MONDAY MAGIC - 6 Window Key Shortcuts

Here are some ways to enhance your computer  skills that might save you time. These work on Windows 10 and, I think, on Windows 11, but check one on 11 to make sure.

KEYBOARD TRICKS

1. If you need 2 apps open at the same time on your desktop, do this: open 1st app by pressing the Windows key + left arrow. Open 2nd app by pressing Windows key + right arrow. Now, you should have 2 windows sharing your screen. 

2. Show all apps currently running on your computer by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Tab will show you all the apps currently running on your PC.

3. If you need to leave your computer for a bit, and you don’t want anyone messing with what you're working on, lock your user profile by pressing Windows key + L. You would then unlock it by entering your user password.

4. Open the File Manager by pressing the Windows key + E. 

5. To use the magnifier wherever your pointer is, press the Windows key and + (plus) to increase magnification or Windows Key and - (minus) to decrease magnification.d out wherever you point your cursor.

6. To take a screenshot and immediately save it in the Image folder on your hard drive, press Windows key + Print Screen. 

TAKEAWAY TRUTH

Using keystrokes speeds up your work on a computer and saves some repetitive stress caused by using a mouse.

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