Did you know that the PC you use every day at home or at work is full of secrets? O Windows your computer has a bunch of shortcuts to make your day to day easier and most people don't even realize it.
Of course, everyone knows the most “famous” ones: Control + C, Control + V, Control + Z, Control + T and even the apocalyptic Ctrl+Alt+Del (the savior of many glitches and complications).
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But do you know what the correct shortcut is to take a screenshot? And to record it? And to minimize all windows? Well, that's what we're going to teach you in this article.
And, as a bonus, we'll show you a shortcut that will help you a lot against curious people who keep an eye on your screen. Let's go!
Before we start, let's introduce you to the star of this text: the Windows key – the one that is close to Control on the keyboard and has the company logo of your operating system.
It also has functions and is not just there for the Microsoft "Mark territory".
Win+M
This shortcut will minimize all open windows on your screen. That way, you get to your desktop faster – and it also prevents that pesky colleague from reading what you were writing.
Win + Shift + S
With this keyboard shortcut, you'll finally be able to get the print perfect – super-fast. Test it right now by taking a print of these tips to always remember the command!
Win + L
Did that inconvenient and annoying co-worker of yours come to your office? Use this shortcut to quickly lock your PC screen. That way he won't see what you were writing.
You can also use it for those times when you have to leave the table in a hurry – so you don't have your stuff all open on the screen.
Win+G
This one, we can assure you, very few people know. Pressing Win and G opens the XBox Game Bar. But make no mistake, it's not just for gamers. There, you can record your computer screen without using third-party apps.
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