Ctrl+Shift+V: Ctrl+Shift+V: You probably know you can press Ctrl+V to paste, but that often brings a lot of baggage with it-if you're copying text from a website, it could include the original font, links, and other formatting you don't want.Like Thor's hammer returning to his hand, the tab will reappear in an instant.) (Bonus: if you accidentally close a tab and want to bring it back, press Ctrl+Shift+T. Ctrl+T and Ctrl+Shift+T: Instead of clicking that tiny New Tab button in your browser, press Ctrl+T to instantly open a new tab and start searching.Do this as often as possible, lest you lose everything when your computer crashes/loses power/your cat accidentally closes Microsoft Word.

Ctrl+S: Save the document you're working on.

I probably use this underrated keystroke more often than any other shortcut on this list. Ctrl+L: In a browser, press Ctrl+L and your cursor will automatically jump to the address bar, ready for you to type in a new search or web address.(Bonus: you can then use Ctrl+G to scroll through the results.) Ctrl+F: Ever search for something on Google, find a result that promises it has the phrase you're looking for, but you can't seem to find it in the 5,000-word article? Press Ctrl+F and you'll get a little search bar that helps you find any word or phrase on a page, instantly transporting you to the information you're seeking.When its icon appears, press Enter, and you'll have launched it without ever reaching for the mouse. Just press the Windows key-or hit Commnand+Space on a Mac-and start typing the name of the app in question. The Windows key (or Command+Space on a Mac): If you need to launch a new app, don't go clicking through your Start menu or Applications folder.You probably know a few (Ctrl+C to copy and Ctrl+V to paste, for example), but there are dozens of others that can replace the clicks you make all day long.

Let's start with the basics: learn as many keyboard shortcuts as your brain can store.

How to use quick text paste