10 Really Quick Windows Tips
Here are 10 really “quick” Windows tips that work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 10. We call these quick tips. We hope you find them useful!
Quick Change
Want to change the name of a desktop icon, folder, file, etc.? Click whatever you want to rename, then press the F2 key and make your change!
Quick View
To view the properties menu of a file, folder, etc., highlight it and press Alt + Enter. Highlight My Computer (This PC) and click Alt + Enter to view System Properties.
Quick Print
Click Control + P to open the Print Dialog in any program.
Quick Downloads
While using your favorite browser, press CTRL + J to view recent downloads.
Quick History
While using your favorite browser, press CTRL + H to view your browser history.
Quick File Explorer
Press the Windows Key + E to open Windows File Explorer.
Quick-Lock Your Computer
Press the Windows Key + L to lock your computer. You’ll need to type your password/PIN to log back into your user account.
Quick Run
Press and hold down the Windows key and tap the R key to open a run box.
Quick Hyperlink
Underline the text you want to make into a hyperlink, like this, then press CTRL + K to add a link and turn your text into a link.
Quick Windows Accessibility Settings
Press and hold the Windows key and tap the u key.
Could/Should I print these QuickTips? My memory is most definitely NOT what it used to be! IF I want to use these tips, I will never be able to remember more than one at a time…I don’t know how useful they would be to me, however, because my computer is my hobby & pass-time…I no longer work outside my home…
Thank you for all of your valuable help over many, many years. I’ve learned about 98% of all the computer knowledge I have accumulated from my subscription to you/your company!!! I’m so thankful that I got my lifetime subscription about 20 years ago.
Thank you so very, very much.
Joann
That’s up to you. There’s a print friendly button near the top of each article. You can use that button to print the article or save it as a PDF file.