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18. Use the Quick Launch Toolbar.

This is not displayed by default, so right click on a blank part of the toolbar and choose toolbars and then check Quick Launch, see below:

The Quick Launch Toolbar allows you to start frequently used programs without opening the Start Menu or going to the Desktop.  You can drag shortcuts onto toolbar from the Start Menu (which will cause them to move off the Start Menu) or your Desktop (which causes them to be copied).