Type Exotic Characters
In addition to all the letters and symbols you see on your keyboard, you’d be surprised at the bewildering array of special characters you can type on your Mac. Try, hold down the E until you get extra options. Apple
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Do Not Disturb
Turning on the ‘Do Not Disturb‘ or ‘Focus‘ feature will stop all sounds from messages, emails, calls or anything that may disturb you while you are on a call or when trying to focus on work. You can customize the Focus feature to allow specific apps in different scenarios like Work, Personal etc. There a…
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Handy Settings Shortcut
There are lots of handy keyboard shortcuts to learn in Windows 11, but one of the most useful for anyone who is frequently changing settings is Windows + I. Pressing this key combination will open the Settings app. Windows 11
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Minimize All Windows
There are serveral different ways to minimize all open windows. Use the keyboard shortcut Windows + D to minimize all open windows. Use the Shake method, if the option is turned on. Open SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> MULTITASKING and move the Title bar window shake toggle to On. Now, when you click the title bar of an open window, keep the…
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Customize Start Menu
Open Settings, head to Personalization > Start, and use the toggles to enable or disable recently added apps, most-used apps, and recent items. If you click Folders, you can add shortcuts to various options – like Settings, Explorer, or specific folders – using the appropriate toggles. Windows 11
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Pin Frequently Used Apps
For those frequently used apps, you can “Pin” them for quick and easy access in either the Start or Taskbar area. By scrolling apps Click the Start button. Locate the shortcut for an app and right-click it. In the menu, select either Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar. By searching apps: Click the Start button. Type…
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Enhance Your Sound
You can improve or enhance your audio sound quality from speakers or any audio-out device using Enhance Audio feature. Right-click the volume icon in the taskbar. Select Sound settings. Click the arrow to the right of the audio device you are using. Scroll down through the options to Ena and move the toggle labeled Enhance audio…
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Start Menu Shortcuts
A quick and invaluable list of commonly used shortcuts is a hidden gem often overlooked. To display this handy menu that provides easy access to many Windows components, including Explorer, Settings, and sections of the Control Panel, perform either of the following: Right-click the START button Press Windows key + X Windows 10 Windows 11
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Exclude Edge in ALT + TAB
You can use Alt + Tab keyboard shortcut to switch between open applications and windows. With Windows 11, you can also include browser tabs from Microsoft Edge in the Alt + Tab list for easy navigation. To Exclude the browser tabs Go to START -> SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> MULTITASKING Look for the option that says “Show Microsoft Edge…
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Banish Distractions with Focus Assist
Focus Assist, referred to as “quiet hours” or “do not disturb,” is a notification management tool that allows you to avoid distracting notifications. Setting this up will enable users to specify appropriate notifications to appear during specified times. Windows 10 – Focus Assist Go to START -> SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> FOCUS ASSIST to adjust settings. …