Some Useful Key Commands

corkyg

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Some useful Windows 7 key commands:

("Win" = the Windows key.)

Win + up arrow = Changes current window to full screen
Win + down arrow = Window Restore Down or Minimize
Win + D = Minimize all open windows
Win + E = Launch Explorer with focus on Computer
Win + F = Launch search window
Win + L = Lock the Desktop
Win + M = Minimize Active Window
Win + R = Launch the Run window
Win + U = Launch Ease of Use Center
Win + Space Bar = Aero Peek the desktop
 

Snapster

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Few more:

Win + left arrow = Snap left
Win + right arrow = Snap right
Win + Home = Aero Shake (hide all window other than the current active window)
Win + T = Preview/Scan active windows in Super Bar to open press enter
Win + (+/-) to zoom in/out
Win + Tab = Aero application switcher
Win + P = Select display options when connected to a projector
Win + Shift + left or right arrow key (with multiple monitors): Moves the active window to the monitor to the left or right of the one on which it?s currently residing.

Corrections:
Win + D = Show Desktop
Win + M = Minimize all windows