On his Pogue’s Posts blog at The New York Times David Pogue posted some Tech Tips for the Basic Computer user – in just over 2 weeks there are now 1,262 comments worth of useful tips. It’s a shame it’s not organised but hey! I learnt the following.

You can enlarge the text on any Web page. In Windows, press Ctrl and the plus or minus keys (for bigger or smaller fonts)

You can tap the Space bar to scroll down on a Web page one screenfull. Add the Shift key to scroll back up.

You can use Google to do math for you. Just type the equation, like 23*7+15/3=, and hit Enter

Google is also a units-of-measurement and currency converter. Type “teaspoons in 1.3 gallons,” for example, or “Euros in 17 dollars.” Click Search to see the answer.

alt+d = takes you to the address bar of most modern web browsers and Windows (file) explorer (some people think of it as My Computer window). This way you can easily type in the next address or drive letter you want to jump to instead of using the mouse to highlight it.

Alt+left arrow to hit the back button on a browser and right for forwards.

Windows Logo Key to Open the Start Menu
Windows Logo Key + D to Show Desktop
Windows Logo Key + E to Open My Computer
Windows Logo Key + F to Open Search
Windows Logo Key + F1 to Open Help
Windows Logo Key + L to Switch Between Users, or Lock desktop while unattended
Windows Logo Key + M to Minimize All Windows
Windows Logo Key + M + Shift Key to restore after Minimizing All Windows
Windows Logo Key + R to Open Run Dialog
Windows Logo Key + U to open Utility Manager
Windows Logo Key + Pause Key To Open System Properties
Windows Logo Key + Tab Key To Switch Between Active Windows

Hat Tip: Owen Abroad.