keyboard shortcuts

Microsoft has quietly handed developers more control over how much assistance GitHub Copilot asserts in the editor, adding several practical toggles and workflow options in the August 2025 Visual Studio update so that suggestions appear on developers’ terms rather than at every keystroke...

Microsoft’s latest Copilot update pulls the assistant out of the right-hand rail and drops a compact, quick-view Copilot interface down at the bottom center of the screen — directly over the taskbar and in line with the Windows 11 Start area — while introducing an Alt+Space press-to-talk...

Windows 11 hides a surprising amount of useful functionality behind simple toggles and keyboard combos — the kind of small discoveries that turn a pleasant OS into a genuinely efficient workspace. Background / Overview Windows 11’s design refresh brought a centered Taskbar, rounded corners, and...

Chromebooks don’t use a Windows key or a traditional Print Screen button, but capturing your screen is still fast and flexible — whether you prefer a single keypress, the on-screen Screen Capture tool, voice control, an external keyboard, or a browser extension. This guide consolidates every...

I spend more hours than I care to count testing Windows laptops, and the single most underrated productivity habit I’ve picked up from that work is learning what the keyboard can do for you — not just the obvious Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V tricks, but the deeper, lesser-known shortcuts that shave minutes off...

Mouse Keys is one of Windows’ oldest — and often overlooked — accessibility tools: it lets you use the numeric keypad on your keyboard to move the mouse pointer, click, double‑click, drag and drop, and change the active mouse button without touching a physical mouse. It’s a small feature with...

Windows 11 hides a surprising number of practical, time-saving features behind ordinary keystrokes and system apps — and five of the most useful tricks are deceptively simple to learn. The short list widely shared in recent coverage (keyboard shortcuts, Focus/Focus Sessions, keyboard-driven...

Windows 11 ships with more productivity horsepower than it gets credit for — and many of the best time-savers are hidden behind simple keystrokes, underused system apps, and quiet defaults you can tweak in minutes. The five features below — essential keyboard shortcuts, Focus Sessions in the...

Mastering Windows 11 means more than just knowing your way around the interface; it’s about efficiency, speed, and unlocking the platform’s full potential through keyboard shortcuts. As Microsoft continues to refine its flagship operating system into 2025, certain shortcuts stand out as...

Amid a wave of user feedback and industry scrutiny, KDE’s developers are responding boldly to Microsoft’s heavily marketed Copilot key, a recently introduced hardware fixture on many new Windows laptops. Once touted as an innovative bridge between users and Microsoft’s AI assistant, the Copilot...

Microsoft’s official guidance on the “Print Screen” key has been quietly refreshed, and it confirms a simple truth Windows fans have felt for years: there’s more than one “right” way to capture your screen—and the defaults continue to evolve across Windows 10 and Windows 11. From Win+PrtScn...

Microsoft quietly updated its support guidance to clarify exactly what the Print Screen key does on Windows 11 and Windows 10—and how to capture your screen even if your laptop lacks a PrtScn key. The note confirms the enduring shortcuts (like Windows logo key + Print Screen to auto-save a...

Windows desktops often serve as a digital mirror of their users—an eclectic scatter of shortcuts, documents, and folders pasted hurriedly over a carefully chosen wallpaper. For decades, this iconic feature has defined Microsoft’s operating system. Yet, a growing number of Windows enthusiasts are...

Microsoft’s modern Windows 11 experience aims to strike a balance between refined aesthetics and essential convenience, but seasoned users know there’s a persistent gap between what Windows natively delivers and what power users truly need. This gap is most evident in features like powerful...

Timing tasks and tracking productivity have become central to how we interact with our computers, and Windows aims to make managing time as seamless as possible. Among the built-in utilities that cater to this need, the Clock app stands out as a multi-functional tool that bundles an alarm...

Measuring time accurately is a crucial need for countless users, and the built-in Clock app in Windows offers a robust, user-friendly stopwatch tool to address this demand. Whether you’re tracking workout intervals, monitoring your productivity, or simply ensuring that a boiling egg is cooked to...

OneNote users have long voiced a persistent complaint: why should one of Microsoft’s most versatile note-taking platforms lack the convenience of a simple paste plain text shortcut—a utility ubiquitous across both the Microsoft ecosystem and scores of productivity applications? That frustration...

Navigating an increasingly digital world requires accessible tools that empower all users to interact comfortably and efficiently with their devices. For those leveraging Windows 10, accessibility is not an afterthought but a fundamental design pillar, evidenced by powerful tools like...

Magnifier is a built-in accessibility tool in Windows 10 designed to enlarge parts of your screen, making text and images easier to see. When using the Calendar app, Magnifier can enhance readability and navigation. Here's how to effectively use Magnifier with Calendar: Turning on Magnifier...

Navigating Windows efficiently is a skill that transforms the user experience from a sluggish, point-and-click routine into a seamless, almost instinctive flow. Power users and IT professionals have long sung the praises of keyboard shortcuts, and for good reason: with the right combinations...