Essentially, how this works is that the Shortcut Guide module in PowerToys allows you to hold down the Windows key on your keyboard and see an on-screen overlay that shows you partially context-aware ...

If you want to give the impression that you’ve been using Windows 10 for years, learning a few keyboard shortcuts is the best way to go about it—you can navigate around the interface, get apps in ...

Using keyboard shortcuts is one of the best ways to improve productivity while working with your apps. While it helps to use other tweaks and adjustments, not all apps are equal. For instance, ...

Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of buttons that you can press on your computer to complete certain actions—like opening and closing files, copying and pasting text, and much more—that you would ...

Some users have complained that the Ctrl + Alt + Arrow keys are not working on their Windows 11/10 PC. Pressing this key combination does nothing or it opens some other program or application. So, for ...

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Like most users, I used to instinctively reach out for my mouse to perform almost everything on my PC: launching apps, arranging app windows, shutting down the PC, and more. I mean, it's what we've ...

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As a long-time Windows geek, I’ve always loved and relied on keyboard shortcuts. They’re incredible! Like a collection of secret handshakes that can quickly perform useful tasks and dramatically speed ...