Make your life simpler by assigning things you repeatedly do to certain keys (or key combinations). Alternatively, create a key for characters that you use frequently, but that your keyboard does not have (eg, the euro character). You can even configure the software to automatically expand your abbreviations so that you only have to type the short form, and it will expand it for you.

All these, and more, can be accomplished with the free software on this new page.

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CNET	Dell Inspiron i14R-2265MRB CNET The good: Streamlined look, easy-to-use keyboard and touch pad; built-in WiMax antenna; fast Core i5 processor. The bad: WiMax may not be of much use, Dell Inspiron i14R-2265MRBCNET all 2 news articles »

Use Modifier Keys in Terminal Shortcuts PC World X text boxes (skipping full words instead of one character at a time). You'd start by clicking on the Plus (+) button at the bottom of the keyboard tab. and more »

Willoughby: Great time to make your own stories Denver Post But every now and then the keyboard and characters align to sketch a tale both humorous and true, depending on one's capacity for comedic interpretation. and more »

The Best Time-Saving AutoHotkey Tricks You Should Be Using Lifehacker If you're new to the world of AutoHotkey, be sure to check out our beginner's guide to turning any action into a keyboard shortcut using AHK. and more »

Shortcuts for entering the cents symbol TechRepublic (blog) For years, I've been using the Insert Symbol method, but you can enter accented characters using just the keyboard!

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