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Rocco's Tech Tips
Technical tips to make your day in front of the computer just a little bit easier from Rocco, our official office greeter!
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From the clipboard history, you can paste and pin frequently used items. To access the clipboard, type Windows + V.
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Rocco recommends using the Windows + E shortcut to quickly open File Explorer so you can access your files and folders!
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To quickly access your Task Manager, Rocco recommends pressing Control + Shift + Escape at the same time on your PC.
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Rocco recommends pressing the Alt and Tab keys to quickly switch between all of your open computer applications.
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Rocco recommends using the Windows + D key to minimize all of your open applications and go to the desktop quickly.
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Rocco wants you to know your PC can convert your voice to text just like your smartphone. To activate it, press the Window key and H.
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Did your laptop camera stop working? Rocco suggests making sure the privacy shutter (next to or above the camera) is open.
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Rocco suggests using Control + B to change a highlighted word or selection to a bold font. The same trick works to undo a bold font.
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Rocco suggests using Control + A if you would like to highlight all the text or elements on a web page or document.
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Rocco suggests pressing Control and the Home or End key to quickly jump to the top or bottom of a webpage, respectively.
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Rocco suggests using the Print Screen button to quickly capture an image of your screen to paste into another application!
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Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to online accounts and devices. Go beyond a password to protect yourself.
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To enable dictation on your PC, press the Window key + H and then follow the prompts. Dictation is also available on Mac too!
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Laptops present a dangerous fire hazard if left in a hot car or stored in a computer bag while powered on. Power off before storing!
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Rocco strongly recommends restarting your computer often to keep your device performing efficiently. Nightly restart is best!
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Rocco strongly recommends creating a unique password for every login and storing them securely in a password manager!
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Rocco strongly recommends you avoid opening unexpected email attachments, especially from senders you don't know!
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To refresh a web page and to quickly clear your cache at the same time, Rocco suggests using Ctrl + Shift + R!
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In a Microsoft Teams meeting and need to quickly toggle your microphone on or off? Rocco suggests using Ctrl + Shift + M!
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If you can't restart your computer every night, Rocco recommends restarting at least once a week to help keep it running smoothly!
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Inputting the same text in Word? Repeating the same task in Excel? Rocco suggests using a macro to automate the process!
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If you haven’t used an app in six months, delete it. Purge unused apps to help avoid vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit.
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Rocco wants to make sure your pets are ready too! Have plenty of food, water and any necessary medications on hand just in case!
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Rocco suggests using the Spacebar to scroll a webpage without using your mouse. To go up the page: Shift + Spacebar.
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Rocco suggests using the Tab key to quickly jump to the next empty field when filling out a form! To go back a field, use Shift + Tab.
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When working from home, be sure to schedule regular breaks to keep you alert and free up time to give your pets more love!
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Before you click on a link, make sure it is safe! Hovering your mouse over a link will show you where the link is really taking you.
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Need tech support from you dedicated I.T. Team? Click the power symbol icon in your taskbar and then click Submit A Ticket!
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Rocco suggests adding a 2nd computer monitor (or 5 more like our VP of Operations) for increased productivity and efficient multitasking!
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Need to find a specific word or phrase on a long doc or website?
Open the Find Panel in upper right
corner of page:
PC: Ctrl + F | Mac: Cmd + F
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Need to express yourself with an emoji from your PC or Mac? Access the emoji panel:
PC: Window key + period key
Mac: Cmd + Shift + space bar
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Accidentally closed a browser tab? To reopen the closed internet tab,
PC: Ctrl + Shift + T
Mac: Cmd + Shift + T
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Something not working? Before you call, restart it all! Restarting your computer or device can eliminate the need to create a support ticket.
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Stepping away from your desk for even just a moment?
Lock Your Computer!
PC: Windows key + L
Mac: Ctrl + Shift + Power
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Want to adjust text size on a webpage and other apps?
PC: Larger Text: Ctrl and +
PC: Smaller text: Ctrl and –
Mac: Cmd and +/-
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