Tackling the Basics

This tech hack uses the audio feature of Google Translate to proofread students' essay.

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• I can hear you

• Fast sum

This tech hack is used in excel, by getting the sum with Alt+= combination

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• Fast Sum

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This tech hack takes a snapshot from a video using a VLC player. All you need to do to save a particular frame from the video is to press Shift+S when you get to the part you want to save as a single pic.

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• Numbers on laptop

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This tech hack reduces the file size of your Excel spreadsheet. When saving your Excel file, change the file format to 'Excel Binary Workbook'. (.xlsb) The file size will be up to 75% less than if you did not choose the binary file and instead opted to use the default .xls setting.

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This tech hack allows you to quickly create a new slide in PowerPoint by using a keyboard shortcut.

• New slide shortcut

• Slide maker

• Quick presentation

• Instant slide

This tech hack enables you to take a screenshot of a specific area on your screen using a built-in tool in Windows.

• Snip & Sketch

• Screen grabber

• Capture tool

• Snapshot wizard

This tech hack helps you to quickly format text in Google Docs by using keyboard shortcuts for bold, italic, and underline.

• Text formatter

• Quick style

• Format fast

• Style shortcuts

This tech hack of PowerPoint Presentation will automatically start the slide show when you double click on the file. Save your powerpoint presentation and change the file format to Powerpoint Show (.ppsx or .pps)

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• Quick pic

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This tech hack closes a program by pressing Alt+F4. This key combination can be an override if the program would not close through your usual methods. This combo is also use to shutdown a computer.

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This tech hack reopens tab on your browser. If you want to go back to a website after you close the tab or even when you have previously minimized your browser, press Ctrl+Shift+T at the same time.

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