Inside the brain of a Geek: 10 keyboard shortcuts to increase your productivity!

Keyboard shortcuts, or hotkeys, can make it easier to navigate your computer, saving you time and effort.  

Carlos and I have discussed making a short how to video of these shortcuts.  If you would find a video helpful please let us know and we will make it.

Windows 7 Users

Windows logo key +Spacebar

Preview the desktop.

Windows logo key +Up Arrow

Maximize the window.

Windows logo key +Left Arrow

Maximize the window to the left side of the screen.

Windows logo key +Right Arrow

Maximize the window to the right side of the screen.

Windows logo key +Down Arrow

Minimize the window.

Windows logo key +Tab

Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.

Windows logo key +number

Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program.

Windows logo key +L

Lock your computer or switch users.

Windows logo key +F

Search for a file or folder.

Windows logo key +M

Minimize all windows.

For a full list of all Windows 7 keyboard shorts go to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Keyboard-shortcuts

Windows XP Users:

Windows Key

Display or hide the Start menu

Windows Key + M

Minimize all windows

Windows Key+Shift+M

Restores minimized windows.

Windows Key + D

Shows the desktop

Windows Key + F

Windows + F is used to start the Windows Search.

Windows Key + E

Open My Computer

Windows Key + L

Locks your computer if you are connected to a network domain.

Shift + Delete

Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin.

Ctrl+Shift+Esc

Open Task Manager

Alt + Tab

Switch between the open programs

For a full list of all Windows XP keyboard shortcuts go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301583