The Windows operating system has several keyboard shortcuts that can be used to make it easier to run a device. If you use Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V and Ctrl+X, maybe you've used it a lot, now if you've memorized everything below, have you memorized it?
Launching Pop Science, Wednesday (22/6/2022) we have summarized 20 keyboard shortcuts that you should know from now on. Don't forget, yes, because it will definitely make it easier for you next time.
Basic Windows keyboard shortcuts
1. Ctrl+Z will undo what you were doing, for example when you accidentally deleted data.
2. Ctrl+W will be useful to close whatever you are currently viewing, for example when you accidentally open a browser.
3. Ctrl+A to 'select all' or select all text in the document.
4. Alt+Tab to switch applications.
5. Alt+F4 can be used to close the application.
Windows shortcuts for navigation
6. Win+D can be used to show or hide the desktop.
7. Win + arrow (right or left) to determine where the position of the currently open page.
8. Win+Tab to open Task view.
9. Shift+Tab to go back, for example when writing and want to go back to fix typos.
10. Ctrl+Esc to open the Start menu.
Further use of Windows Shortcuts
11. F2 to rename, for example a folder or file.
12. F5 is used to refresh the page.
13. Win+L is used to lock the computer so it needs to be unlocked with a password again (if any).
14. Win+I to open Settings.
15. Win+S is used to search for Windows.
16. Win+PrtScn to capture images and save them in PNG format.
17. Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager.
18. Win+C to start talking to Cortana.
19. Win+Ctrl+D is used to add a virtual desktop.
20. Win+X to open hidden menu.