The Windows Key

For those of you looking to take a break from your trusty mouse, here are some great shortcuts involving the Windows key that you may find useful from time to time.

Windows key = Displays taskbar and Start menu

Windows key + E = Starts Windows Explorer

Windows key + F = Finds files or folders

Ctrl + Windows key + F = Finds a computer

Windows key + M = Minimizes all windows

Shift + Windows key + M = Restores all minimized Windows

Windows key + R = Displays the Run dialog box

Windows key + Tab = Cycles through the taskbar buttons

Windows key + Break = Displays System Properties

Alt + Tab = Toggle (switch) between open windows.