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Save Time with PC Shortcuts


SAVE your precious time and efforts by optimizing your computer usage skills. Here are a few tips for you(Window Users):

The `Ctrl plus F` keys bring up the `Find` function. Particularly useful when, reading e-mails, you need to find the 'ad' code, ad' published twice, etc. Also good for find requirements in Word documents.

The`Ctrl plus N` keys open up a new window. Again excellent when reading emails and you need to visit some other link without exiting your email program. Or you need to open two e-mails in the same account at the same time, or compose a reply with the email open in front of you. Or.. the possibilities are endless.

The `Shift plus mouse click` opens any link in a new page. Good when you need to visit another site without exiting your present location.The `Alt plus left arrow` enables you to move to a previous page in a web.

The `Alt plus right arrow` enables you to move forward in a website.

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