Mastering Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows

Introduction

• The video addresses a popular request for a guide on keyboard shortcuts following a successful video on mouse shortcuts.
• The narrator argues against the notion that the keyboard is the primary input device, highlighting the difficulty of using a computer without a mouse.

Importance of Keyboard Shortcuts

• Using keyboard shortcuts is vital when the mouse stops working due to driver conflicts or other issues.
• The tutorial focuses on navigating Windows without a mouse to teach useful keyboard shortcuts.

Basic Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Windows Key Shortcuts:

   • Win + D: Show desktop.
   • Win + T: Navigate through taskbar items.
   • Win: Open Start menu.

2. Program Management:

   • Enter: Open highlighted desktop or taskbar item.
   • Alt + F4: Close focused application.
   • Alt + Tab: Cycle through open programs.
   • Win + Number: Open or switch to applications pinned on the taskbar.

3. File Management:

   • Ctrl + C: Copy.
   • Ctrl + V: Paste.
   • Ctrl + X: Cut.
   • Backspace: Go back in File Explorer.
   • Ctrl + A: Select all items in a folder.
   • Delete: Delete selected items.
   • Ctrl + Z: Undo action.
   • Ctrl + Y: Redo action.
   • F5: Refresh screen in File Explorer.
   • Shift + F10: Open context menu (Right-click menu).

Advanced Shortcuts and Troubleshooting

• Task Manager: Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open.
• Secondary Start Menu: Win + X to access system tools like Device Manager.
• Registry Editor: Win + R, type "regedit" to open.
• Move Windows: Alt + Space + M to move off-screen windows.

Additional Useful Shortcuts

• Clipboard History: Win + V to access and manage copied items.
• Emojis: Win + . or Win + ; to open emoji panel.
• Screen Orientation: Alt + Arrow Keys (Intel graphics specific).
• Snipping Tool: Win + Shift + S to take screenshots of selected screen parts.
• Projection Settings: Win + P to access display options for presentations.
• Lock PC: Win + L to lock the session quickly.

Closing Remarks

• Navigating Windows with a keyboard is feasible, though less intuitive than using a mouse.
• Proficiency with keyboard shortcuts can serve as a defense against pranks like a stolen mouse.
• Encouragement to practice and master these shortcuts to improve efficiency.

The video ends with a suggestion to watch another video on pranks that could amuse viewers, especially if it involves disabling a mouse.