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Be a multitask wizard in Windows 10!
09/06/2016
Windows 10 offers many benefits including an advanced security architecture, multitasking functions, the opportunitiy to integrate devices and an optimised Action Centre to manage your pc settings. As a Microsoft Partner with Gold Status, we're experts at all things Microsoft, so if you would like support or advice then drop us a line on 01326 379 497 or visit: Microsoft Licensing and free trials for more information.
To maximise the multitasking functionality, Microsoft have created a set of keyboard shortcuts specifically for Windows 10. A keyboard shortcut can save you time and effort by providing a quick combination of two or more keys that perform a task that would typically require a mouse or other pointing device.
Fly through your work load, showoff your slick skills and become a multi-tasking wizard with the shortcuts below:
Windows logo key 
= Winkey
| Winkey 10 keyboard shortcut | Description |
| Winkey + Tab | Activates Task View |
| Winkey + A | Activates Action Center |
| Winkey + C | Activates Cortana with speech> |
| Winkey + D | Shows desktop |
| Winkey + E | Opens File Explorer |
| Winkey + G | Activates the new Xbox game bar to let you record games or take screenshots. |
| Winkey + H | Activates share feature in Windows 10 apps |
| Winkey + I | Opens Windows 10 settings |
| Winkey + K | Activates Connect feature to stream to wireless displays and audio devices |
| Winkey + L | Locks a machine |
| Winkey + P | Project a screen |
| Winkey + R | Run a command |
| Winkey + S | Activates Cortana |
| Winkey + X | Opens power user features |
| Winkey + Left / Right / Up / Down | Snaps apps to the side of a screen (press Up or Down after snapping left / right to enable four apps to snap) |
| Winkey + Ctrl + D | Creates a new virtual desktop |
| Winkey + Ctrl + F4 | Close virtual desktop |
| Winkey + Ctrl + Left or Right | Switch between virtual desktops |
| Winkey + Shift + Left or Right | Move apps from one monitor to another |
| Winkey + 1 / 2 / 3... | Open programs that are pinned on the taskbar. The first app is number one. |
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