To flick (scroll) between open windows (open items) simply press Alt + Tab, then hold down Alt whilst pressing Tab to reach the desired file or program

To get the Start Menu at any time simply press Ctrl + Esc

Renaming a file or folder: When you are viewing a file or folder and you want to rename it simply select the file/folder, click F2, and then re-type the name.

Search for a file or folder: When on your Desktop, and you want to search for a file or folder simply press F3 on the Keyboard.

The most common type of headphone jack socket. You can find these on mobiles, laptops, iPods, TVs, etc. Nokia & Apple are both big pushers of the socket type which has helps popularise them.

Don’t click links in emails from people who you don’t know, or who claim to have sent you “an important security message – click here”. (more…)

All broadband routers have a built-in firewall, as does Windows XP (since SP2), Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X since 10.5. Make sure it’s enabled. A third-party software firewall does no harm for laptop users and desktops who want to beef-up on security.

Keep up-to-date antivirus software. Whether you get yours paid or for free, antivirus software is useless unless it’s updated daily (Norton UK or US users are updated every 10 or so minutes).

Capacitve Touchscreen is a touchscreen that conducts electricity when your finger is placed upon it. It doesn’t react to pressure from your finger. This technology is what allows for multitouch on mobiles, so you can use more than one finger at a time.

This is the element used in a proper camera flash that produces a very bright, fast, flash. Not all mobiles have them, but if you’re a quick snapper probably worth looking for.