diff --git a/.vimrc b/.vimrc
index ab3d3fb..bd7b476 100644
--- a/.vimrc
+++ b/.vimrc
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 " Make vim more useful
 set nocompatible
+" Use the OS clipboard by default (on versions compiled with `+clipboard`)
+set clipboard=unnamed
 " Enhance command-line completion
 set wildmenu
 " Allow cursor keys in insert mode