Most of us have a special key on our keyboard known as the Windows key. It is easy to spot; it's the key with the Windows 4-pane logo on it. This special key usually resides on either side of your space bar, next to the ALT key.
The Windows key was introduced upon the release of Windows95 for those lucky enough to own a genuine “Windows 95 keyboard”. Microsoft learned more from the folks at Apple than just the GUI environment, as the Windows key is Redmond 's answer to the Apple key, a fixture on Macs since the eighties.
Many of us sadly neglect this handy little tool but for the initiated it can save you time. Don't let the Windows key be the province of only those deemed to be “power users”, unleash its power for yourself.
Here are some of the time savers available via the Windows key:
Windows Key |
Display Start Menu |
Windows Key + D |
Minimize or Restore all Windows |
Windows Key + E |
Display Windows Explorer |
Windows Key + F |
Display Find: all files |
Windows Key + Ctrl + F |
Display Find: computer |
Windows Key + F1 |
Display Help |
Windows Key + M |
Minimize all open Windows |
Windows Key + Shift + M |
Undo Minimize all open Windows |
Windows Key + R |
Display the Run command |
Windows Key + U |
Opens the Utility Manager |
Windows Key + Break |
Display system properties dialog box |
While we're at it lets don't forget those classic keyboard shortcuts. Here are my favorites:
Copy |
CTRL + C
|
Cut |
CTRL + X |
Paste |
CTRL + V |
Undo |
CTRL + Z |
Select all |
CTRL + A |
So give that mouse a break! Take advantage of the shortcuts at your fingertips !
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