23 secret keyboard combinations for Windows? Plus 9 bonus combos for Mac

Video: How many of these 23 secret keyboard combinations can boost your productivity in Windows? Plus 9 bonus combos for Mac Users

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?

1. Win = Open Start menu
2. Win+A = Open Action Center
3. Win+B = Select the first icon in Notification center
4. Win+Ctr+B = Switch to program indicating a New Message in the notification center
5. Win+C = Show Cortana (if enabled)
6. Win+D = go to Desktop
7. Win+E = access Windows Explorer
8. Win+F = Opens Find Files and Folders or Feedback in Windows 10 it opens Feedback Hub
9. Win+Ctr+F = Find Computers
10. Win+G = Open the Game bar
11. Win+K = Open new Start Menu
12. Win+L = Change use or Lock workstation
13. Win+M = Minimize all window (takes you to the desktop, like combo #6…)
14. Win+Shift+M = Restore the last minimized window
15. Win+O = Lock your device’s orientation and disable device gyro function on tablets.
16. Win+P = switch operating modes of the monitor to the projector (if enabled) and back
17. Win+Q = Search inside your computer
18. Win+R to open dialog box (to run apps)
19. Win+T = Switch focus to Task Bar
20. Win+U = Open the Utility Manager
21. Win+W = Open Workspace
22. Win+X = Open Windows Mobile Apps center (for mobile devices)
23. Win+Y = Starts Yahoo messenger (if enabled)

What about Mac Users? Here are some bonus keyboard combinations!

1. Command+Up Arrow = scroll to the top of any page
2. Command+Down Arrow = Jump to the bottom of the page
3. Command+Semicolon = check for misspelled words in any open document
4. Command+1 or 2 or 3, and so on = cycle through open tabs
5. Option+Delete = delete one full word at a time
6. Command+H = Hide all open windows
7. Command+Sift+T=  Restore last closed tab in the browser
8. Command+F3 = remove all app windows from view (make your desktop screensaver a piece of art!)
9. 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!