Every laptop has a sleep button or a lid. You know where this is going. Close the lid halfway. Or, if you’re feeling dramatic, slam it (gently).
When you open it again, your screen will be off for a few glorious seconds. Everyone on your call will see your frozen, slightly shocked face from ten minutes ago. Perfect for that moment you need to check your phone.
Just be careful. If you have a noisy hinge, you’ll sound like you’re wrestling a seagull. Practice your “whoops, dropped my pen” face first.
The Keyboard Ninja Move
Want to look like you’re working while totally not working? Learn this keyboard combo: press the Pause/Break key. If you have one, that is.
On most laptops, it’s hiding on the Insert key or the Print Screen key. You’ll need to hold down Fn while pressing it. This usually freezes your operating system for a second or two.
It’s not a freeze, really. It’s more of a stutter. But it buys you enough time to close your eyes, take a sip of coffee, or make a hilarious face. Worth it.
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Still, this trick is fickle. Some laptops ignore the Pause key like it’s a distant relative at a wedding. Don’t rely on it.
