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In Windows 10, Windows + K will open a list of possible devices that you can connect to. Generally this is used for Bluetooth devices such as speakers, headphones, headset, keyboard or mouse. Make sure the device is switched on … Read More

When a Windows Tip appears, press Windows + J focus on and read the Windows Tip. Then press Windows + J again to focus on the element described in the Tip. Note and Disclaimer: I have not been able to … Read More

Press Windows + I to access the Windows settings in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

In Windows 10, press Windows + H to start dictation. This only works with language set to English (United States). In Windows 8.1, press Windows + H for the Share Charm. This only works within Windows Metro apps.

Press Windows + G for the Game Bar. To start/stop recording, press Windows + Alt + R. To capture the last 30 seconds of action, press Windows + Alt + G (background recording must be enabled).

In Windows 7 and Windows 8, pressing Windows + F will open the Find dialogue to search for files, programs etc on your PC. In WIndows 10, pressing Windows + F will open the Windows Feedback Hub. You can also … Read More

Pressing Windows + D or Windows + M will focus on the Desktop. Windows + D toggles between the Desktop and your last used application and Windows + M minimises all applications to the Taskbar.

Cortana is the Windows 10 voice assistant. By adjusting Cortana settings, you can use Windows + C to activate Cortana. And save battery by switching off responding to “Hey Cortana”.

Windows + A opens the Action Center, where you can check any recent Windows notifications.