Desktop shortcuts for Google Docs document, Outlook New Mail Message

Whether you need a desktop shortcut to a frequently accessed Google Docs document or a quick way to compose a new Outlook mail message, creating one is similar & simple.

1. Right-click the desktop and choose New | Shortcut.

2. In the Create Shortcut dialog box, enter mailto: as the item to launch for the Outlook new mail message or the URL of the Google Docs document for which you need quick access. Click Next.

3. Specify an appropriate shortcut name then click Finish.

So the next time your boss asks you to email some report when you have closed Outlook while wrapping up for the day, fire up the Outlook New Mail message shortcut instead of opening Outlook explicitly.