In this video, we'll cover my favorite Microsoft Windows keyboard shortcuts that will save you time and increase your productivity. These essential shortcuts will make navigating and completing your tasks much faster and more efficient on a Windows PC. I also share some cool shortcuts that you can use in your internet browser.
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️ Windows D (Show Desktop):
Function: Instantly display the desktop or return to your active window.
Use case: Handy for quickly clearing the screen or accessing desktop files.
️ Windows V (Clipboard History):
Feature: Access a history of your copied items, not just the most recent ones.
Advantage: Paste previously copied texts or images from an extended clipboard history.
️ Windows Period (Emoji Picker):
Function: Easily insert emojis into your text.
How to do it: Use the arrow keys for navigation or search for specific emojis.
️ Windows Plus (Magnifier):
Utility: Zoom in on specific areas of the screen for better visibility.
Customization: Adjust zoom levels and increments to suit your preferences.
️ Ctrl K (Search in browser):
Shortcut: Go directly to the browser's search bar.
Efficiency: Save time by avoiding the use of a mouse for searching.
️ Ctrl Shift T (Reopen tabs in browser):
Feature: Quickly reopen accidentally closed browser tabs.
Convenience: Tabs reopen in the same order in which they were closed.
️ Windows tab (Task View):
Feature: View all open applications and virtual desktops in an organized manner.
Use case: Efficiently switch between applications and manage virtual desktops.
️ Windows L (lock screen):
Security: Secure your workstation when you walk away.
Convenience: Prevent unauthorized access while keeping applications running.
️ Windows X, followed by U (Shutdown):
Function: Quickly initiate the shutdown process.
Tip: For a clean system boot, disable Fast Boot in Power Options.
00:00 Super useful Windows shortcuts
00:18 Show desktop
00:52 Clipboard History
01:47 Emoji Picker
02:08 Magnifier
02:47 Browser search
03:02 Reopen tabs
03:22 Task view
03:47 Lock screen
04:08 Stop
04:34 Conclusion
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