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Quick Properties

To access "Properties" information on any object, hold down the ALT key while double-clicking the object.

Faster Backup

The Windows 95 backup program has been reported to run 15-25% faster if you keep it minimized during the backup process.

Create Folders In A Snap

To create folders quickly, try the following key combination:

Alt+F W F

Sticky-Notes On The Desktop

You can highlight text in Notepad or Word and then drag and drop it onto the desktop. This will create a little scrap of paper which can be double-clicked and read.

Save A Screen

If you make a really high score in a game, you can save the moment by saving a snapshot of the screen by pressing the Print Screen button. After pressing the Print Screen button, load a paint program like Microsoft Paint or Paintshop Pro and use the paste option.