Minimal Keyboard shortcuts for Windows users

by Sanjeev Jaiswal

There are many websites, where you can find Keyboard shortcuts for windows users. So I just though t why not to put it in our blog too Here are few essential keyboard shortcuts that you will need in day to day life.
Most common Keyboard Shortcuts:

  1. Windows key + R = Run menu
  2. cmd = Command Prompt (open run menu then type cmd)
  3. iexplore + "web address" = Internet Explorer  (under run menu. Ex: iexplore “www.aliencoders.org”)
  4. CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager (ctrl + alt +del may do the same thing but its specific one)
  5. Windows key + Break = System properties
  6. Windows key + F = Search (I have installed Ava Find for this purpose ;P )
  7. Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows
  8. Ctrl + H = Opens the history bar  (for browsers)
  9. Ctrl + C = Copy
  10. Ctrl + X = Cut
  11. Ctrl + V = Paste
  12. Ctrl + Z = Undo
  13. Ctrl + A = Selet All
  14. Alt and Esc = Switch between running applications
  15. Alt + Tab = switch through opened items (you can toggle here)
  16. Try windows key + tab (in windows vista it shows all running  application in 3-d style)
  17. Ctrl + Esc = Program Menu
  18. Del = deletes the selected item (will be there in recycle bin if size is not more than 2 GB  approx.)
  19. Shift + Del = deletes selected items permanently
  20. Alt +F4 =  Close the active item, or quit the active program.
  21. F2 = renames selected item(s)
  22. F4 = Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
  23. F5 = Refresh the active window.
  24. WIN Key+D = Shows the desktop.
  25. WIN Key+M = Minimizes all windows
  26. WIN Key+Shift+M = Restores minimized windows.
  27. Windows key + L = to lock your computer or to switch over other user

Note:  pressing SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive will  Prevent the CD from automatically playing. There are  few commands which you can use after open run menu (win key + R):

  1. devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
  2. compmgmt.msc  = Computer management
  3. msinfo32 = System Information
  4. cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
  5. mmc = Microsoft Management Console
  6. excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
  7. msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
  8. powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
  9. winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
  10. notepad = Notepad
  11. wordpad = WordPad
  12. calc = Calculator
  13. mspaint = Microsoft Paint
  14. wmplayer = Windows Media Player
  15. rstrui = System Restore
  16. control = Opens the Control Panel
  17. control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog
  18. mstsc = Remote Control window
  19. conf = to start net meeting (works in win XP, does not work in Vista and Win7)

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HTC Windows Phone 8 Powered 8S In-depth Review

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  • January 3, 2013
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HTC's Windows Phone 8 Powered '8S' – In-depth Review
HTC's windows 8 powered phoneThere have been many Windows Phones making their debut ever since the new operating system debuted with version 8. And the HTC Windows Phone 8S looks like it can leave the competition biting the dust. Just in terms of price, the HTC phone is way cheaper than the Nokia Lumia, its closest competitor. If you’re looking for a good mid-range Windows 8 Phone, this might be the one for you.


The phone comes with a
  • 1 GHz dual-core processor,
  • 4 GB internal storage- with support for 32 GB microSD cards and 512 MB of RAM.
  • The battery is a tad disappointing, a mere 1,700 mAh but do remember that the same number runs some pretty high-tech phones, so you’re not too badly off.
It is an attractive looking phone as well with Super LCD Gorilla Glass covering its 4” 480X800 resolution screen. You’ll enjoy the happy-making color scheme of the phone, something of an icon with the Windows phones.  But while the other phones come in lovely, bright single shades, the HTC sports two colors.
The main portion of the phone is one solid shade while the strip at the bottom of the phone is a different shade. This two-tone scheme is distinct to the HTC and it great to look at, no matter what angle.

It is a slim phone, perhaps the sleekest you might have set eyes on, at 120.5 X 63 X 10.3mm and the impression of thinness is further supported by curved edges. It is not a lightweight phone, weighing in at 113 grams, but some heft is good, endorsing the feeling that you have a good product on your hands and not a cheap version. While the finish is plastic, not glass or metal, the rubbery touch makes it easy to hold and doesn’t look tacky either.

Browsing the internet is simple, if a bit slow, on the HTC 8S. It comes with HSDPA and Wi-Fi. Scrolling through websites is a pleasure and words and images are crisp and clear. Connectivity is in the form of Bluetooth and GPS and the 3G speeds are pretty decent. The Wi-Fi tends to slow a bit, which can be annoying.

The 5 megapixel camera supports 720p video and there is no front facing camera, so video calls and the like, are out of the question. It comes with some options. You can create cool effects like negative or sepia and work with ISO, contrast, exposure, saturation and white balance.

The Bing Maps isn’t impressive but does a good job, being accurate and well laid out. In terms of apps, there’s not much to write home about here, except perhaps OneNote, the note taking app.

The HTC 8S is a good looking phone with a unique design to set it apart. Considering that it’s a mid-range phone, it is smooth and efficient and its inclusion of a microSD card slot places it above other, more expensive phones. On the downside, there’s a low battery life, slow internet experience and not much by way of apps and media. But it delivers on social networking and texting. If you’re keen on a Windows 8 phone that doesn’t cost the earth, you could think about the HTC 8S.

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