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Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Amazing and useful 14 Windows 8 Shortcuts

List of Shortcuts for windows 8

  1. Windows key + x =  opens the Windows tools menu
  2. Windows key + c = opens the Windows 8 right sidebar. It is used for searching, settings and start button. If not using shortcut then you need to move mouse to top-right corner for this sidebar to appear.
  3. Windows key + d = this will minimize all the open windows and bring you to desktop.
  4. Windows key + f = this open the search bar used to find files. It is quite similar to windows 7 start menu search but only searches for files.
  5. Windows key + q = this is very similar to similar to previous shortcut but used for searching apps (installed programs).
  6. Windows key + w = It will open search window to locate settings.
  7. Windows key + h = It is used for sharing window.
  8. Windows key + k = devices window
  9. Windows key + l = this will open lock screen. Extremely useful in case you need to urgently lockdown your computer.
  10. Windows key + e = This shortcut will open my computer.
  11. Windows key + t = opens toolbar menu to select from open windows
  12. Windows key + u = opens ease of access center
  13. Windows key + i = opens settings menu (right side bar) for personalization, power, connections, etc.
  14. Windows key + p = ’project’ menu - used to configure two screens, a projector etc.

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