Tricks every Windows user should memorize.
The following keystrokes will save you time, and make your mouse jealous.
Windows + E
Automatically opens up a new Explorer window to show your Libraries folder.
Alt + P
In Windows Explorer, this shortcut opens a preview panel of your selected file, be it an photo, sound, or video documents.
Windows + Up and Windows + Down
Will make your active window fill your entire screen if it isn’t maximized. Windows + Down arrow will minimize that active window.
Windows + Shift + Up and Windows + Shift + Down
Using this combination will stretch an active window to the maximum desktop height. Pressing Windows + Shift+ Down will restore the window to its previous size.
Windows + + and Windows + -
Pressing the Windows button with either the plus or minus key activates the built-in Magnifier, letting you zoom in on the entire desktop or open a rectangular magnifying lens to zoom in on (and out of) parts of your screen. The Magnifier will follow your mouse pointer or keyboard cursor.
Windows + Left and Windows + Right
These two shortcuts will make your active window fill up exactly one half of your screen depending on which arrow key you use. You can repeat this the same arrow key to flip it to the other side.
Windows + Home
This shortcut minimizes every open window on your desktop except the active window. Pressing this shortcut again restores all the minimized windows.
Windows + T
Windows + T cycles through thumbnails of your open programs.
Windows + P
Manage your multiple-monitor setup with this handy shortcut. Windows + P opens a small utility panel that lets you configure a second display or projector.
Windows + Shift + Left and Windows + Shift + Right
If you’re using two or more displays and memorize this shortcut to easily move a window from one screen to the other. The window will keep its size and position on the new screen, which is useful when working with multiple documents.
Windows + [Number]
Programs pinned to your Taskbar can be launched by hitting Windows and the appropriate number key.
Windows + Space
This combo performs the same function as moving your mouse to the bottom right of the Taskbar: It makes every active window transparent (save faint outlines) so you can view the desktop underneath.