Want to simplify your digital routine?
Want to simplify your digital routine?
- Reopen Closed Tabs: Accidentally closed a browser tab? No worries! On a PC, press
Ctrl + Shift + T
and on a Mac, pressCommand + Shift + T
to reopen the last closed tab. - Use Your Headphones as a Microphone: If you need a microphone in a pinch, you can use your headphones. Just plug them into the microphone jack, and they’ll work as a basic mic.
- Search Within a Specific Site: To find content on a specific website, use Google’s
site:
feature. For example, typesite:example.com your search term
to search only within that site. - Share YouTube Videos at a Specific Time: Want to share a YouTube video starting at a specific point? Pause the video at the desired time, click the “Share” button, and check the “Start at” box to get a link that starts the video at that exact moment.
- Use Emoji on Desktops: Emojis aren’t just for mobile devices. On a Mac, press
Control + Command + Spacebar
to open the emoji menu. On a PC, right-click where you can type and select “Emoji” from the menu. - Improve Your Typing with Grammarly: Grammarly is a great tool for checking spelling, grammar, and even style. It’s available as a browser extension and can help you write better across the web.
- Speed Up Your Computer: Regularly clear out temporary files and unused programs to keep your computer running smoothly. Tools like CCleaner can help automate this process.
- Use Keyboard Shortcuts: Learn and use keyboard shortcuts to save time. For example,
Ctrl + C
to copy,Ctrl + V
to paste, andCtrl + Z
to undo on a PC. On a Mac, useCommand
instead of Ctrl.
These tips can help you navigate technology more effectively and make your daily tasks a bit easier. Do you have any specific tech challenges you’re facing right now?
Sutharshana Sooriyakumar Answered question September 18, 2024
Hi Hashanthini,
Wow, these are some great tech tips! I especially love the one about reopening closed tabs – that will definitely come in handy. The headphone-microphone trick is really clever too! Thanks for sharing these tips, they’ll definitely help make daily tasks easier. 😊🙌
Sutharshana Sooriyakumar Edited answer September 20, 2024