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Introduction:
In today's fast-paced digital world, efficiency is key. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a tech-savvy enthusiast, mastering keyboard shortcuts can significantly enhance your productivity. If you're using Progress Catalyst, we've compiled a list of the 20 most useful shortcuts to help you navigate through your applications seamlessly. Let's dive in!
1. Win + [Number]: Open or Switch Applications
- Use the taskbar numbers to quickly access or switch between applications. Win + 1 opens the first app, Win + 2 opens the second, and so on.
2. Win + S: Search Bar
- Instantly open the Search bar, allowing you to type and find your desired app. Press Enter to open it.
3. Win + A: Start Menu Navigation
- Access the Start menu and navigate through apps using arrow keys or by typing the app name.
4. Win + X: Quick Link Menu
- Open the Quick Link menu, providing shortcuts to various system tools and apps for quick access.
5. Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Task Manager
- Open Task Manager directly. Navigate to the "File" menu to run a new task (i.e., open an app).
6. Win + E: File Explorer
- Launch File Explorer swiftly to manage your files and folders.
7. Win + I: Settings
- Open the Settings menu for system configurations and adjustments.
8. Win + R: Run Dialog
- Open the Run dialog to run an app by typing its name or executable file.
9. Ctrl + Shift + N: Create New Folder
- Quickly create a new folder in File Explorer for organized file management.
10. Alt + Tab: Switch Between Apps
- Toggle between open applications seamlessly for efficient multitasking.
11. Alt + F4: Close Active Window
- Close the active window or application with a simple keystroke.
12. Win + M: Minimize All Windows
- Clear your desktop clutter by minimizing all open windows at once.
13. Win + Shift + M: Restore Minimized Windows
- Restore minimized windows to their previous state effortlessly.
14. Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Task Manager Shortcut
- Open Task Manager directly without navigating through additional menus.
15. Win + Pause/Break: System Properties
- Access System Properties quickly for system information and settings.
16. Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Security Options
- Open the security options screen, including Task Manager and account lock/sign-out options.
17. Win + D: Show/Hide Desktop
- Minimize all windows and show/hide the desktop with a single shortcut.
18. Win + L: Lock the Computer
- Secure your computer instantly by locking it with this shortcut.
19. Ctrl + Win + B: Switch to Notification Area Program
- Jump to the program that displayed a message in the notification area efficiently.
20. Win + , (Comma): Peek at Desktop
- Temporarily hide open windows and get a quick peek at your desktop.
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