If you think that little Windows key at the bottom of your keyboard is just for popping up the start button, you are sadly mistaken. Here are some other uses for this helpful little key:
-Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer
-Windows + U: Open Utility Manager
-Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer
-Windows + R: Display Run dialog box
-Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows
-Windows + break: Display System Properties dialog box
-Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows
-Windows + L: Lock the workstation
-Windows + F: Display Search for files
-Windows + Q: Quick switching of users (Powertoys only)
-Windows + Q: Hold Windows Key, then tap Q to scroll thru the different users on your PC
-Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center
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Is there any way to modify or add more shortcut operations with to the Windows XP / Vista (pref. XP) interface?
Thanks,
Greg K.