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19 best Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts you should know

On May 29, 2018 by TechTips

Keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot time as you use Windows 10.

You probably already know about Ctrl + C and Ctrl +V (copy and paste), Some of these shortcuts might already be familiar to you, but think of new users who just switched from a Mac or simply have relied more on mice or touchscreens.

Keyboard shortcutAction
Windows key + AOpen Action center
Windows key + COpen Cortana in listening mode
Windows key + DDisplay and hide the desktop
Windows key + EOpen File Explorer
Windows key + HOpen the Share charm
Windows key + IOpen Settings
Windows key + LLock your PC or switch accounts
Windows key + SOpen Search
Windows key + NumberOpen the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Windows key + Arrow keySnap app windows left, right, corners, maximize, or minimize
Windows key + CommaTemporarily peek at the desktop
Windows key + Ctrl +DAdd a virtual desktop
Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrowSwitch between virtual desktops
Windows key + EnterOpen Narrator
Windows key + HomeMinimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke)
Windows key + PrtScnCapture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder
Windows key + Shift + Up arrowStretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen
Alt +TabSwitch between open apps
Ctrl + Alt +TabView open apps

 

Source: Windows Central

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