26th July 1999

Everybody knows that two plus two is five... right? Okay, so maybe mathematics isn't my strongest suit. I can handle the 'Standard' Windows calculator, but when I toggle the interface to 'Scientific,' the functions become a little more complicated. If you don't know what a button can do for you, right-click on it and select 'What's This?' -- but don't stop with the calculator. You can use this right-click trick in just about any Windows dialog box; it's a very quick way to get the help you need. Try it next time you become confused.