9 PC Shortcuts That’ll Make You More Efficient (Even if You're a Diehard Mac User)

Updated 6/19/2020

If you're a PC computer user, these keyboard shortcuts will make your life—and job—so much easier. And, they're super easy to pick up.

I’m all for efficiency. And as someone who works primarily on a laptop (and sometimes in various locations without all my ideal equipment), it truly makes my day when I come across some computer hack that cuts my time in half. Even something as simple as a keyboard combination turns me into a powerhouse of productivity. (Wait, you can copy and paste just using two keys? Mind. Blown.)

Want to know my secret? I’ll give you nine—that is, nine super-simple PC shortcuts that will make using a mouse look like child’s play (even if you’re used to using a Mac at home).

Did these change your life? Got any more tricks for getting stuff done on your PC? Let me know on Twitter @Alyslice!

Previously an editor for The Muse, Alyse is proud to prove that yes, English majors can change the world. She’s written almost 500 articles for The Muse on anything from productivity tips to cover letters to bad bosses to cool career changers, many of which have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., CNBC's Make It, USA Today College, Lifehacker, Mashable, and more. In addition to being an avid writer and reader, Alyse loves to dance, both professionally and while waiting for the subway. You can follow her work on her website, Twitter, or LinkedIn.