Monday, 6 January 2025

Top 10 Rare Windows Shortcuts to Supercharge Productivity

 

Windows Key + X, U, U: This sequence quickly shuts down your computer. It's a great way to initiate a safe and swift shutdown without using the mouse.

 

Windows Key + , (Comma): This shortcut allows you to peek at the desktop quickly. When you hold down the Windows Key and press the Comma key, it temporarily reveals the desktop, letting you check or access desktop items without minimizing open windows.

 

Shift + Right-Click on a File/Folder: When you right-click on a file or folder while holding the Shift key, you'll see additional context menu options. One of the most useful options is "Copy as Path," which copies the full file or folder path to the clipboard.

 

Windows Key + Shift + S: This shortcut captures a screenshot of a specific area of the screen and saves it to the clipboard. It's great for capturing and sharing specific parts of your screen quickly.

 

Windows Key + . (Period): This key combination opens the emoji picker, allowing you to quickly insert emojis into your text or messages.

 

Ctrl + Shift + Esc: While more well-known, this shortcut is a powerful way to directly open Task Manager, which is especially useful when you need to manage processes and performance.

 

Windows Key + Alt + D: This shortcut instantly shows or hides the date and time on the taskbar.

 

Windows Key + 1, 2, 3, etc.: This shortcut launches or switches between pinned applications on your taskbar. Pressing Windows Key + 1 opens the first pinned application, Windows Key + 2 opens the second, and so on.

 

Alt + Shift: This combination allows you to quickly switch between different keyboard language layouts if you use multiple input languages.

 

Windows Key + Ctrl + Left or Right Arrow: This unique shortcut lets you switch between virtual desktops quickly. If you use virtual desktops for organizing your workspaces, this shortcut is a must-know for seamless navigation.

 

These shortcuts can significantly enhance your efficiency and overall computing experience.

Thursday, 2 January 2025

How to zoom in on a shared screen even when you’re not the presenter - Microsoft Teams

 

Need to zoom in on a shared screen without interrupting the presenter? Simply hold the Ctrl key and scroll with your mouse.



 

Use your keyboard or mouse to make the Teams interface bigger or smaller, using the same familiar controls you might already be using with your browser.

Action

Windows

Mac

Zoom in

Ctrl+=

or

Ctrl+(rotate mouse wheel up)

Command+=

or

Command+(rotate mouse wheel up)

Zoom out

Ctrl+-

or

Ctrl+(rotate mouse wheel down)

Command+-

or

Command+(rotate mouse wheel down)

Reset zoom

Ctrl+0

Command+0

In Teams meetings

Use your keyboard or mouse to make the shared content in Teams meetings bigger or smaller, instead of using the buttons at the lower left of your meeting window.

Action

Windows

Mac

Zoom in

Alt + Shift + “+

Option + Shift + “+

Zoom out

Alt + Shift + “-

Option + Shift + “+

Reset zoom 

Alt + Shift + “0

Option + Shift + “0

Move content up

Alt + Shift + ↑ (arrow up)

Option + Shift + ↑ (arrow up)

Move content down

Alt + Shift ↓ (arrow down)

Option + Shift +↓ (arrow down)

Move content left

Alt + Shift + ​​​​​​​← (arrow left)

Option + Shift +​​​​​​​← (arrow left)

Move content right

Alt + Shift + ​→ (arrow right)

Option + Shift +​​​​​​​→ (arrow right)

 

Monday, 30 December 2024

Top 10 Advanced Excel Shortcuts

 


Top 10 Advanced Excel Shortcuts:

 

1. Ctrl + Shift + L Toggle filters

2. Alt + E + S + V Paste Special Values

3. Ctrl + Arrow Keys Navigate to data edge

4. Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys Select large data ranges

5. F4 Repeat last action

6. Ctrl + ` Toggle formula view

7. Alt + = Insert SUM function

8. Ctrl + Shift + $ Apply Currency format

9. Ctrl + ; Insert current date

10. Ctrl + Shift + & Apply borders

 

These shortcuts boost productivity and efficiency in navigating, formatting and managing data.

Thursday, 26 December 2024

"Reboot, Refresh, Repeat: Why Restarting Your Laptop is a Must"

 

"Reboot, Refresh, Repeat: Why Restarting Your Laptop is a Must"

 

When you shut down your PC, Fast Startup saves the state of your RAM to the drive. When you turn the PC back on, this data is reloaded into RAM, allowing Windows to start faster. However, the downside of Fast Startup is that your RAM is never completely flushed, which can lead to performance issues or glitches over time.

 

To check your system's uptime, search for Task Manager in the Start menu or press CTRL + ALT + DELETE and select Task Manager. On Windows 11, you may need to click "More details" to expand the view. Next, navigate the Performance tab to see your system's performance metrics. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find Uptime displayed in the format DD:HH:MM:SS. For example, if it shows 8:17:31:06, it means the computer has been running for 8 days, 17 hours, 31 minutes, and 6 seconds since its last restart or reboot.

 

Sunday, 22 December 2024

"Time It Right: Schedule Chat Messages in Microsoft Teams"



 

Take control of when your chat messages are delivered! Use Microsoft Teams' schedule send feature to compose and send messages up to 7 days in advance. Ensure your messages arrive during work hours, avoiding inconvenient notifications. Plus, edit or delete scheduled messages before they're sent. Simply right-click the send button, choose your preferred date and time, and let Teams do the rest. Boost collaboration and respect everyone's schedules with this powerful feature!

 

Schedule your chat message to be sent later

  1. Compose your message in the chat, and right-click on Send Send button

  2. Choose the date and time that you'd like to send it from the pop-up menu. 

  3. Click the Continue button.

  4. Select Send Send button.

Your chat message will be automatically delivered at the scheduled date and time. 

Edit your scheduled chat message 

  1. Hover over your message to select Edit Edit menu pencil icon

  2. Edit your chat message, then select Done Teams confirm message edit to save the update.

Reschedule the delivery of your chat message 

  1. Hover over your message to select Edit Edit menu pencil icon

  2. Select the down arrow next to the scheduled date and time to choose a new date and time to send your message. 

  3. Change the date or time. 

  4. Select Continue, then select Done Teams confirm message edit to save the update.

Delete your scheduled chat message 

  1. Go to the message and select More Options  More options icon > Delete Delete this status message icon.

Schedule your chat message to be sent later.

 

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