The Shortcut Show Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 -0400 en-us © 2026 The Shortcut Show yes b8719358-4043-5bc6-9652-fb2888d8f492 Scott episodic false The Shortcut Show is a quick, practical podcast that reveals the useful keyboard shortcuts hiding in plain sight. Each episode teaches one simple command that saves time, reduces clicks, and helps you work smarter.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Scott https://storage.buzzsprout.com/39a6g2si9npm46ukxczluuhe7vyg?.jpg The Shortcut Show #4 Win + Shift + S #4 Win + Shift + S Windows users are leaving one of the fastest screenshot shortcuts on the table. Win + Shift + S lets you capture only the exact part of your screen you need, copy it instantly to your clipboard, and paste it anywhere without opening extra apps or saving files first.


Scott breaks down the shortcut that can save you from fumbling with your phone camera, full-screen screenshots, and the usual screenshot clutter. If you've ever needed to show tech support an error message, send a quick visual in Teams, or grab something from your screen without breaking your workflow, this tiny shortcut is a game changer.


You'll discover:

  • How Win + Shift + S opens the Windows snipping toolbar
  • Why the screen dims and how to select only the area you want
  • How the screenshot goes straight to your clipboard
  • The fastest way to paste it into email, Word, Teams, text, and more
  • Why this shortcut is better than saving, finding, and re-opening screenshot files


Scott keeps it simple and practical, showing how one small habit can eliminate a bunch of unnecessary steps every time you need to share something on screen. It's the kind of shortcut that feels minor until you start using it, and then it becomes second nature.


Perfect for anyone who uses Windows at work or home and wants a faster way to communicate visually without interrupting their flow. Short, useful, and worth remembering - especially the next time you need to show someone exactly what you're seeing.

]]> Windows users are leaving one of the fastest screenshot shortcuts on the table. Win + Shift + S lets you capture only the exact part of your screen you need, copy it instantly to your clipboard, and paste it anywhere without opening extra apps or saving files first.


Scott breaks down the shortcut that can save you from fumbling with your phone camera, full-screen screenshots, and the usual screenshot clutter. If you've ever needed to show tech support an error message, send a quick visual in Teams, or grab something from your screen without breaking your workflow, this tiny shortcut is a game changer.


You'll discover:

  • How Win + Shift + S opens the Windows snipping toolbar
  • Why the screen dims and how to select only the area you want
  • How the screenshot goes straight to your clipboard
  • The fastest way to paste it into email, Word, Teams, text, and more
  • Why this shortcut is better than saving, finding, and re-opening screenshot files


Scott keeps it simple and practical, showing how one small habit can eliminate a bunch of unnecessary steps every time you need to share something on screen. It's the kind of shortcut that feels minor until you start using it, and then it becomes second nature.


Perfect for anyone who uses Windows at work or home and wants a faster way to communicate visually without interrupting their flow. Short, useful, and worth remembering - especially the next time you need to show someone exactly what you're seeing.

]]> Scott Buzzsprout-19896840 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0500 268 Windows tips, keyboard shortcuts, screenshots, Snipping Tool, Windows productivity, tech tips, screen capture, computer skills, workplace efficiency, how-to 1 4 full false #3 Control, Shift, T #3 Control, Shift, T In this episode of The Shortcut Show, Scott explains how Ctrl + Shift + T can instantly reopen a browser tab you accidentally closed. It’s a simple shortcut that can save time, frustration, and a trip through your browser history.

]]> In this episode of The Shortcut Show, Scott explains how Ctrl + Shift + T can instantly reopen a browser tab you accidentally closed. It’s a simple shortcut that can save time, frustration, and a trip through your browser history.

]]> Scott Townsend Buzzsprout-19878196 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0500 126 keyboard shortcuts 1 3 full false #2 Windows + V #2 Windows + V Copied something, then copied something else and lost the first one? In this episode of The Shortcut Show, Scott explains how Windows + V opens your clipboard history so you can find and paste something you copied earlier. He’ll walk you through turning it on and trying it for yourself.

]]> Copied something, then copied something else and lost the first one? In this episode of The Shortcut Show, Scott explains how Windows + V opens your clipboard history so you can find and paste something you copied earlier. He’ll walk you through turning it on and trying it for yourself.

]]> Scott Townsend Buzzsprout-19860859 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0500 130 keyboard shortcuts, windows + V 1 2 full false #1 Windows + H #1 Windows + H  Discover how Windows + H turns your voice into typed words almost anywhere on your computer. In this quick episode of The Shortcut Show, Scott explains how to start voice typing, where it works, and how this simple shortcut can save time and reduce typing. 

]]>  Discover how Windows + H turns your voice into typed words almost anywhere on your computer. In this quick episode of The Shortcut Show, Scott explains how to start voice typing, where it works, and how this simple shortcut can save time and reduce typing. 

]]> Scott Buzzsprout-19805512 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0500 128 1 1 full false