Many people don't realize that rather than installing dozens of applications, you can control nearly any aspect of your computer with simple shortcuts that don't take up any resources. You can even ...

Regular Hassle-Free PC readers know of my penchant for keyboard shortcuts, and I’m especially enjoying the new ones in Windows 7. This week I start off with a string of Windows 7 shortcuts, then give ...

50+ Windows keyboard shortcuts that I can no longer work without (even on older versions) ...

Question: I’ve been a Mac user for a long time, but have to use Windows for my new job, which makes it confusing when I try to use shortcuts. Answer: Operating on both the Windows and Mac platforms on ...

The mouse and graphical user interface are still arguably two of the greatest innovations in computing. They make computers easy to use, but that does not always mean slinging a cursor around is the ...

You might not know it from looking, but Gmail is jam-packed with time-saving tricks. Some of ’em are right there in front of your face, if you know how to find ’em — while others require a teensy bit ...

Apple's Mac computers are easy to set up and start using, but there are tons of hidden tricks that only power users know about. Apple has added useful tricks to every Mac, like an easy way to organize ...

Stuck in an unresponsive application? Anyone using Windows knows the keyboard shortcut to escape is Ctrl + Alt + Delete or on a Mac, Command + Option + Esc. Programs become unresponsive often when you ...

Gmail keyboard shortcuts let you perform work without having to take your hands off the keyboard to use the mouse. They'll feel familiar to anyone who has used a keyboard-based text editor, offering ...

Siri has been a part of the iPhone since 2011 and has come a long way in the past 7 years. Starting as a voice recognition program, Siri has advanced to new levels and functionality. In this episode ...

Google’s feature-rich mobile operating system is packed with many useful tools that lie just beneath the surface. Use these two dozen tips to improve your Android experience. I've been testing PC and ...

Ctrl + M: Enter Mark mode (allows you to select text with mouse). Once Mark mode is enabled, you can use the arrow keys to move the cursor around. Shift + Up or Down: Move cursor up or down one line ...