Does anyone actually use the windows key on their keyboard as intended by the OS? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by Donebrach@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Pretty much in the title, the only time I interact with the windows key in its standard operating condition is getting pissed off that the start menu opened. I use it in other capacities such as taking screen shots and other key commands but I got to wondering if anyone, ever actually uses it to access the start menu.

Also if anyone comes here and posts “dOnT uSe wINdoWs,” you really are cute.

Edit: I am more curious if anyone actually gets utility out of its default behavior (opening the start menu). I am aware that it is used in a number of key commands (although some are new to me).

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[-] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 66 points 2 months ago

I use it a lot. Ever since windows 8, the best way to use windows has been hit the windows key and type what you want.

Additionally there are a few shortcuts that are handy

win + L for locking
win + E for file explorer
win + D for desktop
win + ctrl + alt + shift + L to hate what windows has become

[-] jacksilver@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago

Also "win + - > or <-" to move a tile to left or right side.

[-] DaGeek247@fedia.io 10 points 2 months ago

Well, I'd say the start menu peaked in Windows 7, where it only showed good local results, but it is still the best way to open something I know the name of.

[-] wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 months ago

You can disable online results permanently with about 15 minutes of web searching and adjusting settings (including within registry and group policy, but still).

[-] FourPacketsOfPeanuts@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

including within registry and group policy

Sigh

[-] DaGeek247@fedia.io 6 points 2 months ago

Not on my work computer, the only place I use windows, I can't. A workaround is never a complete fix.

[-] loie@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

win + x brings up a useful alternate start menu

[-] credo@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

win + ; for some fun ascii art

[-] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

Plus Win+arrow keys to move a window around, maximize, or minimize it. I use it ALL THE TIME.

[-] ExtraMedicated@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

I often use win+v for the clipboard history and win+shift+s for taking screenshots.

[-] wols@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

win + space to switch between keyboard languages
win + tab to open the desktop switcher
win + ctrl + t (if you have PowerToys installed) to prevent other apps from stealing focus from your window

[-] mumblerfish@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Can you edit these key bindings?

[-] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

I think you can edit the ctrl alt shift win ones, or at least add them for letters they haven't sold

[-] pdxfed@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Win+ca+enter = calculator

[-] neidu2@feddit.nl 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I had to google ctrl shift windows, l, and...

It kind of makes sense: I bet the type of person who actually use this hotkey is the same kind of person who reposts motivational corporate shite every 10 minutes.

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