CTRL Your Life: Tech Shortcuts
Change is inevitable—unless you're a vending machine. One minute you're cruising through your apps, the next, your phone’s demanding a software update like it’s the final boss of productivity. New features drop, the tech gods whisper about “the next-gen something-or-other,” and suddenly we’re all supposed to stop doomscrolling and become digital ninjas overnight.
The truth? The average person taps their phone 144 times a day and spends over 3½ hours inside apps—yet we still feel like we’re falling behind.
That’s where the CTRL Your Life series comes in. Think of it as your 5-minute tech tune-up: five shortcuts you can learn while waiting for your latte, riding the elevator, or pretending to listen in a meeting. Let’s make your tech work for you—without the overwhelm.
Stop Typing Your Full Address
Set up @p, @w, @e shortcuts on Windows, Mac, or mobile to auto-fill your email.
Erase Like a Pro
Hold Ctrl (Win) or Option (Mac) + Backspace to delete entire words at once.
Recall Anything You’ve Copied
Press Win + V or use a clipboard manager on Mac/mobile to access your history.
Express Yourself Instantly
Open emojis anywhere: Win + . (Win), Ctrl+Cmd+Space (Mac), or tap the icon on mobile.
Never Lose Your Spot
Press Ctrl+Shift+T (Win) or Cmd+Shift+T (Mac), or use “Recently Closed” on mobile.
Wrapping Up Your 5-Minute Tech Tune-Up
In just five quick steps, you’ve unlocked the power to:
- • Type less with Email Autocomplete
- • Delete whole words in a flash
- • Recall anything with Clipboard History
- • Open your Emoji Picker instantly
- • Rescue closed tabs with one keystroke
Whether you’re on Mac, Windows, or your phone, these shortcuts will shave minutes off your day and keep you in control—no more fumbling, no more frustration.
Stay tuned for more CTRL Your Life episodes, where we’ll bring you five new bite-sized hacks every week. Because making tech work for you shouldn’t take more than five minutes.
