Here is a nifty video from the Bright Side that could be very helpful for those who do not “do” computers all day long for a living. And, frankly, even some of us keyboard warriors can pick up a few tips here. Please, watch the full video for additional details, such as differences for a few versions of OS
So, what nifty keyboard tricks can help you make the most of your Windows features?
- Win = Open Start menu
- Win+A = Open Action Center
- Win+B = Select the first icon in Notification center
- Win+Ctr+B = Switch to program indicating a New Message in the notification center
- Win+C = Show Cortana (if enabled)
- Win+D = go to Desktop
- Win+E = access Windows Explorer
- Win+F = Opens Find Files and Folders or Feedback in Windows 10 it opens Feedback Hub
- Win+Ctr+F = Find Computers
- Win+G = Open the Game bar
- Win+K = Open new Start Menu
- Win+L = Change use or Lock workstation
- Win+M = Minimize all window (takes you to the desktop, like combo #6…)
- Win+Shift+M = Restore the last minimized window
- Win+O = Lock your device’s orientation and disable device gyro function on tablets.
- Win+P = switch operating modes of the monitor to the projector (if enabled) and back
- Win+Q = Search inside your computer
- Win+R to open dialog box (to run apps)
- Win+T = Switch focus to Task Bar
- Win+U = Open the Utility Manager
- Win+W = Open Workspace
- Win+X = Open Windows Mobile Apps center (for mobile devices)
- Win+Y = Starts Yahoo messenger (if enabled)
What about Mac Users? Here are some bonus keyboard combinations!
- Command+Up Arrow = scroll to the top of any page
- Command+Down Arrow = Jump to the bottom of the page
- Command+Semicolon = check for misspelled words in any open document
- Command+1 or 2 or 3, and so on = cycle through open tabs
- Option+Delete = delete one full word at a time
- Command+H = Hide all open windows
- Command+Sift+T= Restore last closed tab in the browser
- Command+F3 = remove all app windows from view (make your desktop screensaver a piece of art!)
- Option+Shift+ Volume Up or Down = Change sound output levels
You probably knew about some of these tricks, but surely those you have missed can make your computer work a little easier from now on!
