Although memorising which shortcuts do what can seem daunting, it's important to remember not everyone needs to know every shortcut. Learning and using the ones that are most important to you is a great way to enhance your Windows 10 experience. Here's 20 of our favourites...why not give them a try?
Windows key - opens or closes the Start Menu
Windows key + A - activates the Action Centre
Windows key + D - shows your desktop
Windows key + E - opens File Explorer
Windows key + I - opens Settings
Windows key + K - activates the Connect menu to link your device via Bluetooth
Windows key + L - immediately locks your PC or allows you to switch accounts
Windows key + M - minimises all windows
Windows key + P - project your screen
Windows key + Q - opens Search using Cortana with voice control
Windows key + R - opens Run dialog box
Windows key + X - opens power user features
Windows key + Tab - opens Task view
Ctrl + Shift + Esc - opens Task Manager
Windows key + Comma - temporarily view the desktop
Windows key + Ctrl + D - adds a virtual desktop
Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow - switch between virtual desktops
Windows key + Ctrl + F4 - closes current virtual desktop
Windows key + Spacebar - cycles through your language and keyboard options
Windows key + Semicolon - brings up the emoji box
There are, of course, HEAPS more shortcuts for Windows 10. Have we missed out on your personal favourite; a shortcut key sequence that NOBODY should be without? Why not send it to us at hello@eonic.com and - if it makes the cut - we'll add it to the list.
