1. Keyboard Shortcut For Mac Force Quit
2. Keyboard Combinations For Mac Computers
3. Wireless Keyboard For Mac

There’s no avoiding technology these days. That’s why it’s important to know how to utilize your devices to the fullest. Below, we’ve gathered some keyboard hacks that will make life on your computer easier. Check them out and let us know if we missed any crucial ones in the comments below!

Here are some need-to-know keyboard combinations for your Mac.

In fact the location of the € on a UK Mac keyboard is different to its location on a US keyboard, just to confuse matters! On a UK keyboard to type € you should press: Alt/Option-2 = €. Windows: Type currency symbols. Hold 'Alt' and type the number below using the numeric pad on.

Command + 1 (2, 3) — this hack, you can cycle through open tabs on your browser. Just hit the corresponding number to the tab you want to open.

Command + F3 — removes all app windows from view displaying your desktop. To bring your apps back, simply press the keys again.

Command + H — quickly hide all open windows from the currently active app.

Command + Down Arrow — jump to the bottom of any webpage.

Command + Up Arrow — jump to the top of any webpage.

Command + Semicolon — go through all of the misspelled words in any given document with this hack.

Command + Shift + T — this combinations opens recently closed tabs. It’s perfect for if you ever accidentally close out of something.

Option + Command + F — this opens the search field.

Option + Delete — this shortcut will delete one word at a time, as opposed to one letter at a time.

Option + Shift + Volume Up/Volume down — will adjust your volume in smaller increments than if you were to just hit the volume controls.

Shift + Command + Q — to log out of your user account.

Here are some need-to-know keyboard combinations for your PC.

Alt + Tab — switch between open tabs.

Win — opens the Start Menu, however, in Windows 8.1 it opens the previous window.

Win + ⇧ Shift + M — restores windows that were minimized.

Win + A — opens the Action Center in Windows 10.

Win + B — selects the first icon in the Notification Area. You can then go through the icons with the arrow keys.

Win + C— shows the Charm Bar in Windows 8 and 8.1. In Windows 10 it opens Cortana.

Win + Ctrl + B — switches to programs indicating new messages in the Notification Area

Win + D — minimizes all open windows to display the desktop.

Win + Ctrl + F — opens ‘find computers’.

Win + E — opens Windows Explorer. In Windows 10 it opens the Quick Launch by default.

Win + F — opens ‘find files and folders’.

Win + G — brings all gadgets to the foreground that are in process on Windows 7 and Vista. This combination opens the Game Bar in Windows 10.

Keyboard Shortcut For Mac Force Quit

Win + K — opens a new Start menu. In Windows 8 and 8.1, it opens Connections.

Win + L — changes user or locks the workstation.

Keyboard Combinations For Mac Computers

Win + M — minimizes all windows.

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Win + O — locks device orientation.

Win + P — switches operating modes to an external monitor/projector. This works for Windows 7 and anything newer than that.

Win + Q — opens Search charm for installed apps.

Win + R — opens the ‘run dialog’ box.

Win + T — switches focus to the Taskbar on Windows 7 and anything newer.

Win + U — opens the Utility Manager.

Win + W — opens Windows Ink Workspace (notes, screenshots).

Mac os x mavericks for amd. Win + X — opens the Windows Mobile Application Center on mobile computers.

Win + Y — starts Yahoo! Messenger if it’s installed on your device.

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To use any of these key combinations, press and hold the keys immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac, or after your Mac begins to restart. Keep holding until the described behavior occurs.

• Command (⌘)-R: Start up from the built-in macOS Recovery system. Or use Option-Command-R or Shift-Option-Command-R to start up from macOS Recovery over the Internet. macOS Recovery installs different versions of macOS, depending on the key combination you use while starting up. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
  
• Option (⌥) or Alt: Start up to Startup Manager, which allows you to choose other available startup disks or volumes. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
  
• Option-Command-P-R:Reset NVRAM or PRAM. If your Mac is using a firmware password, it ignores this key combination or starts up from macOS Recovery.
• Shift (⇧): Start up in safe mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
• D: Start up to the Apple Diagnostics utility. Or use Option-Dto start up to this utility over the Internet. Disabled when using a firmware password.
• N: Start up from a NetBoot server, if your Mac supports network startup volumes. To use the default boot image on the server, hold down Option-N instead. Disabled when using a firmware password.
• Command-S: Start up in single-user mode. Disabled in macOS Mojave or later, or when using a firmware password.
• T: Start up in target disk mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
• Command-V: Start up in verbose mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
• Eject (⏏) or F12 or mouse button or trackpad button: Eject removable media, such as an optical disc. Disabled when using a firmware password.

If a key combination doesn't work

If a key combination doesn't work at startup, one of these these solutions might help:

• Be sure to press and hold all keys in the combination together, not one at a time.
• Shut down your Mac. Then press the power button to turn on your Mac. Then press and hold the keys as your Mac starts up.
• Wait a few seconds before pressing the keys, to give your Mac more time to recognize the keyboard as it starts up. Some keyboards have a light that flashes briefly at startup, indicating that the keyboard is recognized and ready for use.
• If you're using a wireless keyboard, plug it into your Mac, if possible. Or use your built-in keyboard or a wired keyboard. If you're using a keyboard made for a PC, such as a keyboard with a Windows logo, try a keyboard made for Mac.
• If you're using Boot Camp to start up from Microsoft Windows, set Startup Disk preferences to start up from macOS instead. Then shut down or restart and try again.

Remember that some key combinations are disabled when your Mac is using a firmware password.

Learn more

• Learn what to do if your Mac doesn't turn on.
• Learn about Mac keyboard shortcuts that you can use after your Mac has started up.