How to Operate a Computer Without a Mouse?

You can easily control your computer without a mouse using keyboard shortcuts. Below are some essential keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac users.


📌 Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows:

1️⃣ Open Start Menu: Ctrl + Esc or Win
2️⃣ Launch Programs: Win + R (Open Run and type software name)
3️⃣ Switch Between Tabs: Alt + Tab
4️⃣ Open File Explorer: Win + E
5️⃣ Open Settings: Win + I
6️⃣ Show Desktop: Win + D
7️⃣ Open Right-Click Menu: Shift + F10
8️⃣ Open Task Manager: Ctrl + Shift + Esc
9️⃣ Rename Files or Folders: F2
🔟 Lock Computer: Win + L


📌 Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac:

1️⃣ Spotlight Search (To find apps or files): Command + Space
2️⃣ Access Dock: Control + F3
3️⃣ Switch Tabs: Command + Tab
4️⃣ Force Quit Apps: Command + Option + Esc
5️⃣ Open System Preferences: Command + , (comma)


📌 How to Control Mouse Cursor with Keyboard?

📌 For Windows:
1️⃣ Press Win + Ctrl + Num Lock.
2️⃣ Use 8, 2, 4, 6 on the Numeric Keypad to move the cursor.

📌 For Mac:
1️⃣ Go to System PreferencesAccessibilityMouse & Trackpad.
2️⃣ Enable Mouse Keys to control the cursor using the keyboard.


You can perform all tasks like navigation, launching apps, file management, etc., without a mouse by mastering keyboard shortcuts. This will make your work much faster!