This tip is going to make opening many of your favorite programs easier.
1) Right click on the icon that launches your desired program.
2) Click properties and move to shortcut tab.
3) Click on the field named Shortcut key.
4) Simualte the desired key combination, and confirm it as it appears in the field.
5) Click OK.
Now you can luanch your favorite program using the key combination that you have just set :-)