10 "God-Tier" Keyboard Shortcuts

About this video

• Video Title: 10 "God-Tier" Keyboard Shortcuts
• Channel: FixIn60
• Speakers: None explicitly named in the transcript.
• Duration: 00:05:32

Overview

This video demonstrates ten essential keyboard shortcuts for Windows users to enhance productivity and efficiency. It aims to help viewers avoid common computer frustrations by replacing time-consuming mouse actions with faster keyboard commands, covering tasks from managing clipboard history and browser tabs to taking precise screenshots and managing frozen applications.

Key takeaways

• Clipboard History (Windows + V): Access a history of up to 25 copied items (text, links, screenshots) to paste multiple items without losing previous ones.
• Restore Closed Tab (Ctrl + Shift + T or Cmd + Shift + T on Mac): Instantly reopen the last closed browser tab, and can be used repeatedly to restore an entire session.
• Emoji and Symbol Picker (Windows key + .): Quickly insert emojis, symbols, and access clipboard history without opening new tabs or searching online.
• Screenshot Snipping Tool (Windows + Shift + S): Capture specific portions of the screen directly to the clipboard, eliminating the need for the Print Screen button and a separate editing program.
• Word Deletion (Ctrl + Backspace): Delete an entire word at once by holding Ctrl while pressing Backspace, significantly speeding up text editing.
• App Launcher (Windows key + 1-9): Launch applications pinned to the taskbar by pressing the Windows key plus their corresponding number (1 for the first app, 2 for the second, etc.).
• Navigation Shortcuts (Alt + Left/Right Arrow): Move back or forward through browser history or file explorer folders quickly without using the mouse.
• Paste as Plain Text (Ctrl + Shift + V): Paste copied content without any formatting, ensuring it matches the destination document's style.
• Show Desktop (Windows key + D): Instantly minimize all open windows to view the desktop, and pressing it again restores the windows to their previous positions.
• Direct Task Manager Access (Ctrl + Shift + Esc): Open the Task Manager immediately to close unresponsive applications without navigating through the Ctrl + Alt + Delete menu.