Tag: Windows PC

  • 50 keyboard shortcuts every Windows user should know

    50 keyboard shortcuts every Windows user should know

    Keyboard shortcuts can help you stay focused, lessen repeated effort, and greatly boost your productivity. For instance, you may select text and use the shortcut Ctrl+C to copy it. The shortcut is quicker than lifting your hands off the keyboard, using the mouse to highlight, right-clicking, choosing copy, and then putting them back on the keyboard.

    There are several keyboard shortcuts offered in Windows, but you do not need to master them all. Just the ones that will make your life simpler and increase productivity should be kept in mind.

    These are the major keyboard shortcuts that every Windows user needs to be familiar with:

    Keyboard shortcut Action
    Ctrl + A Select all content.
    Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert) Copy selected items to clipboard.
    Ctrl + X Cut selected items to clipboard.
    Ctrl + V (or Shift + Insert) Paste content from clipboard.
    Ctrl + Z Undo an action, including undelete files (limited).
    Ctrl + Y Redo an action.
    Ctrl + Shift + N Create new folder on desktop or File Explorer.
    Alt + F4 Close active window. (If no active window is present, a shutdown box appears.)
    Ctrl + D (Del) Delete selected item to the Recycle Bin.
    Shift + Delete Delete the selected item permanently, skipping Recycle Bin.
    F2 Rename selected item.
    Esc Close current task.
    Alt + Tab Switch between open apps.
    PrtScn Take a screenshot and stores it in the clipboard.
    Windows key + I Open Settings app.
    Windows key + E Open File Explorer.
    Windows key + A Open Action center.
    Windows key + D Display and hide the desktop.
    Windows key + L Lock device.
    Windows key + V Open Clipboard bin.
    Windows key + Period (.) or Semicolon (;) Open emoji panel.
    Windows key + PrtScn Capture a full screenshot in the “Screenshots” folder.
    Windows key + Shift + S Capture part of the screen with Snip & Sketch.
    Windows key + Left arrow key Snap app or window left.
    Windows key + Right arrow key Snap app or window right.

    Desktop shortcuts

    On Windows, you can use these keyboard shortcuts to open, close, navigate, and perform tasks more quickly throughout the desktop experience, including the Start menu, Taskbar, Settings, and more.

    Keyboard shortcut Action
    Windows key (or Ctrl + Esc) Open Start menu.
    Ctrl + Arrow keys Change Start menu size.
    Ctrl + Shift + Esc Open Task Manager.
    Ctrl + Shift Switch keyboard layout.
    Alt + F4 Close active window. (If no active window is present, a shutdown box appears.)
    Ctrl + F5 (or Ctrl + R) Refresh current window.
    Ctrl + Alt + Tab View open apps.
    Ctrl + Arrow keys (to select) + Spacebar Select multiple items on desktop or File Explorer.
    Alt + Underlined letter Runs command for the underlined letter in apps.
    Alt + Tab Switch between open apps while pressing Tab multiple times.
    Alt + Left arrow key Go back.
    Alt + Right arrow key Go forward.
    Alt + Page Up Move up one screen.
    Alt + Page Down Move down one screen.
    Alt + Esc Cycle through open windows.
    Alt + Spacebar Open context menu for the active window.
    Alt + F8 Reveals typed password in Sign-in screen.
    Shift + Click app button Open another instance of an app from the Taskbar.
    Ctrl + Shift + Click app button Run app as administrator from the Taskbar.
    Shift + Right-click app button Show window menu for the app from the Taskbar.
    Ctrl + Click a grouped app button Cycle through windows in the group from the Taskbar.
    Shift + Right-click grouped app button Show window menu for the group from the Taskbar.
    Ctrl + Left arrow key Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word.
    Ctrl + Right arrow key Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word.
    Ctrl + Up arrow key Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph
    Ctrl + Down arrow key Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph.
    Ctrl + Shift + Arrow key Select block of text.
    Ctrl + Spacebar Enable or disable Chinese IME.
    Shift + F10 Open context menu for selected item.
    F10 Enable app menu bar.
    Shift + Arrow keys Select multiple items.
    Windows key + X Open Quick Link menu.
    Windows key + Number (0-9) Open the app in number position from the Taskbar.
    Windows key + T Cycle through apps in the Taskbar.
    Windows key + Alt + Number (0-9) Open Jump List of the app in number position from the Taskbar.
    Windows key + D Display and hide the desktop.
    Windows key + M Minimize all windows.
    Windows key + Shift + M Restore minimized windows on the desktop.
    Windows key + Home Minimize or maximize all but the active desktop window.
    Windows key + Shift + Up arrow key Stretch desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen.
    Windows key + Shift + Down arrow key Maximize or minimize active desktop windows vertically while maintaining width.
    Windows key + Shift + Left arrow key Move active window to monitor on the left.
    Windows key + Shift + Right arrow key Move active window to monitor on the right.
    Windows key + Left arrow key Snap app or window left.
    Windows key + Right arrow key Snap app or window right.
    Windows key + S (or Q) Open Search.
    Windows key + Alt + D Open date and time in the Taskbar.
    Windows key + Tab Open Task View.
    Windows key + Ctrl + D Create new virtual desktop.
    Windows key + Ctrl + F4 Close active virtual desktop.
    Windows key + Ctrl + Right arrow Switch to the virtual desktop on the right.
    Windows key + Ctrl + Left arrow Switch to the virtual desktop on the left.
    Windows key + P Open Project settings.
    Windows key + A Open Action center.
    Windows key + I Open Settings app.
    Backspace Return to the Settings app home page.
  • Here are some of the easiest ways to transfer data from an iPhone to Windows PC

