The mouse and trackpad are pretty fundamental to how we use our computers, but what if you're unable to use them in the usual way? Knowing the right shortcuts can save you time and the unnecessary headache. wired.trib.al/kdwdOJe 1/8
In Windows, the keyboard shortcuts you can use instead of a mouse or trackpad start simple and can get quite advanced. There's the Win button to open the Start menu, the Alt+Tab shortcut to switch between your open applications, and Alt+F4 to close down programs. 2/8
To control the behavior and position of open application windows, Win+Up maximizes them and Win+Down minimizes them. You can also tap Win+Left or Win+Right to snap the current window to the left or right of the screen. 3/8
If your keyboard has a numeric keypad at the side, go to Settings and choose Accessibility and Mouse.hen enable Mouse Keys to control the on-screen cursor using the keypad. 4/8
A lot of keyboard shortcuts work the same across Windows and macOS. Shortcuts like Cmd+C to copy, Cmd+V to paste, Cmd+S to save, and Cmd+A to select everything in the current field or document. 5/8
To switch between open apps, use Cmd+Tab if you're on Apple's operating system, and you can also press Cmd+Space to search your Mac. 6/8
If you’re looking to ditch your mouse, read the full article to discover more keyboard shortcuts. wired.trib.al/kdwdOJe 7/8
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