We Define IT
  • Home
  • Plans
  • Testimonials
  • Professional Services
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Login

Tech Tips Everyone Should Know

4/15/2023

0 Comments

 

There are billions of computers in the world today. In fact, 286 million computers shipped globally in 2022, and that was a 16% drop! Those figures make it obvious how many of us have access to computers, yet that doesn’t mean we all know the simple shortcuts available to us. This article rounds up top tech tips that can benefit every user.

Search Google smarter
Google is the market leader with over 85% of Web search traffic. But did you know you can search this popular online engine even easier? When you know you are looking for something on a particular site, you can narrow your search. Go to the Google search bar as normal, then, in the search box, type “site: www.website.com" (without quotes) with your search term. This refines your search.

So, if you wanted to find an article on coaching on the Forbes website, you would search “site: forbes.com and coaching.” You’ll see that all the responses you get back come from the Forbes domain.

Undo your mistakes
We all make mistakes while working on our computers. Here are some ways to undo the common ones.

“Unsending” an email is possible in Gmail. Go to Settings and set up the Undo Send section to give yourself 5, 10, 20, or 30 seconds. Then, save your changes, and you’ll have this option enabled in the future. It doesn’t technically “unsend” the email but delays sending it for a few seconds so you can stop it if need be.

You can also reopen a closed browser tab by using Ctrl+Shift+T on your PC or Command+Shift+T on your Mac. This reopens the last tab you closed. If you closed a bunch at once, you can also reopen them from your browser’s History dropdown menu.

Then, there’s Ctrl + Z for just about everything else. Pressing the control button and Z key together undoes your action in many Web browsers and operating systems. It will depend on your application and how far you can go back with this shortcut.

Capture your screen
Some modern PC keyboards come with a “print screen” key, which you can use to get a screenshot of the desktop windows. If you want to crop that screenshot, on Windows 10, go to Start and type Snipping Tool in the Search bar. You’ll get a box you can drag to any shape over your screen.

You can also take a screenshot on a Mac by pressing Command + Shift + 4. To crop the screenshot size and shape, you’ll press Command + Shift + 5.

One more little secret
How many times do you find yourself picking up your USB cable and trying to put it in the wrong way? You can stop doing so by looking for a symbol on the cable near where you’ll plug it in. It’s only found on one side, and it’s not for decoration. The symbol should be facing you when you plug in the USB. This will get it in the first time, whether you’re plugging in a vertical or horizontal cable.

These tech tips can help you be more efficient and effective with your technology, but you may still want help in other areas. Reach out to our IT experts today. We’re here to help. Call us at (888) 234-WDIT(9348).

Picture
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Stay connected to our Blog for vital, timely and  relevant information to keep your personal technology optimized, updated and protected.

    Categories

    All
    Browsers
    Cat
    Cconnectivity
    Cell Phone
    Children
    Cloud
    Computer
    Computer Damage
    Content Creation
    Cybersecurity
    Data
    Data Theft
    Deepfake Voice
    Dog
    Download
    Email
    Fake
    False Information
    Fraud
    Furry Family Member
    Google Search
    Graphics Card
    Guide
    Hacking
    Hard Drive
    Hardware
    Holidays
    Influencer
    Laptop
    Laptop Batteries
    Malware
    Managed Services
    Memory
    Mobile
    Mobile App Store
    Monitor
    Network
    New Device
    Online Shopping
    Operating System
    OS
    Password
    Password Autofill
    Password Manager
    Pet
    Pet Lover
    Pet Risk
    Printers
    Privacy
    Ransomware
    Repair
    Residential
    Safety
    Scam
    Seniors
    Shortcut
    Social Media
    Software
    Storage
    Tablets
    Tech Tips
    Victim
    Video Card
    Video Editing
    Windows

    Archives

    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020

    RSS Feed

Connect With Us
Remote First - Our Company Blog
 Facebook
Twitter
E-Mail
Instagram
LinkedIn
RSS Feed
Services

24/7 Remote Help Desk & NOC Services

Unlimited On-Site Technical Repair Services

Managed Anti-Virus, Malware, Spyware, Greyware, Rootkit and Identity Theft Protection


Windows / Mac / Linux / Unix File Server, Exchange and SQL Backup & Disaster Recovery

Secure, Redundant Cloud Storage

Apple, Windows Activesync, Android, Blackberry & Nokia Symbian Mobile Device Management

Managed IT Services Consulting

Virtual Chief Information Officer (CIO) Services
Client Remote Support

Enter 6-Digit Remote Support Code




Picture
Search Our Site

Home  |  @Home - Residential  |  @Work - Business  |  @School - Educational  |  @Worship - Spiritual |  Virtual CIO  |  Contact Us  |   Login

CALL US TOLL-FREE:  888-234-WDIT
Copyright ©2021  We Define IT LLC, All Rights Reserved. 
Site Design by  Nu Web Order Designs.  Hosting Powered by  Hostivity.

New York, New Jersey,  Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Technical, Computer,  Managed IT, Support, Services
  • Home
  • Plans
  • Testimonials
  • Professional Services
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Login