10 Windows Logo keyboard shortcuts

Posted by Luqman Sulyman
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Sep 20, 2012
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Image In case you don’t know, the Windows Logo key, which is common on most keyboards these days, can be a powerful tool if you know the right shortcuts.

However, when it comes to keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Windows 7, I admit to being a bit of a novice. But as learning will never end, I try to improve myself and will like to share with you 10 simple windows logo keyboard shortcuts that if you use regularly that will make your computing life just a little more efficient.

These are the simple shortcuts: 

1.     Windows logo key+number: To start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program.
2.     Ctrl+Windows logo key +Tab: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.
3.     Windows logo key +Left Arrow or right arrow: To maximize the window to the left or right side of the screen respectively.
4.     Windows logo key +U: To open Ease of Access Center.
5.     Windows logo key +X: To open Windows Mobility Center.
6.     Alt+Windows logo key+number: To open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
7.     Ctrl+Windows logo key +F: To search for computers if you’re on a network.
8.     Windows logo key +L: To lock your computer or switch users.
9.     Windows logo key +E: To open Computer.
10.  Windows logo key +D: To display the desktop.

However, with these simple shortcuts, if you can be using them constantly, it will make your work more faster on windows 7 because it really help me also.

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