Have you recently entered the digital age and purchased your first Windows or Mac computer? Or are you seeking to sharpen your skills? No matter what it is, several computer tricks are designed to help you save money, time, and effort. Also, applying these tricks will make your life easier and streamline regular tasks. 
Compress Large Files
Do you regularly work with large files? If so, you must know the trick to compress them quickly, so they don’t take up a lot of storage space on your system. Although you may think this is a complex process, it can make your life easier and ensure enough storage space on your computer for your files and documents. Furthermore, compressing large files makes it easier to share them with colleagues or friends.
When compressing files, you must remember that the scale within which a file can be compressed depends on the file type. Also, it is dependent on the computing system. For example, if you wish to compress PDF files, you can right-click on the file and choose the Compression button or the Send to button on your Windows computer. On the other hand, you can compress PDF files using the Preview application on a Mac computer. For more information, click https://setapp.com/how-to/compress-pdf-files.
Reopen Closed Browser Tabs
Accidentally closing browser tabs is a problem that is all too common in the computer world. Unfortunately, only some people know how to bounce back from this mistake without losing a beat.
If you have encountered this situation, you know how difficult it can be to locate the website you were browsing. You may try to scroll through the History tab, but the process is time-consuming.
Luckily, there’s a quick solution. You can reopen a closed browser tab by pressing Control + Shift + T (Windows users) or Command + Shift + T (Mac users). However, if you have accidentally closed three to four or more tabs, you have to keep pressing this key combination until you find the tab you need.
Window Snapping, Multiple Monitor Control, And Cycling Through Open Windows
Are you using multiple monitors? While multiple monitors can enhance your productivity, it is critical to be familiar with the Windows key + Arrow keys combination to quickly snap a window to the side of either monitor on your Windows computer. For example, if you want the window to jump to the next monitor, the key combination is Shift + Windows key + Arrows. Also, press the Windows key + P if you wish to set up a second display.
Mac users can use Mission Control to effectively manage virtual desktops, switch between applications, and peak at the desktop. But Macs don’t support window snapping, so you might have to install an app.
To cycle through all the active windows, you can press Alt + Tab (Windows users) or Command + Tab (Mac users). With this key combination, you can make switching back and forth between running processes easier.
Quickly Remove Large Texts
If you are a writer or find yourself tasked with churning out paragraphs for your project, it is worth learning how you can erase large chunks of text without a fuss. This way, you can save much of your precious effort and time. Also, boost your writing speed in the process. So, if you need to delete large chunks of text, hold the Control + Backspace keys on your Windows computer, and the words will vanish. Using a Mac, you can press the Command + Backspace keys.
Enlarge The Screen
Knowing how to enlarge the screen will help you quickly zoom in on specific small chunks of text or pictures that you may have difficulty viewing. This will prevent you from misinterpreting the information on your screen because you cannot see what is written or appropriately drawn.
You can enlarge your screen by holding the Windows key + the plus key, and you can keep pressing the plus key as many times as you want. If you want your screen to return to normal or wish to minimize the screen, replace the plus key with the minus key.
Mac users can zoom in or out by pressing the Option + Command + the plus sign (or the minus sign).
Protect Your Files With a Password
If you don’t want people accessing your files or documents without your permission, you must encrypt your files. You can create an encrypted archive and lock down access to particular files. You can create a new archive on your computer if you have installed a copy of 7-Zip, WinRAR, or The Unarchiver for Mac. Then, choose to encrypt its content and protect them using a password.
The Bottom Line
So, are you ready to simplify your life using a Windows or Mac computer? Memorize these tricks and get the most out of your systems.
