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We all have those super techie friends who seem to have an aversion to their mouse.

They sit there and peck away at the keyboard faster than Speedy Gonzales, while you watch in awe thinking, "How in the world are they doing that so FAST?!?!"

Some people hesitate to learn keyboard shortcuts. They think it's easier to just use the mouse, or they worry they'll never remember so many key combinations. But trust us. Keyboard shortcuts can be your best friend, even if you only learn one or two commands that you use frequently.

Last week, we mentioned that our techs were helping a lot of folks connect their new gadgets to the Internet.

But maybe you were one of the really lucky ones that got a brand new computer over the holidays. If so, you might be dealing with trial software (also known as demoware).

These third-party software applications help subsidize costs for manufacturers, resulting in a lower price for your computer. Common trial-version programs on new PCs include Microsoft Office, McAfee Antivirus and Norton Internet Security.