Tips and tricks for the computer that everyone should know

Many hardcore computer users can think of themselves as learning new tricks, but there are always new ways to hone your computer skills and bet you'll find at least one useful thing here that you didn't know.
We have compiled some of the most useful computer tips you should use. The ultimate goal is to help you become more productive by removing valuable seconds from your workflow. Of course, you can still pass on these tips to your not-so-smart friends and family to help them become better PC users.
The original guide with tips and tricks was published in 2013. Since then we have reviewed the article, pulled a few suggestions that are no longer relevant and added a lot more than we saw as a must on this list. The original guide was also very focused on Windows, and it still is, but we have added a lot of equivalent information on macOS and links that are typically used by desktop users.
General tips:
Returning to a closed tab We have devoted a section to web browsing later, but it is too useful to miss it. Has the tab accidentally closed? Just press Ctrl + Shift + T to open the last closed tab and return to what you did (Cmd + Shift + T on Mac).
Hanging on Windows and Running Multiple Monitors If you press the Windows key + the arrow keys, a window will click quickly on both sides of both monitors. If you press Shift + Windows Key + Arrows, the window will switch to the other screen. While pressing Windows + P, you can quickly set up a second screen or projector.

As mentioned above, we prefer to use the power of Mission Control in macOS to handle virtual desktops, switch between applications, and reach the top of the desktop. Although Macs do not support Windows click out of the box, we strongly recommend a $ 0.99 app called Magnet.
Password Protected Files A simple way to block access to certain files is to create an encrypted archive. You probably already have a copy of 7-Zip, WinRAR or The Unarchiver (Mac) or an installed equivalent. Create a new archive, select to encrypt the content and protect it with a password.
Undo anywhere to correct these minor errors Did you know that you can undo almost any action? Ctrl + Z is the last shortcut key and you probably already knew that. However, please note that the cancellation does not apply only to the entry. If you accidentally delete or move a file, you can press Ctrl + Z to bring it back to where it was (Ctrl + Y will cancel it again).
YouTube shortcuts If you've been thinking about using the space bar to pause a YouTube video (except when the focus is elsewhere and it doesn't work), try using K to pause while J and L are doing move forward / backward for 10 seconds. M works to silence. Super helpful.
Find your WiFi password Access the "Network and Sharing Center" in Windows. Right-click the Wi-Fi Network Connection> Wireless Properties icon. Click the Show Characters check box to display the WiFi password.

Under macOS, all passwords are stored in the Keychain application. Use Spotlight to search for "Keychain Access". Open the app and find the name of your Wi-Fi network in the list of saved access details. Double-click on it and click on the box to display the password (this requires the operating system password).
Adopt a Clipboard Manager Once you get used to trusting a clipboard manager, increasing productivity works the same way you become more efficient with multiple monitors or virtual desktops. We have devoted an article to this, but in short, try Windows ClipClip. Use for MacOS Flycut.

Screen image as you like It is easy to make a screen simply by touching a screen print on the keyboard. But Windows and MacOS offer various other ways to take a screenshot, many of which are better options. But then there is a screenshot and an annotation. We like Monosnap because of its simplicity, its speed and its independent support of the platform.
Take a picture of your phone How many times have you ever wanted to take a picture and immediately transfer it to your workflow on your PC.