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It’s hard to believe Google Drive’s just now getting copy / paste shortcuts

Google has announced that it’s adding the ability to use keyboard shortcuts to cut, copy, and paste files in Drive, as long as you’re using Chrome. The feature will use th— okay, hold on just a minute here. Are you really trying to tell me that we couldn’t already do this? Sure enough, when I went to Google Drive on the web and pressed Command + C on a file, then went into a folder and pressed Command + V, nothing happened. And this December 2021 archive of Drive’s list of keyboard shortcuts doesn’t say anything about…

Why summer is the best time to get into Shortcuts

Source: Matthew Cassinelli / iMore Apple's Shortcuts can be an overwhelming app, with so many actions, apps, and features to take advantage of that it can take time to set up and get using everything in a way that works for you. With the upcoming beta releases that ship after WWDC and longer days (in the Northern hemisphere) throughout the summer, the next few months are the best time to get into Apple's Shortcuts app. Now that the apps are more stable, there are more actions from the App Store, and no time like the…

How to use iPhone text replacement shortcuts

If you’ve spent any time typing out a message on an iPhone, you’re familiar with autocorrect and its shortcomings. We know them. We ducking hate them. But there’s a related, less well-known feature on your iPhone called text replacement that is kind of an all-purpose autocorrect. In fact, this is already enabled by default — any time you type “omw,” it will automatically change to “On my way!” before your eyes. Here’s how to set up your own shortcut phrases with text replacement: Go to Settings > General >…

If you use Gmail, you should know these keyboard shortcuts

Some keyboard shortcuts become so routine that you don’t even have to think about them. Your fingers just press the keys you need. But there are other keyboard shortcuts that aren’t so obvious, like those that help you perform tasks easier in Gmail. You might be familiar with a few Gmail shortcuts, but there’s more available than you might think. To help you access your inbox quicker, snooze an email, and more, check out these somewhat unknown Gmail keyboard shortcuts. How to enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail Before…

7 Windows shortcuts I use on my gaming PC constantly

It doesn’t matter if you have one of the best gaming desktops if you can’t get around it quickly. There’s a list of Windows shortcuts I use on my gaming PC on nearly a daily basis, and they might help you get around your gaming rig like a true power user. I’m focusing on shortcuts that are helpful while playing games, so make sure to read our roundup of five helpful Windows shortcuts for getting around your machine in general. Toggle and quickly close windows Alt + Tab is a staple for any PC user, not just gamers.…

How to Create Shortcuts on iPhone to Automate Tasks

Looking for a way to create shortcuts on your iPhone to automate certain tasks? Apple has provided a dedicated Shortcuts app that comes pre-installed across all iPhone models running on iOS 13 and later. This single app is all you need to create shortcuts to let your iPhone perform certain actions automatically in a sequence. These can be something that you want Siri to do after receiving your voice command or could be a feature that you wanted to enable at a particular point of time.The Shortcuts app — a standalone and…

5 helpful Windows shortcuts you didn’t know about

Along with a mouse, the keyboard is the core way to interact with your PC, so you’re probably familiar with common shortcuts in Windows like cutting, copying, and pasting. But did you know there are several shortcuts that go beyond just these basics? From triggering the Xbox Game Bar for screen recordings to opening File Explorer, we take a look at five of these helpful shortcuts that you probably didn’t know about and how they can save you time during your busy day. Windows Key + E to open File Explorer…

Logitech POP Keys Mechanical Keyboard, Logitech POP Mouse With Emoji Shortcuts Launched in India

Logitech POP Keys wireless mechanical keyboard and POP Mouse were launched in India on Tuesday, February 15. The wireless mechanical keyboard from Logitech features a set of dedicated emoji keys that are reprogrammable. Logitech POP Keys features a typewriter-style, new generation function (fn) shortcuts like snip screen, mute mic, and media keys. Logitech POP Mouse features a button at the top that can be configured as a shortcut to send emojis in a chat. Both Logitech POP devices feature multi-device connectivity — up…