Start Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Apple MacBook Pro Butterfly Keyboard
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If you want to use your Mac more productively, you should definitely try keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts will make your workflow a lot easier and help you with productivity. 

There are countless keyboard shortcuts available, but here are some basic ones to get you started:

  • Take a screenshot: Command + Shift + 3.
  • Open Spotlight Search: Command + Space.
  • Copy and paste: Command + C and Command + V, respectively.
  • Close apps: Command + Q.
  • Lock your Mac: Control + Command + Q.

You can also create your own custom keyboard shortcuts for any app by going to Keyboard Shortcuts in the System Settings app.

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