Assistive Tech Hacks

Shortcut‑First Computing for MS: Save Your Hands with Built‑In Accessibility

Quick Path Pick three actions that drain you most: select, copy/paste, switch apps. Learn only the matching shortcuts today (Windows or macOS list below). Turn on Sticky/Slow/Filter/Mouse Keys to make combos easy. Post the one‑page cheat card by your monitor. Practice two minutes daily in a blank document. Full Path Phase 1 — Choose Your 3 Moves (5 min) List recurring actions that hurt or fatigue your hands. Map each to one shortcut below. Keep the list tiny and focused. Decide where you will rehearse daily: any notes app works. Alt text: List actions → three shortcuts chosen → notes app. ...