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<blockquote data-quote="lokerd" data-source="post: 18342"><p>Thanks for the feedback. The commands I was referring to were specifically the Alternate keystrokes. On a PC, as I am sure you know, you can bring down menus by simply hitting the "Alt" key, then you cna arrow around. Or, if you know the keystokes, you can issue just about ANY command from the keyboard. My first laptop was a Mac Duo 280c, back when it was brand new, I then moved to PC. The ALT keystrokes was IMMEDIATELY my favorite thing about being on a laptop. On my PB 12 G$, not only do I NOT have the alt keyboard strokes, I only have one mouse button, no scroll wheel, no key to bring down the Apple menu, etc. Just frustrating if you ask me. Don't get me wrong. I like Apple...and love my G4, was a diehard MacEvanglist in the early '90s, stood in Best Buy directing people toward the Apples, fixing the crashed computer, etc. (as a customer). It is just frustrating that some very basic things that would make life IMMENSELY easier should have been implemented.</p><p></p><p>2. Tabbing to the enter key does not work for me. For example: tp://bisd-iis1.beaumont.k12.tx.us/attendance/ (outdated link removed)</p><p>here is another: tps://homebanking.baefcu.rg//HomeBanking.asp?CABINET=Online+Banking (outdated link removed)</p><p>The Tab key just passes the submit right by. On the first one, if you just hit enter from the last field, it actually gives an error. I actually have to grab the mouse. In my lab of Macs, I have to keep one PC around JUST to enter the attendance. Argh! It is not that big of a deal, except that I have to do it 6 times a day, under a stressful situation.</p><p></p><p>3. (4 for MacAddikt) I guess I am strange. I LOVE how IE opens a window in the same browser state. In fact, recent versions of IE have ADDED the feature of retaining the history of the original window. VERY cool. I used to be devote Netscape, but decided this ONE feature was worth a bunch. For example, let's say I am doing a Google search...and I have followed a link several links down. I want to keep going, but I want to look something else up, from the same search results. Cntrl + N and a new window pops up from that exact state, that I can then go BACKWARDS in the history until I get to the place I want to start again, whether it be back at Google or somewhere further down the line. This is the case also when searching for stuff on Ebay or FatWallet, or just about any site. I have heard other power users comment how they like this feature, and I have taught people how to do it and it helps, I think, with productivity and organization. I also use "Open link in New Window"...and on a PC, you can use the Shfit click which is also VERY useful to force a new window just by clicking...one with out a histroy. Or Ctrl Click to get a new window WITH history.</p><p></p><p>Also, on a PC, if you WANT the a new window from your basic home page, going to the file menu and hitting new from there DOES give you a new window. Also, clicking on "E" in the shortcut bar or on my laptop, hitting the "E" quick access button on the keyboard also brings up a b rand new window, which I have set to Google for a fast load. I agree with you, MA, that sometimes it makes sense to start with a fresh window. But it is this last thing that is so frusrating for entering my attendance 6 times a day...enough of a reason to keep a PC in the classroom for that one single reason.</p><p></p><p>Drew</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lokerd, post: 18342"] Thanks for the feedback. The commands I was referring to were specifically the Alternate keystrokes. On a PC, as I am sure you know, you can bring down menus by simply hitting the "Alt" key, then you cna arrow around. Or, if you know the keystokes, you can issue just about ANY command from the keyboard. My first laptop was a Mac Duo 280c, back when it was brand new, I then moved to PC. The ALT keystrokes was IMMEDIATELY my favorite thing about being on a laptop. On my PB 12 G$, not only do I NOT have the alt keyboard strokes, I only have one mouse button, no scroll wheel, no key to bring down the Apple menu, etc. Just frustrating if you ask me. Don't get me wrong. I like Apple...and love my G4, was a diehard MacEvanglist in the early '90s, stood in Best Buy directing people toward the Apples, fixing the crashed computer, etc. (as a customer). It is just frustrating that some very basic things that would make life IMMENSELY easier should have been implemented. 2. Tabbing to the enter key does not work for me. For example: tp://bisd-iis1.beaumont.k12.tx.us/attendance/ (outdated link removed) here is another: tps://homebanking.baefcu.rg//HomeBanking.asp?CABINET=Online+Banking (outdated link removed) The Tab key just passes the submit right by. On the first one, if you just hit enter from the last field, it actually gives an error. I actually have to grab the mouse. In my lab of Macs, I have to keep one PC around JUST to enter the attendance. Argh! It is not that big of a deal, except that I have to do it 6 times a day, under a stressful situation. 3. (4 for MacAddikt) I guess I am strange. I LOVE how IE opens a window in the same browser state. In fact, recent versions of IE have ADDED the feature of retaining the history of the original window. VERY cool. I used to be devote Netscape, but decided this ONE feature was worth a bunch. For example, let's say I am doing a Google search...and I have followed a link several links down. I want to keep going, but I want to look something else up, from the same search results. Cntrl + N and a new window pops up from that exact state, that I can then go BACKWARDS in the history until I get to the place I want to start again, whether it be back at Google or somewhere further down the line. This is the case also when searching for stuff on Ebay or FatWallet, or just about any site. I have heard other power users comment how they like this feature, and I have taught people how to do it and it helps, I think, with productivity and organization. I also use "Open link in New Window"...and on a PC, you can use the Shfit click which is also VERY useful to force a new window just by clicking...one with out a histroy. Or Ctrl Click to get a new window WITH history. Also, on a PC, if you WANT the a new window from your basic home page, going to the file menu and hitting new from there DOES give you a new window. Also, clicking on "E" in the shortcut bar or on my laptop, hitting the "E" quick access button on the keyboard also brings up a b rand new window, which I have set to Google for a fast load. I agree with you, MA, that sometimes it makes sense to start with a fresh window. But it is this last thing that is so frusrating for entering my attendance 6 times a day...enough of a reason to keep a PC in the classroom for that one single reason. Drew [/QUOTE]
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