Ralph Redan asked the Windows forum how to provide easy access to his favorite folders in File Open and Save As dialog boxes. All File Open and Save As dialog boxes have a list of favorite ...

Learn a simple trick to see the currently-select file in an Open dialog in the Finder.

When a file extension is not associated with a program, however, you are prompted by a "How do you want to open this type of file" or "Windows can't open this file" dialog when you try to open it.

All you have to do is install LibreOffice, a free office suite, and then you can launch it, choose Open and then drag your ClarisWorks files from your search into its Open dialog.

The Shell command offers a handy way to view your Applications folder. Here's how it works--and why you might find the trick useful.

When you open the Help and Support Center on your computer, the help feature accesses a CNT file to fill the dialog box.