Introduction

Windows shortcuts are a bit different than on other operating systems like Mac OS X. Alt + Tab is used to switch between open apps, not programs. CTRL+SHIFT+ESC opens Task Manager, but it’s also used to bring up Task Manager in Windows 10. Learn about these and more Windows shortcuts below!

Windows logo key + R = RUN

The Windows logo key + R is the command to open the RUN dialogue box. Which is where you can launch programs and management. You’ll too utilize this shortcut to get to your QuickBooks file-sharing folder if you have it set up on your computer.

If you want to open the run dialogue box, press the Windows Logo Key + R on your keyboard. This will open up the RUN dialogue box where you can type in a command or program name.

You’ll too utilize this shortcut to get to your QuickBooks file-sharing folder if you have it set up on your computer.

If you want to open the run dialogue box, press the Windows Logo Key + R on your keyboard. This will open up the RUN dialogue box where you can type in a command or program name. You’ll too utilize this shortcut to get to your QuickBooks file-sharing folder if you have it set up on your computer.

Windows logo key + E = File explorer

The Windows logo key + E combination open File Explorer. Which is a folder manager that lets you navigate through all of your files and folders on your computer.

Once you’ve opened it, you’ll see a list of all the folders and subfolders on your system—you can use these to navigate to new locations or find specific files and folders.

The File Explorer window contains a variety of menus and buttons that let you perform different functions. How to use these features the following section explains.

Opening a Folder in File Explorer You can open a folder by clicking it in the left pane of the File Explorer window. The folder’s name should be highlighted, and you’ll see its contents displayed in the right pane. If you’re looking for a specific file or folder on your system, typing its name into the search box is another way to locate it quickly.

Windows logo key + X = opens quick access menu

The Windows logo key + X combination is the most common shortcut you’ll need to know. It opens a quick access menu, which has options to open windows features and programs.

This shortcut is also called the WinX menu because it’s available in all versions of Windows, including RTM (Redstone 1), RS1 (Redstone 2), and RS2 (Redstone 3).

If you’re using Windows 10, it’s important to know the Win + X shortcut is your only way to access the Start menu. If it doesn’t work, try restarting your computer and then pressing the same key combination again.

The Win + X shortcut doesn’t work, try these steps: -Restart your computer. -Press the Windows key and X synchronously. This should open a menu with shortcuts to open features and programs. -Click on Start in this menu.

Alt + Tab = switch between open apps

You can use the keyboard shortcut Alt + Tab to switch between open apps. If you’re working on one app, press Ctrl + Tab, and if you’re in a group of windows, use Shift + Ctrl + Tab.

You’ll see that each open window has its own tab at the top of your screen above it. These are called application windows or applications and they have their own title bar at the top with buttons like New Window or Close All. The first letter of each word is bolded so it’s easy to spot them in case something changes between different versions of Windows 10 (like how I’ve gone from 7 -> 10).

This is a great way to quickly switch between apps if you’re using multiple monitors. It helps you keep track of where each window is by showing you its position on the screen. When using multiple windows it can also be helpful to see what’s happening in each one without having to switch back and forth. For example, let’s say your desktop has two browser windows open and both are displaying different web pages at the same time.

Ctrl + Shift + Esc = Open task manager

You can use the task manager to kill processes and change settings, but it’s also a great way to troubleshoot problems. If you have an application that won’t quit, try using Task Manager to kill it.

You can also check CPU usage and memory usage with Task Manager. This is useful if your computer starts acting weirdly after installing some big new software update (like Windows 10). The cause might be entirely different than what you thought at first!

The Disk Usage tab is another great feature of Task Manager. It shows how much space each of your files is taking up on your hard drive—which could be relevant if something is eating up all of your space or filling it up with junk files that slow down performance even further!

Learning the shortcuts lets you be productive

You may not realize it, but shortcuts can be a huge time-saver. When you’re working on a computer and using the mouse to click tasks or navigate around the screen, every second counts. But with shortcuts loaded into your muscle memory—and kept there with practice—you’ll spend less time scrolling around and more time doing what’s important.

There are many different types of shortcuts out there: some are simple and easy to remember (like Ctrl+A), and others are more complicated (like Ctrl+C). Either way, these tips will help you get started with learning how & why they work so well!

The title bar also tells you which application is active by showing its name in bold. The taskbar at the bottom of your screen shows all open windows from all applications and lets you switch between them using keyboard shortcuts or by clicking on their icons.

Conclusion

There you have it, the essential Windows 10 shortcuts. You can use these in everyday life and they’ll save you time every time. Now that you know how to navigate your computer with these shortcuts, go ahead and try them out!