Now windows 10 is out and millions of people are using it. I know that you love to read this article. Now we will look out some hidden tricks and tips in windows 10. If you are still using an old version of windows now you can Download the ISO directly. Windows 10 is a combine of windows 8 and windows 7. Super fast startup, improved security and also easy to use like windows 7. The UI is very nice and user friendly.
Task view and virtual Desktop.
One of the best thing on windows 10 is virtual desktops. The feature finally came out on windows 10. Mac OS X and linux users already use it for a long time. And now we can also use it on windows. This feature allow you to use multiple tasks and windows on your desktop. To get started click on the task view icon on the task bar(To the right of the search box), or hold down the Windows key and tab.
Find the old control panel.
The new settings is user friendly. But if you want the older control panel its also there.
But it's hidden; just right click the start menu icon. And there you can find the old control panel, or type control panel in the search box. When you right click the start menu icon you can find many use full thing, such as computer management and Device manager. This will help you to go back to windows 7.
Xbox Streaming.
You can use windows 10 to log in to your Xbox account and stream games through it. To stream through Xbox first you will need to allow game streaming on Xbox.(Xbox under Settings, Preferencers, allow game streaming) and then on PC in the Xbox application.
Onedrive.
Free cloud storage is very important in these days. And now microsoft make it very easy in windows 10.You can use it to store any thing.
Keyboard Shortcuts.
Keyboard shortcuts are very important. And we can use it to do works easily and we can save our time. Here are some of the keyboard shortcut that I found.
| Windows key + A | Open Action center |
| Windows key + C | Open Cortana in listening mode |
| Windows key + D | Display and hide the desktop |
| Windows key + E | Open File Explorer |
| Windows key + H | Open the Share charm |
| Windows key + I | Open Settings |
| Windows key + L | Lock your PC or switch accounts |
| Windows key + S | Open Search |
| Windows key + Number | Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
| Windows key + Arrow key | Snap app windows left, right, corners, maximize, or minimize |
| Windows key + Comma | Temporarily peek at the desktop |
| Windows key + Ctrl +D | Add a virtual desktop |
| Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow | Switch between virtual desktops |
| Windows key + Enter | Open Narrator |
| Windows key + Home | Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke) |
| Windows key + PrtScn | Capture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder |
| Windows key + Shift + Up arrow | Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen |
| Windows key + Tab | Open Task view |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager |
| Alt +Tab | Switch between open apps |
| Ctrl + Alt +Tab | View open apps |
Battery Saver.
If you are using windows 10 on a laptop. Now you have a very use full feature. Of you are running in low battery you can enable battery saver. To enable battery saver Goto start menu hit setting then system after battery saver.
Printing.
Now you no need to use a third-party software to print a PDF. Now its very easy.
Is Wi-Fi sense is off.
This feature is not good. But sometimes this is very use full.
From this feature it allow to others to see your WiFi password. Turn off this if it is turned on.
Home tab and Quick Access.
This is a branded feature in windows 10. And this is very use full feature. Now you can quickly access to folders that you recently accessed. And also you can add and remove folders from this menu. When you open file explore you will see this. From this feature you can manage your files and also you can save the time for searching folders and files in your PC.
Background Scrolling.
Did you try to scroll a window when your mouse cursor over it. I think you did not do that. You must allow it from settings, devices, mouse and touch pad.
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