    Here are some of the easiest ways to transfer data from an iPhone to Windows PC

    Sometimes the process of transferring data from an iPhone to a Windows PC is so hard that you start to question why you spent so much money on this flashy Apple flagship.

    If there isn’t a lot of data stored on the iPhone, transferring data from the iPhone to a PC may not be a problem. While those who have thousands of photos and 4K videos may experience bothersome issues, since the iPhone’s compatibility with a Windows PC is not too friendly.

    You can transfer photos and videos from an iPhone to a Windows PC using the techniques listed below:

    Apple iTunes

    There are two ways, USB or Wi-Fi, to sync your music, videos, photos, contacts, calendars, and device backups through your iTunes account.

    Sync Apple iTunes via USB

    Open iTunes. Make sure you’ve got the most recent version.

    1. Connect your iPhone to your PC via USB. You will see a device appear in the upper left corner of iTunes under Connected Devices.
    2. Click on the mobile icon.
    3. Click Settings on the left side of iTunes to see the categories of content you can sync.
    4. Select the content, then click on Sync in iTunes.
    5. In the lower right corner of iTunes, click Apply. Automatic synchronisation will be activated. Your devices will now sync whenever you connect via USB and have iTunes open.

    Windows AutoPlay

    Want to have more control over the location of your PC backup of your iPhone’s files? Grab the USB cable once more and give Windows AutoPlay a try.Plug in your iPhone via USB.

    • Open the Settings menu on your PC and click Devices.
    • Click on AutoPlay on the left side of the screen.
    • Click on Choose AutoPlay Defaults to tell your PC where to put your photos, files and music.

    Import photos and videos through Windows Photos app

    If none of these methods work for you, you can open the Windows 10 pictures app and choose to import from device after connecting your phone to your computer.

    • Turn your phone on and unlock it. Your PC will not detect the device if it is locked.
    • On your PC, click the Start button and then click Photos to open the Photos app.
    • Select Import > From a USB device, then select the device. You can choose the items you want to import and where you want to save them. Give detection and transfer some time.

    Third-party softwares

    There are two third-party tools that can simplify the process of transferring and syncing data between your iPhone and PC:

    • You can manage the files on your iPhone and export or import your data between the two devices using EaseUS’s MobiMover. When connected up, you may configure it to back up your phone with a single click. Your data can be transferred across two separate iPhones as well.
    • Similar automatic wireless device syncing capabilities are offered by iMazing. Your data, apps, and preferred settings can all be transferred when upgrading to a new version of the iPhone.