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45+ time-saving Windows keyboard shortcuts that supercharged my daily routine
Winsage
September 3, 2025

45+ time-saving Windows keyboard shortcuts that supercharged my daily routine

Keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11 can significantly improve productivity. Key shortcuts include: Productivity Shortcuts: - Ctrl + C: Copy highlighted text or a file. - Ctrl + V: Paste copied content while retaining format. - Ctrl + Shift + V: Paste copied content without formatting. - Windows key + V: Access Clipboard tool for previously copied items. - Ctrl + X: Cut highlighted item. - Ctrl + Z: Undo last action. - Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action. - Ctrl + F: Open Find tool. - Ctrl + A: Select all items. - Ctrl + S: Save work. - Ctrl + Backspace: Delete previous word. - Ctrl + Delete: Delete next word. Accessibility Shortcuts: - Win + Plus (+): Activates Magnifier tool. - Win + Minus (-): Zooms out with Magnifier. - Win + Ctrl + Enter: Launches Narrator. - Shift key five times: Enables Sticky Keys. - Left Shift + Left Alt + Print Screen: Toggles high contrast mode. - Win + Ctrl + C: Toggles color filters. - Win + U: Opens Accessibility menu. - Win + Ctrl + O: Opens on-screen keyboard. Navigation Shortcuts: - Ctrl + Alt + Tab: Displays open apps. - Win + S: Opens Windows Search. - Win + Tab: Accesses Task View. - Win + D: Minimizes/restores all windows. - Win + Left/Right Arrow: Snaps window to side. - Win + Up Arrow: Maximizes window. - Win + Down Arrow: Minimizes window. - Win + Ctrl + D: Creates new desktop. - Win + Ctrl + F4: Closes current desktop. - Win + Number Key: Opens taskbar app pinned to that number. File Management Shortcuts: - Win + E: Opens File Explorer. - F2: Renames selected file/folder. - Shift + Delete: Permanently deletes item. - Ctrl + N: Opens new File Explorer window. - Ctrl + Shift + N: Creates new folder. - Alt + Enter: Opens Properties window. - Alt + Left/Right Arrow: Navigates File Explorer history. - Alt + Up Arrow: Moves back one folder level. Browser Shortcuts: - Ctrl + T: Opens new tab. - Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopens last closed tab. - Ctrl + W: Closes current tab. - Ctrl + Tab: Moves right through tabs. - Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Moves left through tabs. - Ctrl + Shift + N: Opens new private browsing window. - Alt + Left/Right Arrow: Navigates tab history. - Ctrl + D: Bookmarks current page. - Ctrl + H: Opens browser history. - Ctrl + N: Opens new browser window.
freeDictionaryApp: Open Source Android App That Helps You Get Information on a Word
AppWizard
December 20, 2024

freeDictionaryApp: Open Source Android App That Helps You Get Information on a Word

freeDictionaryApp is a free and open-source dictionary application for Android, developed by Yamin Siahmargooei using Kotlin. It is based on the Free Dictionary API, which has not been updated in two years. The app features an intuitive user interface with a search bar, providing word types, definitions, examples, and a text-to-speech function. Users can save favorite words, access search history, generate random words, and share word details easily. However, it only supports single-word searches. The app can be installed via F-Droid or downloaded from its GitHub repository.
Chrome on Android can now read the internet as a new update improves app accessbility
AppWizard
June 18, 2024

Chrome on Android can now read the internet as a new update improves app accessbility

The overflow menu in the text-to-speech feature allows users to disable text highlighter and auto scroll functions, change the speaking voice's language with 12 options, and customize the voice style. The text-to-speech function in Chrome will continue to work as long as the browser is in the foreground, but will stop if the browser is closed or the home screen is accessed.
Google Chrome Will Now Be Able to Read Webpages Aloud on Android
AppWizard
June 17, 2024

Google Chrome Will Now Be Able to Read Webpages Aloud on Android

Google Chrome's Listen to This Page feature allows users to have text on a website read out loud on an Android device. The feature supports multiple languages and voice options. Users can control playback with a miniplayer at the bottom of the screen and adjust settings for playback speed and voice type.
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