10 Productivity-Boosting Keyboard Shortcuts for Computers

Introduction

• Topic Shift: Moving from smartphones to computers
• Aim: Enhance productivity with keyboard shortcuts
• Importance of the Windows key in shortcuts

Key Shortcuts Overview

• Total Shortcuts: 10 discussed, focusing on 6th, 8th, and 9th as key points

List of Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Windows + E

   • Opens ‘My Computer’ to access files/drives quickly.

2. Windows + D

   • Minimizes all open windows to show the desktop.

3. Windows + Up Arrow

   • Maximizes the current window.

4. Windows + Down Arrow

   • Minimizes the current window.

5. Windows + Left/Right Arrow

   • Splits windows for multitasking, aligning them for better productivity.

6. Control + Shift + N

   • Quickly creates a new folder.

7. Alt + Tab

   • Switches between open windows (press Tab to cycle through multiple).

8. Windows + Tab

   • Displays all open windows as thumbnails on the screen for easier access.

9. Windows + Shift + S

   • Takes advanced screenshots with shape control (rectangular/freeform).

10. Windows + V

    • Accesses clipboard history for text copied (previous copies available).

11. Windows + “.” OR “;”

    • Opens emoji panel for quick access to emojis while messaging.

12. Windows + L

    • Locks the PC quickly, allowing switches to other accounts easily.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to try out shortcuts
• Request for likes and comments on which shortcuts were already known
• Closing remark: "Keep Trakin & Stay Safe!"