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Easily Starting Programs on Vista's Quick Launch Toolbar

Does Windows Vista offer a way to easily start frequently used applications?

Vista introduces keyboard shortcuts that let you easily start frequently used programs. First, add the program's shortcut to the Quick Launch toolbar. Then, simply press the Windows logo key plus a number. For example, to start the first shortcut on the Quick Launch toolbar, press the Windows logo key+1; to launch the second shortcut, press the Windows logo key+2, and so forth.

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