How to track its own use of the computer?

Original title: computer use

I would like to be able to follow my own use of my computer, including programs that I use and the files that I opened.

I am a CPA and I often have to look at the files for several companies and individuals, and I just don't have the time to write everything I do. I used to use Track4Win. It worked well but seemed unnecessarily complex. I'm myself followed so the software must not be hidden. Internet usage is not my main concern.

Any ideas would be useful.

Thank you, Ed

You can use the lists 'Recently used' to go back to what you were doing easily without research.

  1. Recent locations displays recently viewed files. This shortcut is in the Favorites section of Windows Explorer (upper-left).
  2. Shows of Jump Lists recently used files that you may need.  Right-click on any icon in your task bar for a list of the last things that the program has been used for.  As my recent files Excel here.  If you use something very often or maybe less and don't want to fall, you can pin it at the top of the list if she never goes away.

  3. Saved searches can help you work quickly. You can have a shortcut on your desktop that shows always all the files/folders, related to a company, and it updates automatically when you use your computer.  After completing a search, simply click "Save search" in the toolbar.

Other programs like Wakoopa to track what you use and the report on time spent, but it isn't really a newspaper-type program.

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