SARLDO 0 #1 May 26, 2009 If anyone does NOT know what alt + F4 does? "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #2 May 26, 2009 Man I thought that joke was old 10 years ago... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 May 26, 2009 My suspicion would be yes. I can easily see where people that have only ever used operating systems that actually make sense might not be familiar with the bizarre and byzantine keyboard command of "that" operating system which is otherwise known as the Devil's Spawn.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #4 May 26, 2009 Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #5 May 26, 2009 QuoteMy suspicion would be yes. I can easily see where people that have only ever used operating systems that actually make sense might not be familiar with the bizarre and byzantine keyboard command of "that" operating system which is otherwise known as the Devil's Spawn. Because Command + w is less bizarre? *by no way am I advocating one OS over any other... just killing fanboisms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #6 May 26, 2009 Quote Man I thought that joke was old 10 years ago... Apparantly not, it got me a few minutes ago . Then again, I know just enough about computers to be dangerous. If I got anybody, sorry... I'm bored. If you don't know what the heck were talking about, try it and report on the results. "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #7 May 26, 2009 yea, report back IF YOU WERE STUPID.. otherwise, probably not so much.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #8 May 26, 2009 Quote Quote Man I thought that joke was old 10 years ago... Apparantly not, it got me a few minutes ago . Then again, I know just enough about computers to be dangerous. If I got anybody, sorry... I'm bored. If you don't know what the heck were talking about, try it and report on the results. Another oldie but goodie is when someone walks away from their work computer for a few minutes (windows) right click the desktop View > Show Desktop Icons Then hide the start menu by dragging it to the top of the screen shrinking (grab the edge and drag) it and turning on Auto-Hide (right click > Properties > Auto-hide) For bonus points before doing anything else...Minimize everything, Ctrl + Print Scrn, open MS Paint, Ctrl + V, save, then change the background to that file. This will make it look as if the start menu and icons are there but they are really just a picture in the background image :) We used to have a folder in network storage that contained different screen captures of error screens, login screens, or funny pictures and play various versions of this prank. Just make sure you don't let them call tech support to help them fix the "problem" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #9 May 26, 2009 LOL that's mean. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #10 May 26, 2009 Quote LOL that's mean. Government computers are not supposed to be left unattended for security reasons... nothing like a little harmless frustration and humiliation to remind people of the rules :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #11 May 26, 2009 Quote LOL that's mean. lisa, one word; FAIL!!! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #12 May 26, 2009 QuoteBecause Command + w is less bizarre? Yes, if only slightly so, since window begins with a w.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #13 May 26, 2009 Quote If anyone does NOT know what alt + F4 does? Ahh, but did you know it doesn't work if you do.. Alt + F4 and then hit the space bar?? Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #14 May 26, 2009 but what part of the word window implies that I want to exit said window... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #15 May 26, 2009 Quote but what part of the word window implies that I want to exit said window... Exiting the window isn't the point of the shortcut. Closing the window is. There's no need to close the window if all you want to do is exit it. That can be done with command-m (minimize current window), command-h (hide current application), command-q (quit current application), or even clicking on a different window, among other methods. Personally, I find keyboard "shortcuts" to typically be more time consuming than using my track pad, no matter what OS I'm using.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #16 May 26, 2009 Quote For bonus points before doing anything else...Minimize everything, Ctrl + Print Scrn, open MS Paint, Ctrl + V, save, then change the background to that file. Extra points, after that is done, LOCK the computer, move the locked screen out of the way... they will click and click and click and NOTHING will open... time will remain frozen too! Boy, I'm sure glad that I'm not your local IASO... ofcourse just because I am one, doesnt mean I have to do it!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
