Tag: fixieit tech tips
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Did you know you can make your own shortcuts in Windows? It’s easy and extremely useful for apps you open daily. Right-click any app icon → Properties → go to the Shortcut tab.In the “Shortcut key” field, press a key combination like Ctrl + Alt + M, and it instantly becomes your custom shortcut. From…
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File Explorer is where most of us spend a lot of time — opening folders, copying files, renaming documents. But instead of clicking endlessly, you can use shortcuts to do it all faster. Here are the most useful ones: Try using these for a day and you’ll feel the difference — File Explorer suddenly becomes…
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Multitasking is much easier when you know how to snap windows side-by-side. If you’re on Windows 11, you can also hold Windows + Z to open the Snap Layouts menu — it lets you neatly organize 2, 3, or even 4 apps on your screen. Once you get used to snapping windows with the keyboard,…
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Some shortcuts aren’t as famous, but they’re incredibly useful once you discover them. These are simple but powerful. Especially Windows + V, which lets you paste from your clipboard history — a huge time-saver if you copy text or links often.
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Function keys (F1 to F12) have been around since the early days of Windows — and they’re still incredibly useful. Here’s a quick guide: These are simple, old-school, but still among the fastest ways to get things done — especially for office and IT users who love efficiency.
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If you still keep reminders on paper or your desk is full of sticky notes, Windows has a digital version that’s cleaner, faster, and far more practical. Sticky Notes in Windows is one of the simplest yet most powerful productivity tools. It lets you create quick reminders, jot down ideas, or track tasks — all…
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Copy-paste is something we all do constantly — but Windows has taken it a step further with Clipboard History, a feature many users don’t even realize exists. Press Windows + V to open your clipboard history. Instead of just pasting the last copied item, it shows everything you’ve copied — text, links, and images —…
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Distractions are productivity killers. Every pop-up, email, or message can break your flow. Windows solves this with Focus Assist, a built-in feature designed to help you concentrate without interruptions. To enable it, go to Settings → System → Focus Assist. You can choose from three modes: You can even set automatic rules, like activating Focus…
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Screenshots are part of everyday work — from sharing errors to saving receipts or capturing tutorials. Windows’ built-in Snipping Tool is an underrated gem that makes this easy and professional. To open it, press Windows + Shift + S, or search “Snipping Tool” in the Start menu. You’ll see several options: After capturing, your image…
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Have you ever wished you could separate your work life and personal space on the same computer? That’s exactly what Virtual Desktops in Windows do. You can create multiple desktops, each with its own open apps and layout. For example, one desktop for work, another for entertainment, and a third for research. To open it,…