Are you Using the Windows Logo On Your Keyboard Effectively?
Posted by Len Diana on Tue, Sep 06, 2011 @ 10:44 AM
There are all kinds of tools to make your life easier. But did you know how to use your keyboard to make your computer easier to use? Below are some simple ways to use the “Windows Logo” to your advantage:
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Press this key
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To do this
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Windows logo key
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Open or close the Start menu
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Windows logo key +PAUSE
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Display the System Properties dialog box
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Windows logo key +D
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Display the desktop
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Windows logo key +M
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Minimize all windows
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Windows logo key +SHIFT+M
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Restore minimized windows to the desktop
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Windows logo key +E
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Open Computer
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Windows logo key +F
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Search for a file or folder
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CTRL+Windows logo key +F
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Search for computers (if you are on a network)
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Windows logo key +L
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Lock your computer or switch users
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Windows logo key +R
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Open the Run dialog box
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Windows logo key +T
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Cycle through programs on the taskbar
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Windows logo key +TAB
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Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
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CTRL+Windows logo key +TAB
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Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
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Windows logo key +SPACEBAR
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Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
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Windows logo key +G
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Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
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Windows logo key +U
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Open Ease of Access Center
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Windows logo key +X
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Open Windows Mobility Center
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Windows logo key with any number key
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Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key +1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.
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You can go to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Keyboard-shortcuts for other easy to use shortcuts. I’ll be posting others in the very near future.
