Time saving Windows shortcuts that increase your productivity

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Windows has an unimaginable number of hotkeys, we dived through them and unearthed this golden collection. Join us now and discover what we brought back from the depths, you won’t become a pro keyboarder overnight but this is a small and solid starting point.

Internet Browsing

Ctrl+Enter – Automatically enter the .com to a web address!

Ctrl+Shift+N – New Incognito window.

Ctl+T – Open new tab in browser.

Ctl+L – Select web address for the current page.

 System Hot-Keys

Win Key +E – Opens File Explorer.

Win Key +R –Opens Run.

Win Key +L – Instantly locks your PC.

Win Key +F – Opens file search window.

Alt + Space – Opens the title bar menu of the page.

 Window Tricks

Win Key +Arrow Up – Maximize the current window.

Win Key +Arrow Down – If in a maximized window it makes it into a smaller window. Pres it again and the window will be minimized.

Win Key +Arrow Left or Right – Moves window to the left or right of the display and also can be used into multiple monitors.

Win Key +Shift Key + Arrow Up – vertically maximizes the window.

Win Key +Tab – Cycles through the open apps, and release tab to select the app to open.

Win Key + Ctrl +Tab –Allows you to navigate through open apps using the up/down arrow keys.

 Use a multi-screen setup?

Win Key +P – If you have multiple monitors connected use to choose duplicate or extended.

Win Key +Shift Key + Arrow Left/Right – Moves window to the primary or secondary monitor.

How do shortcuts save time?

Hotkeys are like a dripping tap; a dripping tap slowly collects water, hotkeys slowly collect time. They replace slower mouse movements and clicks, use them every day in the office and in a week you will have collected a decent bucket of time. Add this to your favorites and show off your Microsoft proficiency. It will save you time and is also is a great way to impress your co-workers.

Don’t own a keyboard?

Well hopefully you have a PC and then you can get one of our mechanical keyboards for the best way to type and game. If you want to go totally custom you can even buy keycaps and make your own unique key design.

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