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The combination of ALT + F4 is useful for shutting down applications and systems. It is one of the most-used keyboard shortcuts. However, many users report that the combination doesn’t work. If you ...

Alt+Tab is one of Windows 10's best shortcuts. It allows you to not only switch between apps, but to see a preview of all your open windows so you can choose exactly which one you want to switch to.

In this post, we will show you how to put accents on letters on a Windows 11/10 PC. Accents on letters are integral to many languages, such as Spanish, French, German, etc. They serve various ...

Facepalm: At this point, it would be unusual if a Windows 10 update didn't bork a feature or two for some users. The severity of the problems vary, but the latest bug introduced by Microsoft is ...

Alt + Tab is a reliable friend to many PC gamers, serving as one of the most useful shortcuts in Windows 10. However, a recent Windows 10 update seems to have broken the shortcut for some users.

Microsoft is testing a key change to the multitasking system in Windows 11 that many people are likely to appreciate. In the latest Windows Insider Dev Channel release, the company is tweaking the Alt ...

Last week, Microsoft released a new optional patch for Windows 11 called update KB5060829. Since then, users have been reporting that the update is causing problems with the Alt + Tab keyboard ...

There are a few keyboard shortcuts on Windows computers that nearly everyone knows: Ctrl + C to copy, Ctrl + V to paste, maybe even Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager, Ctrl + Alt + Delete to ...

Save time and simplify routine tasks like formatting text, printing your screen, and more The best Windows keyboard shortcuts ...