Lock your desktop

Bored of pressing ALT+CTRL+DEL all the times to lock your desktop. Worry not, follow the instructions below and you will be able to DOUBLE CLICK (yes, you got that right) your way to lock your desktop.

1. Right click an empty spot on the desktop, point to New and click Shortcut.
2. In the "Create Shortcut" dialog box, type the following into the "Type the location of the item text box": "rundll32 user32.dll,LockWorkStation" (remove quotes while typing).
3. Click Next.
4. In "Type a name for this shortcut", type "Lock the Desktop" and Click Finish.

Now the desktop will lock when you click your new "Lock the Desktop" iconin the desktop.

Note:This is applicable only for Win 2000 and Win XP users.

Another simple way of locking your desktop is to press "Windows + L". Most newer keyboards have the "Windows" button (a button with the Windows logo).

Useful Shortcuts for Windows

Windows Operating System
Windows Key+E => Opens Explorer Window
Windows Key+F => Opens Search Window
Windows Key+D => To show Desktop (minimizes all open windows. To undo, press Windows Key+D again)
Windows Key+L => Locks the computer (Works only on Windows XP Professional/2000)
Windows Key+M => Minimizes all open windows
Windows Key+CTRL+F => Opens the seach computer dialog box (to enable you search a computer on the network, if you are connected to a network)
Windows Key+Pause (Break) => Opens Systems Properties Dialog
F1 => Shows Help
CTRL+ESC => Shows Start Menu
ALT+TAB => Switch between open programs
ALT+F4 => Generally, closes the active program
Delete => Moves an item to Recycle Bin
Shift+Delete => Deletes permanently

Useful Shortcuts with the 'Start' button:
Start (windows logo Button) + M: Minimizes all open windows
Start + Shift + M: Maximizes All Windows
Start + E: Runs Windows Explorer
Start + R: Open the RUN Dialog Box
Start + F: Open the Search Results Dialog box
Start + CTRL + F: Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog Box (if thecomputer is connected to a network)
Start + Pause (Break): Opens the System Properties Dialog Box

Windows System Key Combinations:
F1: Help
CTRL + ESC: Open Start menu
ALT + TAB: Switch between open programs
ALT + F4: Quit program
SHIFT + DELETE: Delete item permanently