Nine “Quick” Windows Tips
There’s nothing better than quick and easy Windows tips. Here are eight of our favorite Windows tips. These tips work with Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (all versions), and Windows 11.
Quick Change
Want to change the name of a desktop icon, folder, file, etc.? Click whatever you want to rename, then click the F2 key and make your change!
Quick View
To view the properties menu of a file, folder, etc., highlight it and click 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.
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
Hold down the Windows Key and tap the E key to open File Explorer or Windows Explorer in a flash!
Quick Settings
(Windows 10 and Windows 11) Hold down the Windows key and tap the I key (aye! the I key) to open the Settings app.
Quick-Lock Your Computer
Use the Windows Key + L shortcut to lock your computer. You’ll need to type your password to log back into your user account.
Quick Run
Hold down the Windows key and tap the R key to open a run box.
Thank you for the brilliant tips. They certainly make my PC more efficient and a real pleasure to use.
Several months ago, I discovered that Windows 10 no longer would print on the “Ctrl + P” or the Right Click + P. commands. I can Print when I use the regular “print” on a site, but the shortcuts no longer worked. This was another feature of a random Windows 10 update, apparently. I’ve tried this on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, even Vivaldi, but the trick doesn’t work. Is there a fix for this or am I missing something?
Ctrl+P works on all Windows versions including Windows 10 and Windows 11. I’m not sure what’s going on with your computer but I have 2 Windows 10 laptops, one running Version 21H1 and one running 21H2 and a Windows 11 laptop and Ctrl+P works an all of them.
Try running SFC/DSIM scans…
Thank you very much! Since it happened right after a major update and seems to be evidenced by several browsers, I was sure it had to be Windows! I’ll try the clean-ups and see if that works. Thanks for the tip!