In this article, I will share two more time-saving keystroke combinations for PC-users. Both of these utilize the “Windows” key on most standard PC keyboards (the key looks like the Microsoft Windows logo). Both allow to save time/increase productivity: one with finding programs, files, and documents, and the other with jumping between different programs.
“Windows”+D Keystroke Combo
The first keystroke combination is to hit both the “Windows” key and the “D” key simultaneously. Windows+D is a pretty useful little keystroke combo because it allows you to immediately minimize any program that is currently being worked on or has been selected. Thus, if you are in an active program – let’s say you are toggling between an Excel spreadsheet and Word document, sharing data back and forth – then you can use the Windows+D combo to very quickly minimize whichever program you’re working in so you can transfer data from the spreadsheet to the Word document or vice versa without having to “mouse over” to hit the minimize button. It allows for quick minimization of any open window/program that you have currently selected.
Windows+E Keystroke Combo
What the “Windows+E” keystroke combination does is automatically launch your Windows Explorer program (not Internet Explorer) from wherever you are in your PC. Hit the “Windows” key and “E” key in simultaneous combination. Windows Explorer will launch and give you the opportunity to search for files, folders, and documents within Windows Explorer – a very handy technique for any situation where you might need to locate a file or a program on your hard drive, share drive, or any affiliated drives.
Utilize these handy keystroke combinations using the “Windows” key and enjoy your saved time and increased productivity!
Randy Dean http://www.randalldean.com is the “Totally Obsessed” Time Management/PDA Guy and E-mail Sanity Expert. A very popular speaker and trainer, Randy has led programs all around the United States on better time management and e-mail sanity. The author of the book, Major Satisfactors = Major Success, and developer of the popular speaking/training program, “Taming the E-mail Beast: Managing the Mess of E-mail and Information Overload”, Randy is working on a new book and related DVD program on how to better manage your productivity and sanity related to e-mail and info overload. Randy also has popular speaking programs for conferences and association meetings, including his “Finding an Extra Hour Every Day” program, “The PDA Power Program”, and “(RE)Awakening the Passion and Energy in Your Work and Life”, as well as highly rated training programs, including his highlight full-day “Time Management for Busy Managers, Leaders, and Professionals” course. You can learn much more about Randy and his upcoming courses and programs at http://www.randalldean.com
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