Whether you’re a student, office worker, or casual user, mastering a few smart Windows tricks can dramatically improve your productivity. Here are 10 essential Windows tips to help you get more out of your PC.
1.
Quickly Minimize Everything Except One Window
Press Windows + Home to minimize all windows except the one you’re working in. Press it again to bring them back.
2.
Snap Windows for Easy Multitasking
Drag a window to the edge of the screen or use Windows + Arrow Keys to instantly snap it left, right, or into a quadrant.
3.
Clipboard History
Press Windows + V to access your clipboard history and paste anything you’ve copied before. Make sure it’s turned on in Settings > System > Clipboard.
4.
Virtual Desktops
Use Windows + Ctrl + D to create a new virtual desktop.
Switch between them using Windows + Ctrl + Left/Right.
Great for organizing different tasks or projects.
5.
Built-in Screenshot Tool
Use Windows + Shift + S to open the Snip & Sketch tool.
Select an area to copy it as an image instantly — perfect for documentation or sharing visuals.
6.
Dark Mode
Go to Settings > Personalization > Colors and switch to Dark Mode to reduce eye strain and make your system look sleek.
7.
Shake to Minimize
Click and hold the top bar of a window, then shake it — all other windows will minimize. Shake again to restore them.
8.
Quick Settings Access
Right-click the Start button (or press Windows + X) to open a quick-access menu to settings, Task Manager, and more.
9.
Rename Multiple Files at Once
Select multiple files, press F2, and rename one — all files will be renamed with the same name followed by a number (e.g., Photo (1), Photo (2)…).
10.
God Mode Folder
Create a folder and rename it to:
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}It will turn into a shortcut that opens all Windows settings in one place.
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