Boost Productivity with Desktop Shortcuts & Hotkeys
Welcome to Tech Tuesday!
You don’t need expensive software or new hardware to work faster—sometimes the biggest time-savers are right at your fingertips.
This week, we’re talking about desktop shortcuts and hotkeys that can dramatically boost day-to-day efficiency for law firms and small businesses.
Essential Windows Shortcuts:
Alt + Tab – Quickly switch between open windows
Windows + D – Show or hide the desktop
Windows + L – Instantly lock your screen (vital for security, too)
Ctrl + Shift + Esc – Open Task Manager directly
Windows + Arrow Keys – Snap windows to the sides of your screen for multitasking
Essential Mac Shortcuts:
Command + Spacebar – Open Spotlight search
Command + Tab – Switch between apps
Command + Shift + 4 – Take a custom screenshot
Control + Command + Q – Lock your screen
Command + Option + Esc – Force quit unresponsive apps
Bonus Tip: Create Desktop Shortcuts for Most-Used Folders or Apps
Right-click a file or app > “Create shortcut” or “Add to Dock”
Drag important folders to your desktop for one-click access
Why It Matters
Small efficiencies add up. Saving just 5–10 seconds per task—dozens of times a day—can reclaim hours of productivity each month.
Next Week:
We’ll walk through organizing your digital files and folders for better workflows and less frustration.
Until next Tuesday,
Stay sharp and efficient!
The KIT Digital Team
