Dave,
While this is not a solution to your problem, this will help sign off labs quickly. As long as the lab is normal and requires no further action hold the ALT button down, hit "S" twice then hit enter on keyboard. Will save you clicks
On a side note, how is the speed difference between 6.3.3 and 8.2.5? I'm thinking of upgrading from 6.5.5 in the next couple weeks
Marty - Hit me up, and I can talk you through what you can expect.