Windows Commonly Overlooked Shortcuts"+" is used here to indicate that the shown keys should be pressed simultaneously (togather)# + E - To open windows explorer# + R - To display the run command# + L - To Lock the computerCtrl + Shift + Esc - Task ManagerCtrl + Alt + Del - Task Manager# + W - Activate Windows Search# + T - Cycle between open windows (sort of like Alt + Tab but does not show the switcher)Alt + Tab - Cycle between open applicationsCtrl + Tab - Cycle between open windows of the same applicationPrtSc - Take a screenshot of the screenAlt + PrtSc - Take a screenshot of the open application (does not capture the other parts of the screen like desktop, open windows, etc.,# + D - Show Desktop)# + M - Minimize All # + I - Brings out the charms bar in Windows 8 and above.