Remember to Minimize

Every now and then, I like to bring up tips that appear elementary, but are seldom used. This week's tip falls into that category.  In my travels, it astounds me how many computer users forget that more than one computer program can be run at a time. The trick is not necessarily running multiple programs, but keeping track of where they are. If you are using a word processor, for example, and you want to check a reference on the Internet or some other program in your computer, don't close the word processor. Instead, minimize it so that it appears on the taskbar and then start your other program. The minimize button looks like the image pictured here. Click one time on it and the program 'minimizes' or disappears from sight. To bring the program back quickly, just click on the corresponding button on your taskbar (next to the start button). More information about this process can be found in my book on pages 25-30.

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