Top 10 - Windows 10 Shortcuts that you should know about!

These 10 extremely useful shortcuts are a must have when doing many tasks on your Windows 10 computer on a daily basis. Let's take a look!

1. Windows Key + G

This one is for the gamers out there who like to to record and take screenshots of their everyday gaming on Windows. This may not work for all apps, but is still very useful!

2. Windows Key + X

This command brings on the context menu for the start button. It shows many system utilities that are super easy to get to, such as command prompt, event viewer, device manager, and more.

3. Windows Key + (Left, Right, Up, Down) Arrow Key

This is another cool option as this can easily snap your current windows to the left or right of the screen or where ever you want!

4. Windows Key + I

This easily and quickly brings up the Windows 10 settings menu with easy access to all your settings on your machine.

5. Windows Key + Tab

This shortcut allows you to quickly switch between all open windows and even virtual desktops! You may even use this to create a new virtual desktop to keep your work space clean!

6. Windows Key + P

This will quickly allow you to switch to a projector if necessary during your presentations at work or if you simply want to connect to multiple displays for gaming!

7. Windows Key + L

Many of you may know this already, this shortcut simply locks your Windows 10 device if you quickly need to step out for some coffee and need to protect your computer from those lurking around!

8. Alt Key + Space bar

This shortcut brings up the context menu on any open window, which will allow you to quickly minimize any open window or perform other tasks such as open the task manager.

9. Windows Key + A

This shortcut can bring up the notifications that are present in your Windows action center. These notifications are sometimes really important, such as to alert you if any anti-viruses need updating, or if any threats are detected in your system, or about any things that need addressing in your computer. It also allows certain shortcuts to the bottom to get to settings, bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and more!

10. Windows + CTRL + D

This quick and simple shortcut quickly and instantly creates a new virtual desktop which is completely empty of any open programs. It may be useful when someone is passing by and you don't want them to know what you are doing, so you can quickly switch to a new virtual desktop and look as if you aren't doing anything at all. 

These shortcuts are available on all Windows 10 machines and some may even work on earlier versions of Windows. Enjoy and have fun using these tricks!