to call up a rectangular window with icons representing your currently running programs; just “tab” over to the app you want, then hit Enter to make the switch.

3. F1


Need a little help? Tap the F1 key at the top of your keyboard to launch a Help window for the application you’re currently using, or for Windows in general.

4. CTRL + ESC, or the Windows key


Gives you instant access to the Start Menu; just use the arrow keys to navigate to the program, directory, or option you want, then hit Enter to select.

5. ALT + F4


Closes the active window you have open, such as an open Internet Explorer window. Also, if the window you’re closing is the only one that’s open for a given program, the app in question will go ahead and quit.

6. Windows key + the “E” key


Launches Windows Explorer, the essential desktop browser for all the applications, directories (like your personal Windows user directory), documents, and other system files on your PC.

7. Windows key + “M” key


Need to see your desktop this instant? Use this keyboard combo to minimize every open window at once, thus revealing the Windows desktop.

8. Windows key + SHIFT + “M” key


So, you found that missing file on your desktop, and you’re ready to dive back into that Excel chart. Now what? Strike this trio of keys to restore all the windows you just minimized.

9. Windows key + “L”


Sends you instantly to the Windows lock screen, perfect for hiding your work (or your Facebook wall) during a quick trip to the restroom.

10. Pressing the SHIFT key five times


So, what exactly does striking the shift key five times in rapid succession get you? Well, it’ll turn on a Windows feature called “Sticky Keys,” which lets you press the shift, control, “alt,” or Windows keys one at a time rather than all at once—handy for anyone who has trouble dealing with complex keyboard combinations.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Learning Android Programming

There are countless methods out there for learning Android development from the Android Bootcamp video series to the boatload of print publications currently in circulation to Google's own Android tutorials. 

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 Looking to create something both unique and helpful however, Android Cookbook has compiled a crowd-sourced set of recipes for "writing great Android apps," making them available for free online.




The online cookbook, which relies on user recipe submission and group moderation, was recently finalized for publication by O'Reilly, meaning it's now available both on the web and in print from various retailers. In its 22 chapters (plus an "other" category available online), the cookbook already has nearly 300 recipes for those eager to learn Android, and it continues to expand.



If example-based tutorials are your preferred method of learning, Android Cookbook is a great (free) resource.

Friday, April 1, 2011

What is the best course to take now? Computer scientists and programmers


But engineers are in high demand abroad and a good number of OFWs are highly paid skilled engineers. Then again, not all engineers are created equal. There are also some types of engineers more in demand atcertain times than others. It seems that these days, it is all about computer engineering.

As for salaries, NYT reports that “Google is paying computer science majors just out of college $90,000 to $105,000, as much as $20,000 more than it was paying a few months ago. That is so far above the industry average of $80,000 that start-ups cannot match Google salaries.”
The Times continues: “…the shortage of qualified engineers has grown acute in the last six months… Nationwide unemployment among computer scientists and programmers is higher than in other white-collar professions – around five percent… But even with a glut of engineers on the job market, few have the skills that tech companies look for, said Cadir Lee, chief technology officer at Zynga.

“Colleges rarely teach the newer programming languages like PHP, Ruby and Python, which have become more popular at young Web companies than older ones like Java, he said. Other skills, like working with large amounts of data and analytics, can be acquired only at a few companies.”


As for salaries, NYT reports that “Google is paying computer science majors just out of college $90,000 to $105,000, as much as $20,000 more than it was paying a few months ago. That is so far above the industry average of $80,000 that start-ups cannot match Google salaries.”
The Times continues: “…the shortage of qualified engineers has grown acute in the last six months… Nationwide unemployment among computer scientists and programmers is higher than in other white-collar professions – around five percent… But even with a glut of engineers on the job market, few have the skills that tech companies look for, said Cadir Lee, chief technology officer at Zynga.

“Colleges rarely teach the newer programming languages like PHP, Ruby and Python, which have become more popular at young Web companies than older ones like Java, he said. Other skills, like working with large amounts of data and analytics, can be acquired only at a few companies.”



Friday, March 25, 2011

How to Create YouTube videos without a camera



Most if not all people in the modern world has a gadget—mobile phone, netbook, laptop or tablet—that comes with a video camera; and there's also a dedicated video camera, which can be used to take videos to capture life's moments or simply to express one's self.

What if someone desires to take a video or make a movie and no camera is available, or that someone has no camera at all?

YouTube, the world's largest online video storage, has an answer.

The site has launched a new webpage, YouTube.com/create, , where you can design your own videos using Xtranormal Movie Maker, Stupeflix Video Maker and GoAnimate.

YouTube integrated these third-party apps, also called tools, to allow users create customized video clips with virtual avatars, custom speech and more.

Click the “Create Video” button corresponding your chosen app and you'll jump to the editing interface where you can create a video for free. To get started, you will need a Google account and to `authorize´ the app.

The Basics of Video Editing

If you've edited a few videos but have always wanted to step up your game and learn to edit with professional software, now's your chance. We'll be taking a dive into the basics of professional video editing software all week. First up: a look at editing environments, the purpose of everything on your screen, and how to do a few basic operations.

Click these links to read the articles to learn it here

How to Design Your Own Web Page and put it online


CONTENTS
Learn About Some of the Methods for Creating Your Own HTML Document
BACKGROUNDS FOR A WEBPAGE
ADD GRAPHICS, PICTURE, IMAGE TO BACKBGROUND OF THE WEB PAGE
CHANGE COLOR OF TEXT ON YOUR WEB PAGE
Adding a Few Links
Web page design  Tables
Obtain Web Space and Web address
Extra information The Basics How do I add a video to my blog or web page?