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Shortcuts using the Windows Button

Ever wondered why manufacturers bother putting a "Windows" key on their keyboards?  The Windows key is located between the left-hand Ctrl and Alt keys of your keyboard.  The Windows key is not very useful all by itself, but if you use it in combination with the shortcut buttons listed below, it can be a handy tool.

Here are some of the most useful key combinations. There are other more geeky combinations also. Just do a Google search on "Windows key shortcuts".

Windows Key + E
 Open Windows Explorer
Windows + R
 Same As Start > Run
Windows + M
 Minimize all open windows (toggle)
Windows + Break
 Display System Properties
Windows + F
 Search for Files and Folders
Windows + U
 Open the Utility Manager