10 Essential Windows Key Trick
In daily life, almost everyone nowadays uses a laptop or desktop for different purposes, like studying, playing, movie watching, working professionally and so many other things, but not everyone knows the awesome feature of the Windows key that makes your work easy and your time will also be saved for a while.
Almost everyone is following the traditional way of using the features of our laptops or desktops. But no body is even trying or willing to learn or know some tips and tricks which make their daily work smart and wise, and also time-consuming.
But don’t worry, every problem has its solutions. In this Article I will show you and guide you how to use a Windows key for different purposes in different ways that are going to be used in your daily life.
Here are the top 10 tricks of the Windows key that you need to know to make your work smartly and time-consuming.
Trick 1 : Windows + V
Everyday we copy and paste on our laptop and desktop for different purposes, and this is almost done by everybody who is using a laptop or desktop.
But what happens is sometimes the same line of code, text , same photo is needed to copy and paste again and again at different times. In that case, we follow our traditional way, every time we copy and paste all these things.That is very time-consuming and irritating also.
For that, press Windows + V . It will show all your copy and paste history from where you can easily access it according to your needs and save time.
Trick 2 : Windows + Shift + S
Sometimes what happens is, we need to take a particular picture of our laptop or desktop screen or we can say a particular part of the screen.
For that, we take a screenshot of the whole screen and then edit it from a different application and crop that particular image, and this is the traditional method which takes all the time for just one photo.
To take a particular photo of your laptop or desktop screen, press Windows + Shift + S and select that particular part that you want to take, picture and drag it. Then the selected part is copied to the clipboard and you can send it anywhere or you can save into your system also. By this, the quality of photos will not decrease.
Trick 3 : Windows + D
Every time we use our laptop or desktop applications, we open many applications at once and, for different purposes, we visit our home page also, but for that, we minimize or close that application again and again to visit the home page.
For that, press Windows + D. It will redirect to the home page and you don’t need to minimize the applications again and again.
Trick 4 : Windows + I
Setting is the most important application on every device, whether it is mobile or laptop or anything. On our laptop for open setting application, we visit the search bar from the start icon and search settings in the search bar or we just put that application on our desktop.
But if your desktop is full of files and other applications,you will not be able to find the setting application quickly from your desktop also.
For that, press Windows + I. It will redirect you to the setting option. You don’t need to go through a long process.
Trick 5 : Windows + E
Files are the most important application on every device, because we store all our data, like photos, documents, applications and so many other things which are useful to us.
And every time we need to open a file for a different purpose, such as if we are applying for a job, for which documents are needed and all documents are stored in the file, for that purpose, we open the file manager again and again and every time we minimize the application and use our traditional boring way.
For that reason, press Windows + E to easily access the file manager, it will redirect you to the file manager. This is a simple way of opening a file using the windows key.
Trick 6 : Windows + .(dot)
This trick is really awesome. It will help you while you are chatting or sending messages to someone . Nowadays, everyone is expressing their feelings with emoji and by using GIF’s.
While talking with someone nowadays, most of us use emoji to show our feelings and it is very easy to understand also. This trick will help you allot.
Press, Windows + .(dot) to open the emoji box and select the emoji that you want to use, and also select GIF.
Trick 7 : Windows + L
While doing work, we open many applications and if we take a break for an hour, then we put sleep mood on our laptop or desktop. This trick helps you to easily lock your window screen. You don’t need to keep in a sleepy mood every time,just follow this simple trick.
To lock your screen just press Windows + L. This will lock your screen.
Trick 8 : Windows + G
Windows 11 builds an Xbox game bar where you can play many games and also record your screen video while playing or take screenshots too.
To use this feature while playing, simply press the Windows + G key on your keyboard and it will give you the option to capture video or screenshots. After you select the option, it will start to record automatically.
Trick 9 : Windows + H
This will help you with voice typing when you press Windows + H on your keyboard. Voice typing turns on and converts your voice into text with Microsoft’s online speech technology.
It will give you three options, which are a setting, mic and learn more. You just click on the mic button to start voice typing.
This is going to save more time. Personally, I use this feature. It will help with grammatically also, which is a very good feature. So try this while you are writing something.
Trick 10 : Windows + (1/2/3/..)
This tip will assist you in quickly accessing your taskbar application. To launch that specific application, press Windows + (1/2/3..) as indicated in the image below. You can easily access all of your taskbar applications using this.
Like this you can access your applications of taskbaar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with the Windows key?
The Windows key (winky) is a keyboard key that has the Microsoft logo on it and is compatible with Windows. Shortcuts are provided by the Windows key. For instance, tapping the key will launch the Start menu immediately.
Can we use one Windows key for multiple computers?
Completely No, the key is only meant to be used with one of the CDs and is compatible with both 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows 7. You cannot install both using it. So make a good choice—1 licence, 1 installation.
How many computers can use the same Windows 10 key?
It can only be set up on a single computer. You require an additional licence if you want to upgrade a second computer to Windows 10 Pro. To purchase for $99 (price may vary depending on area or edition you’re upgrading from or to), click the button.
How many times can I use a Windows key?
A Windows 10 key can only be used once per computer or laptop. You will have to reenter the key if you need to reinstall the operating system for any reason.
What is a Windows Key?
On the keyboard, the Windows key is situated between the Left Ctrl and Alt keys and features the Microsoft logo. When you press the Windows key, the Start menu and search box are both automatically displayed.
Final Word
Every one of the suggested shortcuts comes in handy in daily life. All of the short cuts offered are genuine and will assist you in your daily work. Please provide feedback if you find it useful. Otherwise, just follow the instructions exactly as they are written to save time and do your best work.
