Thursday, May 18, 2023 – Try these 4 handy mouse tricks – Watching YouTube while working in another program

Try these 4 handy mouse tricks

Virtually every PC user knows that clicking on a link or icon will open whatever item that object is pointing to.

But did you know there’s a lot more to using your mouse than just visiting links and opening programs.

Truth be told, the mouse is actually one of the most versatile parts of your computer system!

Want proof? Well, check out these four extremely useful mouse tricks:

1 – Double-click on a word to select it. This is a lot faster than clicking on the first letter of a word and then dragging the mouse pointer to the end of that word.

2 – Triple-click on a word to instantly select the entire paragraph that contains it. This is a lot faster than clicking on the first letter in the paragraph, holding the Shift key, then clicking on the last letter in the paragraph.

3 – Click the mouse wheel (press down on it with your finger) to open a link in a new window or tab. This is faster and easier holding the Ctrl key while you click the link.

4 – Hold the Ctrl key while rolling the mouse wheel to zoom in or out and change the font size. Hold the Ctrl key and press the 0 key (that’s zero, not the letter O) to return the zoom level and font size to their original states.

So there you go. Now you know how to use your lowly mouse to do some rather useful tricks. I hope you found them useful.

The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…

• Q&A: How can I watch YouTube while working in another program?

This post explains how to enable “Picture-in-Picture” when watching YouTube on a laptop or desktop computer.

• Q&A: Can I run a fan off solar power without using a battery?

The answer is yes. This post discusses two options for setting it up.

• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.

Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.

Rick’s Daily Pick…

REDTIGER Front & Rear 4K/2.5K Full HD Dash Cam

These days it pays to always have a dash cam recording everything that’s happening on the road while you’re driving. This is an excellent option for the money.

Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…

How to quickly calculate how much to leave for a tip (without a calculator)

You can quickly make the calculation in your head. Yes, really.

Tech news that caught my eye…

• New repair kits will let you fix your Logitech mouse

• You can now call an Uber like a normal taxi

• Montana bans Telegram, WeChat, and Temu from government devices

• Is your phone unlocking itself? It might have been hacked

• Netflix touts nearly 5 million monthly active users for ad-supported tier

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