Great Windows Tips

Since I'm just getting used to using Windows again, here's another tip that I like. If you have a directory that you use all of the time, then:
1) create a shortcut to that directory
2) then rightclick on the shortcut
3) go to properties and set a shortcut key.
So, for example, when I type "crl-alt-b" it brings up the directory c:/cygwin/home/bcaffo for me. This is really useful.
Also, if you use putty as your ssh client. Then, save a session to the places you go to. For example I saved a session called "enigma" which goes to the biostat big computer. Then
1) create a shortcut to putty.exe
2) right click on the shortcut and click on properties
3) edit the target so that it loads the session, for example I have"C:\Program Files\PuTTY\putty.exe" -load "enigma"
4) create a shortcut key
So, for example, now whenever I type "ctrl-alt-e" it brings up a putty window on enigma. (Make sure that you have passwordless logins set up).