14 Computer Tricks

Here are 14 time saving computer hacks we wish we could have learned sooner. There are 3 types of computer users. The first ones use their Mouse, second ones who use their keyboard and third ones who prefer talking to Cortana or Siri. No matter which category you belong, do you know about these tricks that reveal the unknown possibilities of your computer and give an absolute boost in your productivity and into your security.

#1 Control plus T:

Control plus T opens opens a new tab. When you do lot of work on your PC and your web browser is your number one tool, opening new tabs is an action that you do many times during the day. Instead of doing it with your mouse, you can simply press Ctrl and the letter t and a new tab will open. If you are using a Macbook, you will press command instead of control.

#2 Ask Google about any problem number:

You can ask Google about any problem you're facing before even going to a PC expert. Majority of IT problems are simple issues that can easily be resolved by following a few steps. Neverthless, most people got panic when anything wrong happens and run to the nearest PC expert. Only remember to be cool and slow down. You can write your problem into the Google search bar and read what Microsoft or the various Tech forums have to tell you. You can probably find the solution there and won't need to spend money on an expert.

#3 Currency conversions:

For currency conversions, use the Google search bar in place of a calculator. When you have something as beautiful as Google, if you're traveling abroad and you need to see how much money you will get with the exchange you can simply write down the amount of money and the currencies of the country where you'll be traveling. A simple 100 dollars to Euros will be sufficient to learn how much you'll win or lose from The Exchange.

#4 Laptop battery charging:

Laptop battery charges faster when in airplane mode. If your laptop is on airplane mode many features like your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are disabled. This reduces some pressure off your battery and allows it to charge faster than if operating normally. You can expect to see your laptop fully charged 10 to 15 minutes faster than if you had the airplane mode off that's useful.

#5 Automatically download images:

Download any Google image automatically by pressing alt and then clicking on the image. Many people right click on images and select the save option but there is a much easier and faster way to download a photo on your computer. You can just push alt and then left click on an image and it will be automatically saved on your computer, in your downloads folder on a MacBook. You can press control and then click on the image it will then give you a drop down menu in which you can select, copy image.

#6 Hide your IP address:

Always Hide your IP address so that no one can see what you're doing. There are many ways that can hide your IP address and make your browsing invisible. First of all you need to install a good VPN on your internet browser which changes your real location. Then you can download peer block which also hides your address and gives you the capability to do whatever you want with nobody knowing.

#7 Download F dot locks:

Downloading F dot Locks make your computer screen brightness adjust automatically to its surroundings. There are many of you who work on your computers from different environments and know how hard it is to be in a dark space with an extremely bright screen. Many computers have the night shift mode which adjusts the brightness during the night. You can also download and install F dot locks that automatically adjusts the screen's brightness based on every environment it's placed. It has a great alternative if the night shift mode isn't satisfactory for you.

#8 A clean desktop means:

A Clean Desktop means a faster computer. If you have problems with your computer speed it might be the fact that your desktop is full of icons. Instead of having a folder for every little thing on your desktop you can make one folder and organize everything in there. Next keep all your apps in the taskbar and you will be left with an almost empty desktop. This action will at once maximize your computer speed.

#9 Find out whos stealing your WiFi:

Find out who has been stealing your Wi-Fi. Isn't it madenning when your connection is slow because someone else is taking advantage of your Wi-Fi. If you don't just intend to change your password but also find out who the thief or thieves are, then you can download who is on my Wi-Fi and maybe go confront them. There is nothing more embarrassing than telling anyone that you know he has been stealing from you.

#10 Recover deleted files:

You can recover deleted files even if you've cleaned the recycle bin. Deleting files and then emptying the recycle bin can prove to be very circumvent. As you may realize afterward that in that pile there was a file that you really needed. What you can do is just download recuva, it is the top program to recover permanently deleted files, you just choose what type of file you're looking for and the program searches everything for you. If it has been a very long time since you deleted a file it's possible that the program won't be able to find it.

#11 Check for computer hack:

If you observe some signs, your computer has been hacked. Millions of people get hacked every day and you can be one of them at some point. Seeing your antivirus being turned off is one of the first key signs. Also when you try to log into your computer and suddenly your password doesn't work it is another serious indication that something is wrong. Lastly a confirm sign that you have been hacked is if you see your cursor moving on its own. In this case take your laptop to an IT expert and try to resolve the issue.

#12 Windows Plus C enables you to start talking to Cortana:

Windows plus C allow you to start talking to Cortana. For users who have purchased Microsoft laptops or use PCS with the latest Windows 10 version, Cortana is the digital person who can guide you through anything you need. If you don't know how to do a certain action or are bored of using the mouse, you can press windows and the letter c and ask Cortana anything you want. She will ask you questions in order to guide you for the action you need to perform. If on the contrary you're using a Macbook you will need to press command and then the space bar to start talking to Siri.

#13 Control Plus Q quits your web:

Control Plus Q evacuate your web browser. Another staggeringly useful shortcut is the one that exits your web browser, In this case you have to press control and then the letter Q. Once again if you are using a Macbook, you use the command button in place of the control button. This way everything occurs a bit faster.

#14 Control plus I turns the text:

Control Plus I makes the text style into italics style when combining the control key and the letter i there are various things that can happen in a total of 147 different programs. However, the most ordinary and common use of the combination is to turn text in word and other text editing programs from normal style into italics. All that you need to do is highlight the word or words you want and press the two keys. For Mac users you will have to press the command key and then the letter i in order to perform the same action.

So how useful were the above keyboard hacks and how much time will they save you in your daily routine.