Fast and Safe Use of Computers

No matter how tech-savvy you are, there are certain things every one of us has to deal with when using a computer, and we don’t always deal with them in the most efficient ways. Here are some of the tips that everyone can (and should) learn to keep their computer fast, safe and easy to use.

The great thing about computers is that they can do a lot of things much faster than a human. For example, when you’re looking for a specific word on a web page, instead of scanning it yourself, all you need to do is press Ctrl+F and type the word you’re looking for. There are loads of shortcuts like this, from pressing Ctrl+S to instantly save the file you’re working on, Ctrl+P to print it out or Ctrl+T to open a new tab in your web browser. It may seem like more trouble than it’s worth at first, but after you use a shortcut once or twice, you’ll wonder why you ever did anything with the mouse.

Unfortunately, the internet isn’t always a safe place, which means everyone needs to make sure they’re keeping their personal information safe. Make sure you use strong passwords, remove personal information from photos and other files and never use open public Wi-Fi networks without protection. Keeping your personal information safe is easier than it sounds, and if you aren’t sure what to do, look at the checklists available on the net, made by experts to help you stay safe online. You’d be surprised if you realised how unsafe you were before.