Using your computer to carry out your daliy activities and execute commands can be quite difficult for new computer users. However, these tasks are done easily by PC experts. This is not magic, it takes a lot of time and practice to master. With constant practice, you can also be an efficient PC user if you master these computer tricks.
How are some simple tricks to start with.
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Tricks when Typing
Here are a few tips that will save you lots of time when typing documents:
• Move the cursor quickly to the beginning of the previous word by pressing CTRL+Left Arrow, instead of doing it manually.
• To get the cursor to the beginning of the next word, use CTRL+Right Arrow.
• Recover a deleted item with ALT+Backspace.
• Delete an entire word by pressing CTRL+Backspace.
• Select a word you want to highlight quickly, without dragging the mouse, by double-clicking on it.
• Highlight a whole paragraph by triple-clicking on it.
• Make superscript and sub text by pressing CTRL + = for sub, and CTRL+ Shift for superscript.
• Paste in plain text and not what was originally formatted, after copying, by pressing CTRL + Shift + V.
Efficiency and Storage Saving Tricks
Have better luck with your PC running smoother with these tips:
• When your PC takes a long time to boot (i.e turning it on), too many programs running on your PC may slow the booting process down. To eliminate unnecessary programs, press Windows key + R, then type “misconfig”. Select the Startup tab from the window that pops up, and you will be able to turn off any programs you want that are slowing your boot time.
• Delete huge storage wasting files with WinDirStat, which is short for “Windows Directory Statistics”. It shows you which files are taking up the most space, and you can then delete them accordingly.
Tricks on the Keyboard
• Close all your windows quickly if you’re in a hurry by pushing the Windows button +D, and they will all shut immediately.
• Rename your highlighted files and folders quickly by pressing F2.
• Close the program running with ALT + F4.
• To minimize all windows only, press Windows + D.
• Re-open your last closed tab with Shift + CTRL + T on most browsers.
• Instead of moving the cursor to the X in the corner, press CTRL + W to close the current window.
• Take a screen shot with ALT + Print Screen.
General PC Tips
• Backup your data with services like Google Drive, DropBox or other reputable cloud storage solutions, as extra security.
• Problem Step Recorder will record all mouse clicks and take screenshots. This tool is helpful to a tech when an issue with your PC needs to be diagnosed. Use this by pressing Windows + R then type the letters “psr”.
