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15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by bigdrey(m): 10:26am On Dec 02, 2015 |
As we know all mouse can be used for clicking, selecting, and performing some operations on the computer, we should also be aware we can still perform all sorts of operations without making use of the mouse. There can be cases where the mouse could be faulty or unavailable, and we need to still perform some operations in the computer, the good news is that keyboard shortcuts can perform virtually everything you want to do with the mouse. Another good thing about using keyboard shortcuts is that it is much faster performing operation compared to using the mouse, and using keyboard shortcuts makes you more like a computer geek. There are several keyboard shortcuts but we are focusing on the 15 most important ones. Find below the keyboard shortcuts and uses (Windows Users Only): NB: Make sure you try them as you are reading. [b]Ctrl + F =======> Find (To find a text/file in the computer, browser, e.t.c) Ctrl + S =======> Save (To save document, web page, e.t.c) Ctrl + D =======> Delete (To delete any file, document, text e.t.c) Ctrl + P =======> Print (To print a document or anything on the pc) Ctrl + A =======> Select All (To highlight all contents, files, text, e.t.c) Ctrl + N =======> New Window (To open a new window, file, e.t.c) Alt + F4 (Or Ctrl + W Or Ctrl + Q) =======> Quit (To close a windows program, e.t.c and can also be used in shutting down) Alt + tab =======> Switch Windows (To switch between windows) Alt + tab + tab + … + tab =======> Continuous Switching (To continue changing windows) Windows key + M =======> Minimize (To minimize current windows program) Shift + Windows key + M =======> Maximize (To maximize the currently minimized windows) Windows key + E =======> Open Windows explorer (To open My computer windows) Windows key + R =======> Open Windows program (To open a windows program e.g cmd, notepad, e.t.c) Windows key + D =======> Display desktop (To open windows desktop) Windows key + L =======> Lock Windows (To lock windows)[/b] Note: Ctrl means Control, Alt means Alternate and Windows Key is the button on your keyboard the has the windows logo Source: http://blog.windrey.com/15-keyboard-shortcuts-every-computer-geek-should-know/ cc skydancer 124 Likes 25 Shares |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by adedayourt(m): 10:28am On Dec 02, 2015 |
ok |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by JeffreyJamez(m): 10:31am On Dec 02, 2015 |
Nice one OP ALT+CTRL+DEL for Task Manager 26 Likes |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Lawconfessor(f): 10:42am On Dec 02, 2015 |
I know not some of those shortcuts Thanks for sharing 3 Likes |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by tuwayz(m): 10:56am On Dec 02, 2015 |
Nice one, not an end time list, kudos 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by bigdrey(m): 11:02am On Dec 02, 2015 |
JeffreyJamez:That's right, thanks for the contribution 1 Like |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by bigdrey(m): 11:04am On Dec 02, 2015 |
Lawconfessor:There is love in sharing |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by bigdrey(m): 11:04am On Dec 02, 2015 |
tuwayz:Thanks, there are many more though. |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by bigdrey(m): 1:28am On Dec 11, 2015 |
cc: lalasticlala |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Nobody: 4:32pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
Nice One Op. I just copied them for my use |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by lasisi69(f): 4:32pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
End time shortcuts 3 Likes |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by ModiKen(m): 4:33pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
OP, tanchu! Nice one. bettercreature: Obviously u are blind! Didnt u see where d OP said these shortcuts are for windows PCs 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by bettercreature(m): 4:33pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
JeffreyJamez:Non of the above works on APPLE LAPTOPS 1 Like |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Adatob(m): 4:34pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
Tho i know some buh thanks O.P |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by veekid(m): 4:34pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
Known before |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by ikombe: 4:35pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
Can it work on my querty Nokia E5 1 Like |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by b0y(m): 4:35pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
18 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by b0y(m): 4:35pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
ikombe: Does that phone still exist? |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by PHATE007(f): 4:35pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
BOOKMARKED....... Nice one op! |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Nobody: 4:35pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
Thumbs up @op |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by DetectiveDeb: 4:36pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
shift + del keys to delete a file without going through recycle bin. 11 Likes |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by asdfjklhaha(f): 4:36pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
Will it work on a phone |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Nobody: 4:37pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
Someone should try this ctrl + alt + Down arrow key 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Donpressman(m): 4:37pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
Buti why |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by zmtoz: 4:37pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
Good one |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by richidinho(m): 4:37pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
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Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by ikombe: 4:38pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
b0y:thats what am using and 2 of it to be precised . 1 for my main line the other wan for downloading unlimitedly with Mtn music+ 1 Like |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Lilimax(f): 4:39pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
You'll learn to appreciate these shortcuts the day your Mouse stops working suddenly or begins to malfunction-[ 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by agabusta: 4:39pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
shollynoob: nice one. I first fear, as if the world turned upside down 2 Likes |
Re: 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Every Computer Geek Should Know by Bigprozzie: 4:40pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
Nice one |
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