Try this, Mac friends: Hit Option + Cmd + L to quickly open your Downloads folder. If your browser is active, it’ll show your latest browser downloads. Nice.
⌨️ Keyboard master: On a PC, press the Windows key + a number to launch or switch to the corresponding program on the taskbar. Pro tip: Click, hold down and drag a program to reorder.
➡️ Lightning fast: In Microsoft Word, use Ctrl + the arrow keys to quickly move through words or paragraphs. Combine with Shift to select text as you go.
Attn., shortcut newbies: Start working these into your repertoire. Try Ctrl + A to select all of something, Ctrl + X to cut your selection, Ctrl + V to paste, Ctrl + Z to undo your last action and Ctrl + Y to redo. On a Mac, use Cmd instead of Ctrl.
Keyboard rockstar: Move through your open tabs with just your keyboard. Press Ctrl + Tab on Windows or Cmd + Tab on a Mac to cycle. To quickly close your active tab, hit Ctrl + W on Windows or, on a Mac, Cmd + W.
Use YouTube without a mouse: When you’re watching YouTube videos, press K to pause or play, J to rewind 10 seconds, and L to fast-forward 10 seconds. And, while you’re there, join me at YouTube.com/KimKomando.
🔍 Looking for a file? On a PC, hit the Windows key and start typing its name. That’s it. On a Mac, hit Cmd + spacebar and type away. This shortcut saves so much time!
👨💻 Learn these if you have a Mac: Hit Cmd + W to close a window and Cmd + Q to quit an app. Now, use all that time I just saved you to tell someone how much Kim Komando helps you. (Shameless, I know.)