Windows key: Opens the Start menu, where you can immediately start typing to search for programs.
Windows key + X: Opens the Quick Links menu, which we discussed in an earlier recipe.
Windows key + I: Opens Windows Settings options.
Windows key + D: Minimizes all open windows and brings you back to the Desktop.
Windows key + R: Opens the Run box. Launching applications this way is often faster than using the Start menu, if you know the executable name of the application you are trying to launch.
Windows key + M: Minimizes all windows.
Windows key + E: Opens File Explorer.
Windows key + L: Locks the computer.
Windows key + Tab: Takes you into the new Task View options.
Window key + Ctrl + D: Creates a new virtual Desktop from ...
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