Try saying: “Open Edge,” “Click Next,” “Press Ctrl S,” or “Show grid” to click anywhere on screen. It’s surprisingly fast and a game-changer for hands-free productivity. Most people know Snap Layouts (hover over the maximize button). But the keyboard shortcut is where the magic happens.
Double-click. You now have a single view of nearly every Windows setting—admin tools, backup, network, power options, everything. No more digging through Control Panel and Settings. We’d love to hear how you use Windows differently. Reply below or tag us on social @YouWindowsWorld. youwindowsworld
Windows 11 now includes (introduced in 2023, but still overlooked). Try saying: “Open Edge,” “Click Next,” “Press Ctrl
Press , then hit the corresponding number to snap your window into a layout. Even better: after snapping one window, Windows suggests filling the remaining spaces with other open windows. But the keyboard shortcut is where the magic happens
Pro tip: still work, but Win + Z gives you more layout options, especially on ultrawide monitors. 3. Focus Sessions (Built into the Clock App) Third-party Pomodoro timers are great, but Windows has a native one that integrates with Spotify and Microsoft To Do.
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