While macOS allows users to create their own keyboard shortcuts to perform functions in apps, there isn't a built-in way to launch the apps themselves using a similar maneuver. AppleInsider shows ...

You can easily add your own keyboard shortcuts to often-used commands that lack them. The Keyboard tab is also where you can create application-specific keyboard shortcuts. Why might you want those?

There are several built-in keyboard shortcuts in Windows, but you can create new custom keyboard shortcuts for programs or apps. Learn how.

Be careful with selecting the correct app under the Shortcuts tab in Keyboard preferences on the Mac—under Application, you can also select All Applications to set a global keyboard shortcut.

Keyboard shortcuts don't stop at Command-Z, Command-C, and Command-V. Here's how to create your own keyboard shortcuts in every version of macOS.

Did you know that just about any command (e.g., clear formatting or insert a copyright symbol) in Word can be assigned your own custom keyboard shortc ...

As regular Business Hacks readers know, I'm a big fan of using keyboard shortcuts--especially in Microsoft Word. But there are some program functions, like Word Count, that don't have shortcuts ...

Here's everything you need to know about the Magic Keyboard shortcuts on the iPad Air and iPad Pro. Learn the most useful tips.

But if hands-free isn't your thing, you can also use keyboard shortcuts. Here's how to create keyboard shortcuts for programs and apps in Windows 10 (this also works in older versions of Windows).