
Although it has been out for some time Windows 10 is still receiving mixed reviews. I guess it’s like Marmite? When using it with a touchscreen I think it is even better.
If you don’t have a touchscreen and are still using a keyboard, here are some handy keyboard Shortcut Keys:
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Open and close the Start menu. |
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Switch to the desktop and launch the nth application in the taskbar. For example, +1 launches whichever application is first in the list, numbered from left to right. |
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Open the action centre. |
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Highlight the notification area. |
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Launch Cortana into listening mode.[1] Users can begin to speak to Cortana immediately. |
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Switch between Show Desktop (hides/shows any applications and other windows) and the previous state. |
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Switch to the desktop and launch File Explorer with the Quick Access tab displayed. |
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Open the Share charm. |
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Open the Settings app. |
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Open the Connect pane to connect to wireless displays and audio devices. |
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Lock the device and go to the Lock screen. |
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Switch to the desktop and minimize all open windows. |
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Lock device orientation. |
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Open the Project pane to search and connect to external displays and projectors. |
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Display the Run dialog box. |
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Launch Cortana.[2] Users can begin to type a query immediately. |
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Cycle through the apps on the taskbar. |
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Launch the Ease of Access Center. |
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Cycle through notifications. |
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Open the advanced menu in the lower-left corner of the screen. |
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Open the app-specific command bar. |
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Launch Narrator. |
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Switch input language and keyboard layout. |
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Open Task view. |
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Peek at the desktop. |
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Zoom in. |
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Zoom out. |
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Close Magnifier. |
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Dock the active window to the left half of the monitor. |
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Dock the active window to the right half of the monitor. |
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Maximize the active window vertically and horizontally. |
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Restore or minimize the active window. |
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Maximize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width. |
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Restore or minimize the active window vertically, maintaining the current width. |
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With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the left. |
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With multiple monitors, move the active window to the monitor on the right. |
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Minimize all nonactive windows; restore on second keystroke. |
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Take a picture of the screen and place it in the Computer>Pictures>Screenshots folder. |
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Switch to the next or previous virtual desktop. |
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Create a new virtual desktop. |
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Close the current virtual desktop. |
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Launch the Windows Feedback App. |
[1] If Cortana is unavailable or disabled, this shortcut has no function.
[2] Cortana is only available in certain countries/regions, and some Cortana features might not be available everywhere. If Cortana is unavailable or disabled, this command opens Search.
Thanks to Microsoft Download Centre for the information.