I’ve been a keyboard shortcut fan for a long time. Sure, icons and eye candy have their place — I’d rather double-click an icon than, say, type run c:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice 12Winword.exe.

Using keyboard shortcuts is one of the best ways to improve productivity while working with your apps. While it helps to use other tweaks and adjustments, not all apps are equal. For instance, ...

Ctrl + M: Enter Mark mode (allows you to select text with mouse). Once Mark mode is enabled, you can use the arrow keys to move the cursor around. Shift + Up or Down: Move cursor up or down one line ...