All articles tagged with #keyboard shortcuts
Originally Published 11 days ago — by PCWorld
Raycast, a powerful productivity app originally for Mac, has now launched on Windows, offering features like quick file access, instant calculations, clipboard management, text snippets, window resizing, and calendar integration, significantly enhancing PC workflow and efficiency.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by TechRadar
The article lists 10 essential Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts that enhance productivity and ease multitasking, including shortcuts for emojis, screenshots, window management, gaming clips, and browsing, with detailed explanations on how to use each one.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by 9to5Google
Gboard for Android is introducing a new 'Flick keys to enter symbols' shortcut, allowing users to quickly access numbers and symbols by swiping down on keys, with the feature rolling out in Gboard 16.2. Users can enable it in settings and it works best with the 'Touch & hold keys for symbols' option, though it may take some time to get used to due to accidental triggers.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PCWorld
The article shares 17 useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11 that can significantly improve user efficiency, covering quick settings, virtual desktops, file management, and system access, encouraging users to practice them for seamless navigation.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ZDNET
The article highlights over 45 essential Windows keyboard shortcuts across productivity, accessibility, navigation, file management, and browser functions that can significantly boost user efficiency and streamline tasks in Windows 11.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ZDNET
Mastering over 40 Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11 can significantly boost productivity by simplifying tasks like copying, navigating, managing files, and accessibility features, making work more efficient and seamless.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica
Microsoft is retiring the Win+C keyboard shortcut in the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update, making it no longer usable to summon the Copilot assistant. This change follows a history of Win+C being associated with unsuccessful Windows features like Charms and Cortana. Users can still remap the shortcut using tools like Microsoft's Keyboard Manager PowerToy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNET
As Microsoft's support for Windows 10 is ending in 2025, users are encouraged to switch to Windows 11 for continued free usage. Mastering Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts can significantly enhance productivity, from basic functions like copy and paste to managing the Start menu, taskbar, and virtual desktops. The article provides a comprehensive list of essential keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11, covering various tasks such as taking screenshots, managing windows, utilizing the Windows key, and using shortcuts within the Windows Command Prompt.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Google has released a new ChromeOS update (M123) that introduces the ability to customize keyboard shortcuts and mouse buttons, as well as enabling hotspot connections on cellular Chromebooks. The update also includes per-app language preferences for Android apps, improved offline text-to-speech voices, and bug fixes for Pixel Watches and Pixel phones. Additionally, Google has added its own version of Taptic Time to the Pixel Watch and addressed issues such as camera stability and biometrics bugs in the April update.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
The T-Mobile Sidekick, also known as the Danger Hiptop, revolutionized mobile multitasking with its Jump button, which allowed users to easily switch between apps using keyboard shortcuts. Despite being marketed as a glorified home button, the Jump key was designed to be chorded, enabling seamless task-switching and real multitasking. The Sidekick's innovative features, such as cloud sync, unlimited data, and real web browsing, paved the way for modern smartphones, and its keyboard shortcuts continue to influence mobile devices today.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
Here are 5 tips to enhance your YouTube experience: 1) Maximize video quality by adjusting settings on both web and mobile. 2) Put videos on a loop for continuous viewing. 3) Improve your recommendations by interacting with videos and managing your watch history. 4) Use keyboard shortcuts to navigate videos and playlists more efficiently. 5) Enhance your experience with browser extensions that add extra features like picture-in-picture and uninterrupted playback.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gizmodo
Here are 5 quick ways to improve your YouTube experience: 1) Maximize video quality by adjusting settings on web and mobile. 2) Put videos on a loop for continuous playback. 3) Improve recommendations by interacting with videos and managing watch history. 4) Use keyboard shortcuts for easier navigation. 5) Enhance features with browser extensions like Picture-in-Picture for Chrome and YouTube NonStop for Firefox.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
YouTube offers a range of keyboard shortcuts and hidden features to enhance video viewing, including precise navigation, playback control, audio and captions management, and optimization for viewing. These shortcuts allow users to navigate through videos with ease, control playback, adjust volume, and optimize their viewing experience. Additionally, tech recommendations for gaming consoles, chargers, keyboards, controllers, laptops, VR headsets, TVs, streaming devices, gaming headsets, and monitors are provided.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
macOS has a collection of undocumented US keyboard shortcuts that utilize the Fn key instead of the commonly known command, option, or control keys. These shortcuts offer easier alternatives to some of Apple's listed options, such as using Fn-F instead of the more complex Control-Command-F for entering fullscreen mode. This discovery is particularly exciting for users who prefer tabbing between text input fields and highlights the hidden usability features of the Fn key.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
This article provides helpful Mac keyboard shortcuts for various tasks, including right-clicking, adding emojis, using split-screen mode, and navigating between open applications. It also recommends tech products and devices for enhanced productivity and gaming experiences.