September 2, 2024

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How to get past paywalls with ctrl + s shortcut key

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This is how to bypass paywalls with ctrl + s shortcut key on your computer keyboard.

I have read about it from here, so I gave it a try and it works as suggested.

Welcome to another post from the series, DiGiztal Bypass Paywalls Tips.

Digiztal Bypass Paywalls Tips

He wrote, save the page to your machine (via a "curl" command or ctrl+s in the browser) and open the saved HTML file.

A while ago I tried it out with this The New Yorker blocked article, "Why A.I. Isn’t Going to Make Art".

Bypass Paywalls Save With Ctrl & S Shortcut Key

Sure enough, this method can bypass The New Yorker paywall.

Remove paywalls with ctrl + s shortcut key

Just these two simple steps, no installation of browser extension.

STEP#1: Save the article

At the paywalled article, press down on the "Ctrl" and "S" keys.

Bypass Paywalls With Ctrl And S Shortcut Key

A box pops up and I save the article (Webpage complete file-type) in the Downloads.

Remove New Yorker Paywall Ctrl & S shortcut Key

It takes a few seconds to download it to your computer.

STEP #2: Open saved article

Go to where you have saved the blocked article.

You should see a Chrome icon and a folder, as shown below.

Ctrl & S Shortcut Key Paywall Bypass

Double click the Chrome icon, instantly the full unblocked article pops up.

Ctrl & S Shortcut key Paywall Bypass

A quick try-out with this saved with shortcut key, I managed to bypass paywalls of The New Yorker, Wired and The Atlantic


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