The Windows operating system has many shortcuts to help you do your everyday tasks faster and more efficiently. These keyboard shortcuts are key combinations that can be used to replace the mouse completely in many cases. In this article, we'll show you six keyboard shortcuts that can help you get more out of the Windows.

1. Windows + Tab = activate Task View

Task View is a feature that shows all open applications and windows, and allows you to switch between them or create new virtual desktops. With virtual desktops, you can create multiple workspaces and separate different tasks or projects. Use the Windows + Tab key combination to quickly open the Task View and review your current workflow.

2. Windows + Shift + Left or Right = move windows from one monitor to anotherkra

If you use multiple monitors, this keyboard shortcut can be very useful. It allows you to move an application or window on one desktop from one monitor to another without having to drag the mouse. This is especially handy if you have a lot of windows open and want to optimise screen space.

3. Windows + Ctrl + Left or Right = switch between different virtual desktops

As mentioned above, with virtual desktops you can create multiple workspaces and separate different tasks or projects. Once you have created multiple virtual desktops, you can use this shortcut to quickly switch between them. You can use Windows + Ctrl + Left Arrow to move to the previous virtual desktop, and Windows + Ctrl + Right Arrow to move to the next one.

4. Windows + Left, Right, Up or Down = Fit active window to sides/quarters of screen or minimize/maximize window

This keyboard shortcut helps you to arrange your windows better on the screen. To fit a window to one side or quarter of the screen, use this shortcut. Use the Windows + Left Arrow key combination to place the active window on the left side of the screen, and Windows + Right Arrow key combination to place it on the right side. Repeating this operation once more will resize the window to its original size. And if you also press Windows + Up Arrow or Down Arrow, you can resize the window to the top left, bottom left, top right or bottom right quarter of the screen. If the window is already aligned to one side or quarter, you can use Windows + Up Arrow to maximize the window, and Windows + Down Arrow to minimize it.

5. Windows + A = activate the Operations Centre

The Action Center is a panel that shows all the notifications sent by your system or applications. Here you can view incoming emails, calendar reminders, updates, security alerts and more. You'll also find quick settings in the Action Center to turn on or off things like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, or Distraction mode. At any time, you can open the Action Center and check your notifications or change your settings by pressing Windows + A.

+1: Windows + L = locks the computer

If you leave your computer for a short period of time, it's a good idea to lock it so that others can't access your data or work. You can do this by clicking the Start menu and then choosing Lock, but it's quicker and easier to use this keyboard shortcut. With the Windows + L key combination, you can lock your computer immediately and unlock it only when you enter your password or use the fingerprint scanner.

We hope that these keyboard shortcuts have been useful for you and will help you to work more efficiently with Windows. Of course, these are only a few examples, there are many other keyboard shortcuts. To find out more about them, visit this page, where you can find all Windows 11 and Windows 10 key commands.