Welcome to the first ever CP Tip!

This is a great one for beginners to learn how to use Windows faster. These keys work with Windows 98, 2000 & XP, but do require that you have a Windows keyboard (ie have the Windows logo key - between the ctrl and alt keys).

Pressing the following will give you some shortcut ways to access useful functions in Windows.

    • windows key + F - Opens the search dialog
    • windows key + R - Opens the Run dialog
    • windows key + U - Opens Utility Manager (screen reader etc) dialog
    • windows key + E - Opens the My Computer Window
    • windows key + D - Displays the Desktop (minimises all open windows)
    • windows key + L - Switches user to the logon screen - Useful if you use a password and want to quickly lock your machine.
    • windows key + B - Displays the start menu bar
    • windows key + M - Minimises all windows to display the desktop

These are a few shortcuts that may help you to find what you want faster, or at least show off to your friends that you know more than they do!

I hope you find these tips interesting, if you would like to submit a tip then contact me and I’ll try to get that put up here.

Don’t forget, there are more great topics offering other advice for the newbie or experienced PC user!