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Windows makes me click through multiple menus for everyday tasks, so I made my own shortcuts

Custom shortcuts can hide the taskbar, launch folders, close frozen apps, change Windows themes, and reopen Explorer windows.
Windows Latest

You don’t need Task Manager, Windows 11’s End Task button kills apps from the taskbar, and here’s how it works

Windows 11's End Task option lets you kill a frozen or background app from the taskbar without opening Task Manager, here's ...
The Verge

Microsoft is giving Copilot a new taskbar UI and keyboard shortcut on Windows

Copilot gets a slightly more native experience on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Copilot gets a slightly more native experience on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. is a senior correspondent and author ...
The Verge

Windows 11’s taskbar is finally getting labels and never combine app icons

The taskbar is gradually getting back to the Windows 10 days after Microsoft rebuilt it for Windows 11. The taskbar is gradually getting back to the Windows 10 days after Microsoft rebuilt it for ...
Android Authority

Windows 11 could encourage emoji use with this key change

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4580 references new emoji settings Microsoft could activate in a future release. When enabled, PC users will be able to optionally add an emoji panel button to ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 Insider build adds a slick taskbar shortcut for speedy app juggling

TL;DR: Microsoft just released a new build for Windows Insiders, and while it may not seem significant on paper, it brings two notable upgrades to the taskbar. Build 26120.1542 for the Dev Channel ...
TweakTown

7 Lesser-Known Windows Keyboard Shortcuts That Save You Time

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Many of us use keyboard shortcuts only for basic actions like copying and pasting or switching between apps, without realizing that Windows supports ...