How to increase the netbook's power: a few simple tips
Work And Study Productivity / / December 23, 2019
Many computer owners rather ambiguous attitude to netbooks. Devices become mediators between full-size notebooks, and smart phones, allow working literally anywhere, not depend on the availability of Internet access and power supply. However, the limited capacity often repels many potential users from buying a netbook.
My experience with the netbook is nearly two years. The first device with a screen size of seven inches was too small, however, and with it I managed to work and prepare texts and reviews. 10-inch screen has appeared almost riding dreams.
However, such a screen is too small for some sites and applications. A few simple tips will help to solve the main problem of netbooks - small screen size and to maximize the effectiveness of their use.
1. Use the utility Winsupermaximize and hide the taskbar
This application is able to open full-screen applications, folders and windows - as well as full-screen browser mode. Switching to full-screen mode is performed by pressing WIN + F11.
Just a few centimeters of the working screen will save the auto-hide the Windows taskbar.
2. Store your files in Dropbox
Dropbox literally save each user from having to remember where you placed the files you want - on the host computer or netbook.
Take the time to install the client on your computer and you can easily keep track of update files. The documents will be synchronized without any user intervention.
3. Use the Virtual Desktops VirtuaWin
This tool allows to create multiple virtual desktops, and to place them on the desired folder and icons. Such interface is not quite normal, of course, need to get used to, but it's worth it. And if we set up keyboard shortcuts for switching between windows, the lack of working space will be virtually unnoticeable.
4. Install the browser google Chrome
This browser is better than others is designed to work with netbooks. Interface elements in it take up much less space than other programs to surf the web.
5. Use portable programs
When using the netbook look for portable programs - those that do not require installation and can be run immediately after copying files to your computer. You will save a lot of time to adjust the working environment. A remarkable collection of portable software can be found, for example, on this page.
7. Know about useful plugins for Firefox
A number of special plug-in for the Firefox browser will save space on the screen and make the work with the netbook more convenient.
Here are some of them:
— Fission
This plugin removes the status bar from the bottom of the browser and puts it next to the address bar.
— Tree Style Tabs
The plugin makes the horizontal bar with tabs in a vertical. Through this tab you will be better seen in the browser window.
— Personal Menu
This plugin allows you to remove the standard Firefox menu and free way on the screen. browser will be controlled from a vertical panel.