Below are some of the best trips and tricks for users of Windows 10:
New keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts reduce your dependency on the mouse and also help save time. Here are some new keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10:
- Create new virtual desktop – Windows key + Ctrl + D
- Switch virtual desktop – Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right
- Close current virtual desktop – Windows key + Ctrl + F4
- Snapping Window – Windows key + Left or Right
- Switch to recent window – Alt + Tab
- Task view – Windows + Tab
Customization
Windows 10 offers GodMode which gives you access to 262 ‘god-like’ powers. It allows you to access some additional features and tools to tweak your Windows experience. Here are some tips to use the GodMode in Windows 10:
Activate GodMode
- Create a new folder anywhere. We suggest you create a folder on desktop so that it is easily accessible to you
- Rename the folder as “GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}“. Once you rename the folder, the folder icon will change to a control panel icon
- Open the folder to check your customization options
The customization options don’t end at GodMode. Windows 10 offers a host of customization options that give you control over the color of your Start Menu, Taskbar, and Search bar.
- Open Start Menu
- Right-click in any empty space and select Personalize
- The Color and Appearance dialog shows up and you can select any color from the palette
Tablet Mode
If you are having a hybrid laptop, here’s how you can turn the Tablet mode on and off.
- Open Settings
- Go to System Group
- Under Make Windows more touch-friendly, tap on On/Off to enter or leave Tablet Mode
- You can configure your device to determine what to do when it switches to Tablet Mode. For example, you may want all your app icons to show or hide in Tablet mode.
Stop annoying Office ads
If the pop-up ads that appear frequently on the screen are annoying, there is a way to stop them. You can go ahead and uninstall the Get Office app that is installed by default or you can stop the ads by following the steps below:
- Go to Settings > System > Notifications & actions
- Click on “Disable notifications from Get Office”
The above tips will help you customize your Windows experience while the keyboard shortcuts will help improve the speed and efficiency of your work.