15 Amazing Shortcuts You Aren't Using

If you wanna be a power user, you shouldn't deny the usefulness of hotkeys. They improve your everyday work and give an absolute boost in your productivity. These hotkey combinations will certainly come in handy for every Windows and OS X user!

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TIMESTAMPS:
Create a virtual desktop 0:46
Switch between virtual desktops 1:24
Return to the desktop from apps 2:15
Open an app from the taskbar 3:04
Split-screen between two apps 3:50
Switch apps 4:24
Program management and troubleshooting 5:27
Open File Explorer 6:17
Use the Magnifier 6:48
Take screenshots 7:41
Use Action Center 8:24
Access the Settings 9:02
Talk to Cortana or Siri 9:22
Use the Windows Game Bar 10:02
Lock down your PC 11:20

SUMMARY:
- Press the Windows key + Ctrl + D or Control + Up if you use a Mac. It’ll switch to a new fresh desktop.
- Push the Windows key + Ctrl or the Control key on a Mac. Now you can switch between all the virtual desktops you’ve made by using the left and right arrow keys.
- If you have too many apps open and you need to use another one hidden behind all those windows on your desktop, you can minimize all of them at once by pushing the Windows key + M.
- If you want much faster access to your most used apps, consider keeping them on your taskbar. It’ll speed up your workflow even more if you use the following combination: the Windows key + a number key from 1 to 9.
- Open one app that you need for your work and press the Windows key + left arrow. Then, open another app and click the Windows key + right arrow. Now, two windows are sharing your screen!
- Pressing Ctrl + Alt + Tab will show you all the apps currently running on your PC.
- To avoid restarting your device and losing all your progress, try using the following combo: Ctrl + Shift + Esc or Command + Option + Escape if you’re working on a Mac.
- Pressing the Windows key + E opens the file manager window on your PC. For Mac users, this is your Finder app.
- The Windows key combined with the + or - key will open the magnifier app, which allows you to zoom in and out wherever you point your cursor.
- Use the Windows key + Print Screen to take a screenshot and immediately save it in the Image folder on your hard drive.
- To open Bluetooth, simultaneously press the Windows key + A. For Mac users, your Notification Center is always a click away in the top right-hand corner.
- If you need more tweaking or access to more advanced parameters of your PC, you can have it all! Use the Windows key + I to do just that.
- To open Cortana on Windows in listening mode, press the Windows key + C. And to summon Siri on Mac OS, hold Command and Space together. “Hey, Siri!”
- If you suddenly need to step away from the computer but you don’t want anyone meddling in your stuff, you can quickly lock your user profile. Simply push the Windows key + L or Shift + Command + Q on a Mac.

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[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Hey guys, which shortcuts are the ones you use more often?

[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

TIMESTAMPS:
Create a virtual desktop 0:46
Switch between virtual desktops 1:24
Return to the desktop from apps 2:15
Open an app from the taskbar 3:04
Split-screen between two apps 3:50
Switch apps 4:24
Program management and troubleshooting 5:27
Open File Explorer 6:17
Use the Magnifier 6:48
Take screenshots 7:41
Use Action Center 8:24
Access the Settings 9:02
Talk to Cortana or Siri 9:22
Use the Windows Game Bar 10:02
Lock down your PC 11:20

[GorgeousMF]

I just want to say I appreciate you getting directly to the point in your tutorial. You've made it clear, concise and easy to learn. Gratitude.

[jonasherman]

Hey, I watched this video for the second time a few months later and noticed that I now use most of these shortcuts. Helped a lot!

[regeleionescu]

Long story short:

Windows key + Ctrl + D = new desktop
Windows key + Ctrl = switch between virtual desktops
Windows key + M = minimize all apps
Windows key + a number key from 1 to 9 = open app from taskbar
Windows key + left/right arrow = arrange app on left/right half of the screen
Ctrl + Alt + Tab = all the apps currently running
Ctrl + Shift + Esc = task manager
Windows key + E opens the file explorer
Windows key + "+" or "-" = magnifier
Windows key + Print Screen = take a screenshot
Windows key + A = Notification Center
Windows key + I = opens Settings
Windows key + L = lock your profile

[nickrobinson]

*Extremely useful* Most users go through life without using any shortcuts and avoiding advanced config. They are missing out. _Thanks for sharing!_

[TokiDokiTECH]

just want to say I appreciate you getting directly to the point in your tutorial. You've made it clear, concise and easy to learn. Gratitude.

[shreebanerjee]

EACH AND EVERY SHORTCUT KEYS SHOWN IN THIS VIDEO WERE SO IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING FOR ME, THANK YOU.

[sleepykittyMMD]

wow I didn't know most of these, i paused to try out almost all of these. Finally I know an easier way to navigate through all my programs AND do side by side!
also some extra shortcuts and alternatives:
on windows: windows button + D to go the desktop, press it again and your back to whatever app/browser/program you were using.
on windows: to copy (ctrl + c) and to past (ctrl +v)
on windows: to undo (ctrl +z )to redo (ctrl +y) or (ctrl +alt+z)
windows alternate for task manager: crtl, +alt +delete
also if you use a mouse, if you hit ctrl and then scroll the mouse wheel it will zoom in and out, just as it would if you have a laptop/touchscreen that can be pinched.

[luminary_evana]

I knew a lot of shortcuts but some of them where new to me and blew my mind.
Thank's for sharing this.

[LessPegasus]

I've got to say your videos are extremely useful. People think of myself as someone who knows computers and I didn't know about most of these.

[BAdams]

Thanks for the timely video on shortcuts. I had previously used 6 (switch apps), 14 (game bar and record) and 15 (lock pc); thanks for the others.

[mateimioara]

Windows button+left or right arrow is great! Thank you for your help!

[UrmilVyas]

2:35 if you want the counter key of Windows logo + M and you want to get all apps back then press Windows + Shift + M

[powermusicf]

Thank you for this video! For the longest time, I had no idea which keys cause the desktop to suddenly clear out. It didn't happen often (as I never intentionally pushed the Win with Ctrl + D, only by accident - and, of course, almost always on boss fights...), but it was annyoing nonetheless. Thank you, thank you, thank you! :D

[willieward]

This is great. I've been missing out. Will have to go back over this useful information to really absorb all of.

[nosik]

That video was very helpfull! Thank you Bright Side!😉👍

[madhavyadav]

Me: Watches this video
Also me: Forgets these while using pc.

[garylillich]

Very worthwhile. Thank you for putting the text in the header, for those of us who did not take notes, nor have a perfect memory

[AwesomeAsmee]

I'm using mac air for over 3-4 years now and I didn't get to know these things which the bright side taught me today now. I paused the video and tried every single one of them' and they worked. Thanks Bright Side :)