Some Useful Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of two or more keys that, when pressed, can be used to perform a task that would typically require a mouse or other pointing device. Keyboard shortcuts can make it easier to interact with your computer, saving you time and effort as you work with Windows and other programs.

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Every software has the shortcut keys, most of them are common. Like, Ctrl c to copy selected contents, Ctrl v to paste copied contents, Ctrl s to save the contents, Ctrl p to print the contents, etc..
Windows Key on the keyboard has also several useful keyboard shortcuts which I would like to share with you all.

• Windows logo key. Open or close the Start menu.
• Windows logo key + D. Shows the desktop and pressing it again to Restore program Windows.
• Windows logo key + E. Open windows explorer (My Computer).
• Windows logo key + F. To open windows Search for a file or folder.
• Windows logo key + G. Cycle through Gadgets.
• Windows logo key + L. Lock your computer or to Switch users.
• Windows logo key + M. To minimize opened program Windows.
• Windows logo key + Shift+M. Restore minimized windows to the desktop.
• Windows logo key + P. Duplicate the desktop on another monitor if installed.
• Windows logo key + R. Open the "Run dialog box" window.
• Windows logo key + T. Cycle through the "programs running" in the taskbar.
• Windows logo key + U. Open the "Ease of Access Center".
• Windows logo key + X. Open the "Windows Mobility Center".
• Windows logo key + Spacebar. Preview the desktop.
• Windows logo key + Tab. Aero flip 3-D view cycles programs on the taskbar.
• Windows logo key + Pause. Display the System Properties dialog box.
• Windows logo key +Up Arrow. Maximize the window.
• Windows logo key +number. Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
• Alt + Windows logo key +number. Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
• Windows logo key + Home. Minimize all but the active window.