How can I minimize using keystrokes?

[msp...@mspeed.net]

Because of the way our corporate network is setup I find myself
occasionally doing a 3 level remote desktop connection. Occasionally,
I need to access something on the "middle" computer but when I put my
mouse at the top of the screen I get the connection bar for only the
very last remote machine. How can I tell the "top" dektop to
minimize?

TIA

[TP]

I assume that you need to run *all* of your connections in
full screen mode?

Here is one way to do what you want:

For the first connection, uncheck "Display the connection bar
when in full screen mode"

For the second connection, check "Display the connection bar
when in full screen mode". After you have connected, *unpin*
the connection bar so that it will auto-hide.

For the third connection, check "Display the connection bar
when in full screen mode". After you have connected, *pin*
the connection bar so that it will not auto-hide.

Each of access instructions below start from the standpoint of
the third connection being maximized.

When you need to access the second computer, click the
minimize button on the connection bar. Don't move your
mouse up too far or you will trigger the connection bar
owned by the second connection.

When you need to access the first computer, move your
mouse up to the top edge of the screen to trigger the second
computer's connection bar, and click the minimize button.

When you need to access your *local* computer, press
CTRL-ALT-BREAK, and then click the minimize button.

I find it is easier to use a high resolution monitor and run the
sessions at smaller resolutions as needed.

-TP

[msp...@mspeed.net]

Thanks for the help. Unfortunately, the layout of the programs I must
run precludes me from running windowed; doing so forces me to deal
with the scroll bars far too often. These instructions are great and
I really appreciate your help.

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