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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, December 5, 2022
Topics covered in this issue…
• Here’s my best tip for switching from a PC to a Mac (or vice versa)
• My list of essential tools for working on tech gear
• Q&A: How can I change where Windows 10 saves new documents?
• Video: Amazing restoration of a dilapidated antique motorcycle
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Today’s quick tech tip….
Here’s my best tip for switching from a PC to a Mac (or vice versa)
It’s no secret that Macs are quite different from Windows PCs, which is why there’s always a moderate learning curve involved any time a Windows user buys their first Mac (or vice versa).
However, there’s one simple tip that can make the switch a lot easier for you…
The Command key on a Mac’s keyboard is roughly equivalent to the Ctrl key on a Windows keyboard.
Although there are a few exceptions, most of the time you can simply substitute the Command key for the Ctrl key and end up accomplishing the same task.
For example, on a Windows PC you would press Ctrl+C to copy something to the keyboard and Ctrl+V to paste it.
To do the same things on a Mac you would press Command+C and Command+V.
Likewise, just like Ctrl+P will initiate a print job on a Windows machine, Command+P will initiate a print job on a Mac.
And of course there’s my favorite keyboard shortcut of all, Command+Z. Just like Ctrl+Z in Windows, Command+Z will undo the last thing you did.
You get the picture…
Bottom line: If you used the Ctrl key as part of a keyboard shortcut on your Windows PC, go ahead and try using the Command key in its place. More often than not it’ll work just like you expect it to.
And now, one final tip: If you’re switching from a Mac to your first Windows PC, just reverse everything I said above.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• My list of essential tools for working on tech gear
Interested in doing your own DIY tech repairs and upgrades? These tools can help.
• Q&A: How can I change where Windows 10 saves new documents?
This post explains how to tell Windows to use a different drive for storing new documents.
• 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…
2-Pack EyGde Multi-Plug Outlet Extender & Surge Protector (#ad)
These little gems will instantly convert any two standard 120VAC electrical outlets into a pair of incredibly versatile power stations.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: Amazing restoration of a dilapidated antique motorcycle
I love watching these restoration videos.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Neuralink’s upgraded brain chip hopes to help the blind see and the paralyzed walk
• Pong’s influence on video games endures 50 years later
• AWS sets its sights on space for the future of cloud capabilities
• Samsung’s Android app-signing key has leaked, is being used to sign malware
• New Windows 11 preview build adds more search button options to the Taskbar
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