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A new Windows tip has been revealed that allows users to pause the process jumping in the Task Manager by holding down the Ctrl key on their keyboard. This feature helps users better access and select processes in the list, especially when sorting by resource utilization. The Ctrl key method can be used on Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
Holding down the CTRL key in the Windows Task Manager can pause its contents, preventing apps from moving around. This keyboard shortcut works on both Windows 10 and Windows 11, and possibly older versions of Windows as well. Microsoft is also developing a force quit option in Windows 11, but the CTRL pause option remains useful for those who haven't upgraded yet. Additionally, Windows 11's Notepad app features a hidden Easter egg—a spinning gear.
If you need to rotate your Chromebook screen, simply press Ctrl+Shift+Refresh key. This keyboard shortcut will rotate your display 90-degrees at a time. The feature is useful for collaboration and presentations. You can find the screen rotation option in the display settings menu.
Clearing your browser history is easy with a keyboard shortcut. Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete on a Windows PC or Command+Shift+Delete on a Mac to bring up the "Clear Browsing Data" window. You can choose what to delete and for what time period. To speed things up in the future, you can activate the Clear button with a few keystrokes. You can also use keyboard shortcuts to open and close a private-browsing mode window, like Incognito Mode in Chrome. However, it's important to note that Incognito Mode doesn't offer complete privacy online, and you may want to combine it with a VPN to boost your online privacy.