cool and lesser-known tech and everyday-use facts

 

Here are some cool and lesser-known tech and everyday-use facts in the same style:

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1. You can use both plus (+) and dots (.) in Gmail addresses, and they won't change the email address's function.
   ➤ e.g., jane.doe@gmail.com, janedoe@gmail.com, and jane.doe+news@gmail.com all go to the same inbox.

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2. Typing “cmd” in the address bar of a File Explorer window on Windows opens Command Prompt at that location.
   ➤ Quick way to run commands in a specific folder.

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3. In Google Sheets, you can press Ctrl + / to instantly open the list of keyboard shortcuts.
   ➤ Super handy for speeding up your work.

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4. In Excel, double-clicking the fill handle (small square at bottom-right of a cell) auto-fills the column based on adjacent data.
   ➤ Saves tons of time when copying formulas down.

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5. On Mac, pressing Command + Shift + 4 lets you take a selective screenshot.
   ➤ You can drag to capture only part of the screen.

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6. In Chrome, if you accidentally close a tab, pressing Ctrl + Shift + T (Cmd + Shift + T on Mac) reopens it.
   ➤ It even works for multiple recently closed tabs.

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7. You can mute a WhatsApp group or chat forever by selecting "Mute" → "Always."
   ➤ No more constant pings from noisy groups.

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8. On YouTube, adding &t=1m30s to a video URL starts it at 1 minute and 30 seconds.
   ➤ e.g., https://youtube.com/videoID&t=1m30s

9. 9. In Gmail, adding "+label" to your email address lets you filter emails easily.
      ➤ e.g., johndoe+shopping@gmail.com can be filtered using "To: johndoe+shopping@gmail.com"

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   10. Holding down the spacebar on your phone's keyboard (iOS/Android) turns it into a trackpad.
       ➤ Great for moving the cursor precisely when editing text.

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   11. In Google Docs, typing @ gives you quick access to people, files, templates, and building blocks.
       ➤ Try @meeting notes to insert a pre-built notes template instantly.

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   12. Pressing Windows + V on Windows opens your clipboard history — but you need to enable it first.
       ➤ Great for copying multiple items and pasting selectively.

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   13. You can use your phone's camera to scan documents straight from the Google Drive app.
       ➤ Tap the "+" → "Scan" to turn papers into PDFs instantly.

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   14. In Excel, using Ctrl + ; inserts today’s date, and Ctrl + Shift + ; inserts the current time.
       ➤ Quick way to timestamp entries.

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   15. On iPhones, you can tap the back of the phone (Back Tap) to perform actions like taking a screenshot.
       ➤ Enable via Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap.

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   16. In Google Chrome, pinning a tab (right-click → "Pin") keeps it open and moves it to the left.
       ➤ Perfect for frequently used tools like email or dashboards.