Everyday tips and tricks for the PC - Part 1

Shortcuts - get there without detours

You can use key combinations, called shortcuts, to significantly simplify working on the computer because you save hand grips or moving with the mouse. For example, if you want to save and print a Word document, all you need to do that are two commands CTRL + S and CTRL + P. A little practice is worthwhile. Because whoever uses shortcuts frequently can usually soon hit the keys "blindly" like a piano player. And if something goes wrong? CTRL + Z undoes it.

Selection of important shortcuts for Windows

Windows Logo + M = minimize all windows

SHIFT + Windows Logo + M = undo minimize

ALT + F4 = close window, close program

SHIFT + Delete = delete selected element immediately without sending it to the Recycle Bin

CTRL + A = select all items in the current window

CTRL + X = = cut

CTRL + C = copy

CTRL + V = paste

CTRL + Z = undo

Ctrl + P = print

Ctrl + S = save

CTRL + Escape = open start menu (select using arrow key)

CTRL + ALT + Delete = reboot (upon crash/if programs no longer respond)

CTRL + drag file to a folder = copy file

New shortcuts as of Windows 7

Windows Logo + UP ARROW = maximize window

Windows Logo + DOWN ARROW = minimize window

Windows Logo + + (plus key) = zoom in

Windows Logo + - (minus key) = zoom out

Shortcuts for Mac OS X

The key combinations on the Mac are normally very similar to the PC shortcuts. An overview is available here:
http://www.maceinsteiger.de/mac-os-shortcuts/