1. 🔄 Ctrl + Shift + Esc — Direct Task Manager Access
Forget Ctrl + Alt + Del—this lesser-known combo takes you straight to Task Manager without the menu detour.
Why it matters: Perfect for quickly killing unresponsive programs or checking system performance.
2. 🖥️ Windows Key + Ctrl + Shift + B — Fix a Frozen Screen
Your screen is frozen, but your PC is running. Before a hard reboot, try this.
What it does: Resets your graphics driver and can unfreeze a black or stuck screen instantly.
3. 💬 Windows Key + H — Start Voice Typing Anywhere
Want to dictate instead of type? Hit this shortcut to launch Windows Voice Typing.
Perfect for: Writers, coders, or note-takers looking to give their wrists a break.
4. 📂 Windows Key + E — Open File Explorer
Many people still double-click “This PC.” This shortcut is faster and works globally.
Bonus Tip: Use Ctrl + N inside File Explorer to open a new window instantly.
5. 🧠Alt + D — Instantly Highlight the Address Bar in File Explorer or Browser
Jump your cursor to the address bar without a mouse. Also works in web browsers.
Useful for: Quickly copying the file path or typing a new location.
6. 🎯 Ctrl + Shift + T — Reopen a Closed Tab (Even in File Explorer!)
Everyone knows it for browsers… but did you know it works in Windows 11 File Explorer too?
Use case: Accidentally closed a tab? Bring it back like magic.
7. 🪟 Windows Key + Ctrl + D — Create a New Virtual Desktop
Separate your workspaces. Create a whole new desktop for specific tasks or moods.
Pro move: Use Windows Key + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow to switch between desktops.
8. 📌 Ctrl + Shift + Left/Right Arrow — Select Entire Words or Sentences
You know Shift + Arrow selects characters. Add Ctrl and it jumps by entire words.
Add Shift to the mix? It selects them. Great for power-editing in any document.
9. 🖱️ Shift + Right Click on a File/Folder — Get the Extended Context Menu
Tired of the simplified right-click menu in Windows 11?
This reveals options like “Open command window here,” “Copy as path,” and more.
10. 🔍 Ctrl + Alt + [Arrow Keys] — Rotate Your Screen
Want to prank someone or rotate your monitor? This hidden shortcut flips your display instantly.
Caution: Only works on systems with hotkey-enabled graphics drivers (Intel/AMD).
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