Free Time-Saving Tools: Keyboard Shortcut Apps, Taskbar Pinner

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Free Time-Saving Tools: Keyboard Shortcut Apps, Taskbar Pinner Use Google Toolbar, PhraseExpress, or AutoHotkey to autofill often-used bits of text; Taskbar Items Pinner can pin folders, websites, and other goodies to your Windows 7 taskbar. - Rick Broida, PCWorld More From Hassle-Free PC Reader Feedback: Taskbar Tip, Gmail Management, Antivirus Help Readers ask for help on managing Gmail messages and speeding up antivirus scans--plus offer a quick way to pin folders to the Windows taskbar. Share: Keep Your Wi-Fi Secure, Quick Windows Tips Learn how to keep your wi-fi network safe from the neighbors, switch quickly between windows, and use a shortcut to get fast access to folders. Share: Free Fixes: Recover Stolen Laptops, Add Uninstall Option, Organize Icons Use free LockItTight to recover a stolen laptop, MenuUninstaller to add a useful task to your Windows context menu, and Bins to organize your taskbar icons more effectively. 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