Text is now even easier with this shortcut feature on iOS devices, Samsung and Android phones. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to customize them.

3. Make a choice In many cases, you will be taken straight to the next step but you may be presented with a choice: to install the website to your home screen or create a shortcut.

By default, the Android system lets you create folders, and then create shortcuts to them on the home screen. You can use these blank folders to create a collection of widgets for home screen ...

Want Apple's text replacement feature on Android? Find out how to set up and use custom text shortcuts on Android to type your frequently used texts faster.

Here's how to create custom keyboard shortcuts on your Android device: • Visit Settings > Language & Keyboard > Input > Personal dictionary • Click on the plus (+) sign in the upper right corner.

Organize your apps and add custom shortcuts with Android Auto for quick access to reduce distractions while driving.

The Google Assistant shortcuts can make interacting with Android on the go quite a bit easier. Set yourself up a few shortcuts and see how quickly you come to depend upon them.

These out-of-sight Android shortcuts can make you meaningfully more efficient — if you (a) figure out how to tap into their full potential and (b) remember to use 'em.