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The latest Shortcuts coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts: Boost Productivity with These Essential Hotkeys
Windows 11 has redefined the user experience with its sleek interface and powerful features, but the real productivity boost comes from mastering keyboard shortcuts. While the operating system's...
Microsoft Edit: A Minimalist Text Editor Challenging Notepad's Dominance
Microsoft's introduction of the Edit text editor has quietly revolutionized the world of minimalist text editing. This lightweight application emerges as a compelling alternative to the decades-old...
15 Essential Ubuntu Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity in 2024
Ubuntu's GNOME desktop environment offers powerful keyboard shortcuts that can dramatically improve your workflow efficiency. Whether you're a developer, sysadmin, or casual user, mastering these key...
Customize Windows 11’s Win+X Menu for Instant System Access
Windows 11's sleek interface may have caught your eye, but the real power lies in its often-overlooked Win+X menu—a treasure trove of shortcuts and system tools that can transform your workflow....
Top PowerToys Utilities to Supercharge Your Windows Productivity
Microsoft PowerToys has emerged as a must-have toolkit for Windows power users and casual enthusiasts alike, offering a suite of utilities designed to streamline workflows and unlock hidden...
Windows Notepad Finally Gets Markdown & Formatting: A Game-Changer for Productivity?
For decades, Windows Notepad has been the digital equivalent of a yellow legal pad—stubbornly plain, reliably basic, and utterly resistant to change. That all changed with Microsoft's latest...
How App Actions Transform PWAs on Windows for Seamless Native Integration
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have steadily evolved to bridge the gap between web-based applications and native desktop experiences. Microsoft's introduction of App Actions for PWAs in Windows 10 and...
Windows 11 24H2 Revolutionizes Productivity with Win+C Shortcut for AI Apps
Microsoft is redefining productivity in Windows 11 24H2 by repurposing the long-dormant Win+C keyboard shortcut as a dedicated launcher for AI applications, including ChatGPT and other third-party AI...
Microsoft Notepad Gets Dark Mode, Tabs, and Markdown in Major Update
For decades, Microsoft Notepad has been the go-to text editor for Windows users—simple, lightweight, and uncomplicated. But with recent updates, Microsoft is transforming this humble tool into a...
Hide Folders in Windows 11 Using File Attributes, Shortcuts & Registry Tweaks
Windows 11 offers multiple built-in methods to hide folders, ensuring your sensitive files stay private without needing third-party software. Whether you're protecting personal documents or simply...
Boost Productivity: How to Use Ctrl+G for Quick GIFs in Windows 11 Snipping Tool
Microsoft's Snipping Tool in Windows 11 has quietly evolved into one of the most versatile screen capture utilities available. With the introduction of the Ctrl+G keyboard shortcut, users can now...
Windows 11 Copilot Update: Revolutionizing Productivity with AI Integration
The hum of anticipation among Windows enthusiasts has reached a fever pitch as Microsoft rolls out its most significant Copilot evolution yet—transforming the AI assistant from a curious sidebar...