Tag: windows

Tech Tip of The Week: Spotlight Search

Mac uses can do a spotlight search by pressing Command + the Spacebar, this will open a search bar that can be used to search your computer for software or files as well as search for definitions, weather, and news.
You can choose what appears in your Spotlight Searches in your System Preferences, click here for a guide on how to change your Spotlight settings.

Windows users can use a similar search by pressing the Windows Key.

This week’s tip might be short, but knowing how to use spotlight search can make the overall experience of using your computer easier!

Tech Tip of the Week: Character Map on Windows

If you have ever needed to use a special character but don’t know how to, you’re in luck if you are a Windows user!

Windows computers come with a character map that can be accessed by searching  “character map” in the start menu. This Character map contains ever special character possible and Alt + [Numpad Code] that can be used to type each character.

Tech Tip of the Week: Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

Some of the most common and helpful Windows keyboard shortcuts are:

Ctrl+C will copy a selected item to your clipboard
Ctrl+V will paste the item in the clipboard
Ctrl+Z will undo the previous action
Ctrl+P will print the current page/document
Ctrl+S will save the current page/document
Ctrl+F will open the search to find a term in the current page

A full list of keyboard shortcuts for Windows can be found here.