A year ago, my daily chores on the computer were so many that I hardly finished them regularly. But, when I admitted that I needed to upgrade my typing skills, I have never seen a day when computer work has taken over my time. I know there are hundreds of applications, software, and shortcut apps that are making our typing work easier, but I have a much simpler method. Hmmm…I'm talking about keyboard shortcuts.
If you are a technology freak or use a computer daily, you must be aware of a few simplest and everyday keyboard shortcuts. I guarantee you these easy peasy tricks will save you a lot of time and effort as they worked for me. More importantly, the keyboard shortcuts become more intuitive when you use them more often. So, I'm going to list the top crazy keyboard shortcuts that I have been using happily for around a year.
So…my dear Akko mechanical keyboards users, let's get into it shortly!
Let's start with the simplest and easiest keyboard shortcuts: cut, copy, and paste. So, let's simplify your workflow with three essential keyboard shortcuts:
These key shortcuts are the easiest to learn. They are also beginner-friendly and universally applicable. Plus, they are conveniently located next to each other. More importantly, these keys streamline tasks in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and beyond. Just imagine you are seamlessly copying and pasting links while browsing at the same time.
It will definitely make your daily work a breeze. You can easily boost productivity and reduce mouse dependency. Also, you'll zip through tasks with these shortcuts while freeing time for more strategic and creative pursuits. So, let's get started and experience the difference for yourself!
Did you need to capture a document, video frame picture, or a web page to see their details or for later use? You can take a screenshot of anything on your PC screen in seconds. When I was unaware of this key shortcut, I was using various online apps to take screenshots on my PC’s screen. Most of those apps were premium. But, why would you use a premium application, which is difficult to use if you have this key shortcut to grab a screenshot? So, let's reveal what that secret key shortcut is.
So, press the Print Screen (PrtScn or Print Scr) button on your MonsGeek M1 V5 keyboard if you are a PC user to take a screenshot. It is conveniently located near the F12 key. This instant snapshot is saved to your Pictures/Screenshots folder. This shows they will be ready for sharing or reference. You can seamlessly share important images, save receipts, or document errors. What if you are a Mac user? Can they take screenshots on Mac Laptops too? Yes, they can!
For this purpose, press Shift+Cmd+4 on Macs. Then, drag the crosshairs to select the desired area. Your image will momentarily appear in the bottom-right corner before landing on your desktop. I think it's a cool key shortcut to quickly preserve and share visual info with minimal fuss. Now, there are no more tedious descriptions or missed details due to the inability to take a screenshot like on a phone. So, let's increase productivity and clarity on our PCs and Mac devices with this time-saving technique.
Are you really tired of endless scrolling through long documents and text but didn't find what you are looking for? Now, you can find what you need instantly with the Search & Find function. Simply press the following shortcut keys:
These key shortcuts will help you to open a search pane in most programs. You can then type in your desired word or phrase and that's it. As a result, it will show you the exact words, text, or phrases that you have searched. However, if you want to navigate matches with ease, use the down arrow and numerical indicators (e.g., 1/10).
Interestingly, you can refine your search by enclosing text in quotation marks for exact matches. Now, there is no more tedious scrolling through documents or web pages. Just save time and boost productivity with this simple key shortcut. Search & Find will streamline your workflow no matter if you are working on Word, PDFs, or web browsers. I think you should give it a try, especially if you are using Akko custom mechanical keyboards.
If you want to secure your workstation in seconds, this key shortcut will do that for you. After all, frequent locking is a must for protecting sensitive business information. Also, it prevents unauthorized access to your important information. Luckily, it's easy to do that now. Press Win+L on a Windows keyboard and use Cmd+Ctrl+Q on Mac keyboards to instantly lock your computer screen.
In this way, your computer will instantly revert to the lock screen until you unlock it again. It's an easy tip to protect confidential data and ensure compliance with data security policies. In addition to that, these simple shortcuts give you peace of mind no matter if you are stepping away for a meeting or lunch. Just quickly lock down your workstation and safeguard critical information with ease. Let's just boost security and reduce risk in one swift key press.
Now, it's my reader's turn to share the other easy-peasy key shortcuts.
