Efficiently managing your Windows 11 system can enhance your productivity and ensure your system runs smoothly. Here are some essential system management shortcuts for Windows 11:
1. System Settings and Control
- Win + I: Open Settings, where you can adjust various system preferences.
- Win + X: Open the Quick Link menu (also known as the Power User menu), giving access to system management tools such as Device Manager, Disk Management, Task Manager, and more.
- Win + Pause: Open System properties, which provides an overview of your system’s specifications and settings.
2. Task and Resource Management
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager directly, which allows you to monitor system performance, end tasks, and manage startup programs.
- Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Open the security options screen, where you can lock your PC, switch users, log out, or open Task Manager.
- Win + R: Open the Run dialog box to quickly execute commands or open applications by typing their executable names.
3. File and Folder Management
- Win + E: Open File Explorer for managing files and folders.
- Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder in File Explorer.
- Alt + Enter: Open the properties window for the selected file or folder.
4. Accessibility and Ease of Access
- Win + U: Open Accessibility settings to configure features like Narrator, Magnifier, high contrast, and more.
- Win + Plus (+): Open Magnifier and zoom in on the screen.
- Win + Minus (-): Zoom out with Magnifier.
- Win + Esc: Close the Magnifier.
5. Window and Desktop Management
- Win + D: Show or hide the desktop, minimizing all open windows.
- Win + M: Minimize all windows.
- Win + Shift + M: Restore minimized windows on the desktop.
- Win + Up Arrow: Maximize the current window.
- Win + Down Arrow: Minimize the current window or restore it if it’s maximized.
- Win + Left Arrow or Right Arrow: Snap the current window to the left or right half of the screen.
6. Virtual Desktops
- Win + Tab: Open Task View to see all open windows and virtual desktops.
- Win + Ctrl + D: Create a new virtual desktop.
- Win + Ctrl + Left Arrow or Right Arrow: Switch between virtual desktops.
- Win + Ctrl + F4: Close the current virtual desktop.
7. Screen Capture and Recording
- Win + Print Screen: Take a screenshot and save it to the Screenshots folder.
- Win + Shift + S: Open the Snip & Sketch tool to capture a portion of the screen.
- Win + G: Open the Xbox Game Bar for screen recording and other gaming-related functions.
- Win + Alt + R: Start and stop screen recording with the Xbox Game Bar.
8. Power Options
- Win + X, U, U: Shut down the computer.
- Win + X, U, R: Restart the computer.
- Win + X, U, S: Put the computer to sleep.
9. Quick Access to Common Tools
- Win + S: Open Search to find files, settings, apps, and web results.
- Win + L: Lock your PC.
- Win + P: Open the Project menu to choose a display mode (e.g., PC screen only, duplicate, extend, second screen only).
- Win + K: Open the Connect pane to connect to wireless displays and audio devices.
10. Clipboard Management
- Win + V: Open Clipboard history. Note that you need to enable Clipboard history in Settings first.
