Windows 10 Key Commands

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    October 18, 2018 7:04 PM PDT
    These commands are about the same in Windows 8, 8.1 & 10.
    The only difference the Win key in 8 and 8.1 take you to the start screen. 

    The same Windows Key + Letter commands that worked in Windows 8 and 8.1 work in Windows 10
    WINDOW Key Commands WIN = Windows Key (between Ctrl & Alt keys)
    WIN = Windows Start Menu
    WIN+C = Side bar & time & date
    WIN+D = Switching desktops, start screen, desktop
    WIN+F = Opens file search
    WIN+H = Share from your desktop
    WIN+I = Computer settings, fast access to shutdown or sleep
    WIN+L = Instant to Windows 10 lock screen
    WIN+P = Screen setting for multiple screens
    WIN+Q = Brings up Windows 10 app's and app search
    WIN+R = Windows 10 run command (also under WIN+X)
    WIN+U = Windows 10 Ease of Access
    WIN+W = Windows 10 Settings
    WIN+X = Bottom left list of programs
    This post was edited by beastusa at January 25, 2019 3:09 AM PST