Ever since the invention of the computer in 1946 it has transformed and made work more across all sectors in the globe. It is now one of the most commonly used machines in most, if not all institutions and offices.

The computer is a combination of devices that are connected together to perform tasks, the most commonly identified are the Monitor, Keyboard, and the mouse.

The history of some of these peripherals” computer hardware equipment” dates back to the 1950s. The first computer used a typewriter as an integrated device to input data into the computer, it was until 1955 when the first keyboard was invented that could enter data directly into the computer. And it has ever since proven to be very helpful in data entry.

As the computer continues to evolve, the keyboard also adapts to perform more complex tasks, and the introduction of some keyboard shortcuts have proven to be really helpful in some situations.

Keyboard shortcuts are a series of one or more keys that perform essential tasks. We will be highlighting some keyboard shortcuts that are so essential that you will regret why you never knew about them.

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT

WIN + E

WIN + A

WIN + I

WIN + “-” OR “+”

WIN + PRINT SCREEN

CTRL + ALT + TAB

WIN + M

CTR +WIN +D

CTR + WIN + ARROW

CTR + WIN + F4

ALT+ F4

FUNCTION

Open File Manager

Open Action Center

Open Settings

Open Magnifier App

Take a Screenshot and Save in Folder

Switch Apps

Minimize all Opened Apps

Create a Virtual Desktop

Navigating Between Virtual Desktops

Close Virtual Desktops

Close the current active window

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