Boost Your Productivity with Windows Shortcuts and PowerToys
Windows 10 and 11 have amazing features that can help you work faster and smarter. You can use some handy shortcuts and utilities to save time and effort. Here are some tips and tricks to become a power user with Windows shortcuts and PowerToys.
Ctrl + C BUT Windows + V
The Clipboard History tool lets you copy and paste multiple items. You can copy text, images, links, and other objects. Press Win+V to open the clipboard history panel. Use the arrow keys or the mouse to select the item you want to paste. You can also pin your favorite items to the clipboard.
To copy multiple items, press Ctrl+C. This will copy the selected item and show a notification. Press Win+V to paste it or press Win+C again to copy another item. You can copy up to 25 items this way.
PowerToys
PowerToys is a set of free utilities that can help you tune and streamline your Windows experience. You can access PowerToys from the system tray or the Start menu. You can also customize the settings of each utility from the PowerToys Settings app.
Some of the utilities are:
Color Picker: Pick a color from any window or screen area and copy it to the clipboard in various formats. Press Win+Shift+C to activate it, and hover over any color on your screen.
FancyZones: Create custom layouts for your windows and snap them into place using hotkeys or drag and drop. Press Win+` (backtick) to activate it, and drag your windows to the zones you want.
File Explorer Add-ons: Add a preview pane for Markdown files and SVG icons, and a toolbar button for resizing images. View and edit your files more easily without opening another application.
Keyboard Manager: Remap your keys and create custom shortcuts for any application. Optimize your keyboard layout and access your commands faster. Go to Keyboard Manager in the PowerToys Settings app to configure your settings.
PowerRename: Rename multiple files at once using search and replace or regular expressions. Select the files or folders you want to rename, right-click on them, and choose PowerRename from the context menu.
PowerToys Run: Search and run your applications, files, folders, and web queries with a few keystrokes. Launch your programs and documents faster and easier. Press Alt+Space to activate it, and type what you want to find.
Shortcut Guide: Display a cheat sheet of the keyboard shortcuts when you press and hold the Windows key. Learn and use the shortcuts that Windows offers. Customize the guide from the PowerToys Settings app.
Video Conference Mute: Mute your microphone and camera with a keystroke or mouse click, regardless of the app you are using. Mute yourself quickly during video calls or meetings. Press Win+N to mute both your microphone and camera, or Win+Shift+O to mute only your camera.
Conclusion
These are some ways to boost your productivity with Windows shortcuts and PowerToys. You can learn more about them by visiting learn.microsoft.com