Tech Tips

Everyday Micro-Efficiency Tips

Small, built-in tricks that save time and effort in routine computer work but are often overlooked.

Email overload affecting focus?

Create *rules / filters:*
• Auto-label newsletters
• Skip inbox for CC-only mails
• Flag mails with “Action Required”

Check inbox at fixed intervals, not continuously.
Inbox is a task queue, not a to-do list.

Slow laptop during large PDFs & Excel work?

Run:
Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Startup apps

Disable (if not required daily):
• Adobe Updater
• Teams auto-start
• Zoom auto-start
• Cloud sync tools (temporarily)

Reduces boot time and frees RAM instantly.

System frozen or app not responding?

Press:
Ctrl + Shift + Esc

Task Manager opens instantly.

Type emojis using your keyboard.

Windows:
Press: Windows + .

Mac:
Press: Cmd + Ctrl + Space

Need to type special symbols without searching Google?

Press: Windows + .

Go to:
• Symbols
• Kaomoji
• Emojis

Useful for:
• Emails
• Notes
• Excel comments
• Messages