9 Mac shortcuts that will make your life a lot easier

A computer is one of today's most powerful tools. Let's use that tool as efficiently as possible. Be more productive and stop fumbling with your mouse.

Here are the nine must-know, least-known shortcuts to help you master your Mac. Research shows that we are conditioned to remember 9 items at once, so let's get to it. For Mac and Chrome users:

1. Command(⌘) + space to search and open any application

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2. Command(⌘) + t to open a new chrome tab

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3. Command(⌘) + w to close a chrome tab

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4. Command(⌘) + option(⌥) + arrow(→) to navigate chrome tabs

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5. Command(⌘) + l to jump to chrome search bar

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6. Command(⌘) + option(⌥) + h to hide apps other than the one you're on

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7. Command(⌘) + h to hide the app you're on

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8. Control + a to jump to the beginning of the line

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9. Control + k to delete the line after the cursor

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Casey Caruso is the co-founder of Bakround, a company aimed to help people reach their career potential. You can learn more about Casey at www.caseycaruso.com. Follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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