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Writer's pictureBradley Johnson

20 Tricks for your Computer


Do you think that you know all of the tricks for your computer? I used to think there could not be that many, and I am always finding new ones. Even after spending hours on the computer you not have seen all of them. Below you will find some that I have found.


Typing Tricks

Some time savers when typing a document:

  • Use CTRL + Right Arrow. Will move the cursor to the beginning of the next word.

  • Use CTRL + Left Arrow. Will quickly move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word. You will not have to do it manually.

  • ALT + Backspace will recover a deleted item.

  • A word you want to highlight quickly, just double-click on it.

  • Just triple-click on a paragraph to highlight it.

  • CTRL + = for sub and CTRL + Shift for Superscript will all you to make superscript and subtext.

  • CTRL + Shift + V to paste in plain text and not what was initially formatted after copying.

Space-Saving Tricks

PC running smoother with these tips:

  • Windows Key + R then type "misconfig." Select the Startup tab from the window that pops up. At this point, you will be able to turn off any programs that you want that are making your computer slow your boot time.

  • Delete large space-wasting files with Win DirStat (Windows Directory Statistics" When you do this, it will show you which files are taking the most space, and you will be able to delete them.

Keyboard Tricks


  • Push the Windows button + D, and it will just all of your windows immediately.

  • Press F2 to rename your highlighted files quickly

  • ALT + F4 to close a program that is running

  • Press Windows + D to minimize all your windows

  • Shift + CTRL + T will reopen your last closed tab on most of your browsers

  • CTRL + W to close your current window.

  • ALT + Print Screen will take a screenshot.

  • Shift + F7 Thesaurus Loopup in Word

  • Lock Your PC by Window Key + L

  • Minimize All Window by Windows Key + M

  • Bookmark a Webpage with CTRL + Dconstantly


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