Something I learned about being proficient on a computer, as simple as it sounds, is not being “mouse-dependent.”
Here’s a secret (sort of). The software you use to manage social properties is your browser. Irregardless of hardware platform, social media, blogging and online research are easier and faster if you:
- Use your keyboard in addition to your mouse
- Know and use the right-mouse button
- Understand and take advantage of your browser
- Group your online activities by bookmark folder and browser window
I’ll discuss #s 2 – 4 in a future post. Let’s make you a bit faster with keyboard shortcuts for now
Do you use your mouse for everything besides typing? Here are some steps to being more proficient:
Print out (yes, on paper) the keyboard shortcuts for your Web browser (especially if you do social media for business). I also recommend printing the keyboard shortcuts for your operating system. Post them near your desk, and/or copy them onto your computer desktop. Look them over twice a day for a month. You’ll get faster as you memorize each keyboard shortcut. Do this for your mobile device too!
Here are some links to most of them: Note: these can be found in most browsers and operating systems by looking under the Help menu or pressing F1 on your keyboard.
Operating Systems:
Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows XP
Microsoft Windows and Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts for all Microsoft Products
Macintosh OS X Keyboard Shortcuts
Internet Browsers:
Mozilla Firefox Keyboard Shortcuts
Internet Explorer 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts
Mobile Handheld Devices:
Apple iphone Keyboard Shortcuts
Microsoft Windows Mobile Keyboard Shortcuts
4 Comments
thank you! That looks like a great resource
Honestly I am not so familiar with the keyboard shortcuts, I am more of a mouse-dependent computer user. Thanks for sharing this one, it looks so simple but it’s very helpful.
Honestly I am not so familiar with the keyboard shortcuts, I am more of a mouse-dependent computer user. Thanks for sharing this one, it looks so simple but it’s very helpful. I am not very familiar with the shortcuts that can use in social media sites.
You’re welcome @small business phone . I’m sure this post could use an update. I always look for keyboard (and now voice!) shortcuts to navigate more quickly between windows, tabs, tasks and applications. I appreciate the comment!