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 surprises me how many computer users forget that more than one computer program can be run at the same 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 or check your email or take a break from the editing, 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).
