Yes, it is possible to create OS-like shortcuts on your computer.
On Windows:
- To create a desktop shortcut, right-click on a file, folder, or program and select "Create shortcut."
- For Start menu shortcuts, right-click on a program and select "More" > "Open file location" to access its executable file. Right-click and choose "Create shortcut."
On macOS:
- To create a desktop alias, right-click on a file, folder, or application while holding down the "Option" and "Command" keys and select "Make Alias."
- Dragging and dropping files or applications to the Dock can create shortcuts.
On Linux (GNOME):
- Right-click on a file, folder, or application and select "Add to Desktop" to create desktop shortcuts.
- You can create application launcher shortcuts by dragging and dropping items onto the application launcher.
For Custom Keyboard Shortcuts (macOS & Linux):
- On macOS, go to System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > App Shortcuts to create custom keyboard shortcuts for menu commands.
- On Ubuntu and some Linux distributions, you can modify keyboard shortcuts in System Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts or use third-party software like xautomation for further customization.
These steps may slightly vary based on your specific OS version and desktop environment. Customizing keyboard shortcuts and creating shortcuts/aliases can improve your productivity and tailor your computing experience to your preferences.
Alternatively, you can use third-party software like KeyRemap4MacBook to change key combinations like control+c to command+c everywhere [4]. Another option is to use the Shortcuts app for Mac to create a new, custom shortcut. You can add actions in the shortcut editor and run your new shortcut to test it [2].
On Ubuntu, you can modify the system to match your muscle memory instead of relearning keyboard shortcuts. For example, you can install the xautomation package and add a command in System → Preferences → Keyboard Shortcuts → Custom [6].