9 Computer Shortcuts Everyone Needs to Know

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Despite years of being slumped over keyboards in offices and basements across the world, many people don't realize how simple shortcuts can instantly ramp up their productivity. Sure, a single trick might only save you a fraction of a second -- but that shit adds up over time. After all, a minute is only a bunch of fractions of a second all added together. Think about it.

To that end, the helpful community in the AMA subreddit put together a banger of a list full of shortcuts meant to save you tons of time. You can Cmd+F or Ctrl+F (depending on your operating system) to find your trick of choice. But you already knew that, didn't you?

You don't need to be tech savvy to use these tricks. But they'll definitely make you seem like you are.

Only screenshot what you want

Avoid installing add-ons


Go back to your default browser zoom

Control YouTube like a master

Repeat actions in Excel instantly

Never use a browser menu again


Make a copy of your file as you move it

Bring back your X'ed out tab

Fix your broken computer