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Winsage

September 3, 2025

45+ time-saving Windows keyboard shortcuts that supercharged my daily routine

Keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11 can significantly improve productivity. Key shortcuts include: Productivity Shortcuts: - Ctrl + C: Copy highlighted text or a file. - Ctrl + V: Paste copied content while retaining format. - Ctrl + Shift + V: Paste copied content without formatting. - Windows key + V: Access Clipboard tool for previously copied items. - Ctrl + X: Cut highlighted item. - Ctrl + Z: Undo last action. - Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action. - Ctrl + F: Open Find tool. - Ctrl + A: Select all items. - Ctrl + S: Save work. - Ctrl + Backspace: Delete previous word. - Ctrl + Delete: Delete next word. Accessibility Shortcuts: - Win + Plus (+): Activates Magnifier tool. - Win + Minus (-): Zooms out with Magnifier. - Win + Ctrl + Enter: Launches Narrator. - Shift key five times: Enables Sticky Keys. - Left Shift + Left Alt + Print Screen: Toggles high contrast mode. - Win + Ctrl + C: Toggles color filters. - Win + U: Opens Accessibility menu. - Win + Ctrl + O: Opens on-screen keyboard. Navigation Shortcuts: - Ctrl + Alt + Tab: Displays open apps. - Win + S: Opens Windows Search. - Win + Tab: Accesses Task View. - Win + D: Minimizes/restores all windows. - Win + Left/Right Arrow: Snaps window to side. - Win + Up Arrow: Maximizes window. - Win + Down Arrow: Minimizes window. - Win + Ctrl + D: Creates new desktop. - Win + Ctrl + F4: Closes current desktop. - Win + Number Key: Opens taskbar app pinned to that number. File Management Shortcuts: - Win + E: Opens File Explorer. - F2: Renames selected file/folder. - Shift + Delete: Permanently deletes item. - Ctrl + N: Opens new File Explorer window. - Ctrl + Shift + N: Creates new folder. - Alt + Enter: Opens Properties window. - Alt + Left/Right Arrow: Navigates File Explorer history. - Alt + Up Arrow: Moves back one folder level. Browser Shortcuts: - Ctrl + T: Opens new tab. - Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopens last closed tab. - Ctrl + W: Closes current tab. - Ctrl + Tab: Moves right through tabs. - Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Moves left through tabs. - Ctrl + Shift + N: Opens new private browsing window. - Alt + Left/Right Arrow: Navigates tab history. - Ctrl + D: Bookmarks current page. - Ctrl + H: Opens browser history. - Ctrl + N: Opens new browser window.

Winsage

August 30, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5770 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5770 (KB5064089) has been released to the Beta Channel for users on Windows 11, version 24H2. This update includes new features such as the "Convert to table with Excel" option in Click to Do, allowing users to convert tables into Excel easily. Additionally, Microsoft 365 profile cards can now be accessed within Click to Do by clicking on an email. A new Braille viewer feature in Narrator provides on-screen Braille and text output for users with connected Braille displays. Users can also find apps installed on their PC or available in the Microsoft Store through the "Find Apps" feature in the Windows share window. Various fixes have been implemented, including resolving issues with the taskbar, windowing, display settings, and audio. Known issues include problems with File Explorer and audio devices, particularly with Xbox Controllers via Bluetooth.

Winsage

August 30, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5770 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.5770 (KB5064093) has been released to the Dev Channel, marking a significant increase in the major build number to 26220. Windows 11, version 25H2 is available as Build 26200 in the Release Preview Channel. New features include: - A new text action in Click to Do that allows users to convert highlighted tables to Excel, currently available for Windows Insiders on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. - Live Persona Cards integrated into Click to Do for quick access to contact information from emails, requiring a Microsoft 365 subscription and work or school account. - A Braille viewer added to Narrator, enabling users to view both on-screen text and Braille output, beneficial for teachers and assistive technology trainers. Changes and improvements include: - A "Find Apps" feature in the Windows share window. - Various bug fixes related to the taskbar, windowing, display, and audio. Known issues involve unresponsive settings, audio problems indicated by yellow exclamation marks in Device Manager, and issues with Xbox Controllers via Bluetooth. Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel receive updates based on Windows 11, version 25H2, and features are rolled out gradually.

Winsage

August 24, 2025

Master these 48 Windows keyboard shortcuts and finish work early

Keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11 enhance efficiency and productivity. Key combinations include: Productivity Shortcuts: - Ctrl + C: Copy highlighted text or a file. - Ctrl + V: Paste the copied content. - Ctrl + Shift + V: Paste without formatting. - Win + V: Access the Clipboard tool. - Ctrl + X: Cut the highlighted item. - Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action. - Ctrl + Y: Redo the last undone action. - Ctrl + F: Open the Find tool. - Ctrl + A: Select all items. - Ctrl + S: Save work quickly. - Ctrl + Backspace: Delete the previous word. - Ctrl + Delete: Delete the next word. Accessibility Shortcuts: - Win + Plus (+): Activate the Magnifier tool. - Win + Minus (-): Zoom out with the Magnifier. - Win + Ctrl + Enter: Launch Narrator. - Shift key pressed five times: Enable Sticky Keys. - Left Shift + Left Alt + Print Screen: Toggle high contrast mode. - Win + Ctrl + C: Toggle color filters. - Win + U: Open the Accessibility menu. - Win + Ctrl + O: Open the on-screen keyboard. Navigation Shortcuts: - Ctrl + Alt + Tab: View all open applications. - Win + S: Open Windows Search. - Win + Tab: Access Task View. - Win + D: Minimize or restore all windows. - Win + Left or Right Arrow: Snap the current window. - Win + Up Arrow: Maximize the current window. - Win + Down Arrow: Minimize the current window. - Win + Ctrl + D: Create a new desktop. - Win + Ctrl + F4: Close the current desktop. - Win + Number Key: Open a taskbar app. File Management Shortcuts: - Win + E: Open File Explorer. - F2: Rename the selected file or folder. - Shift + Delete: Permanently delete an item. - Ctrl + N: Open a new File Explorer window. - Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder. - Alt + Enter: Open the Properties window. - Alt + Left or Right Arrow: Navigate through File Explorer history. - Alt + Up Arrow: Move up one folder level. Browser Shortcuts: - Ctrl + T: Open a new tab. - Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab. - Ctrl + W: Close the current tab. - Ctrl + Tab: Move right through open tabs. - Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Move left through open tabs. - Ctrl + Shift + N: Open a new private browsing window. - Alt + Left or Right Arrow: Navigate through tab history. - Ctrl + D: Bookmark the current page. - Ctrl + H: Open browser history. - Ctrl + N: Open a new browser window.

Winsage

July 15, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4733 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4733 (KB5062651) has been released to the Beta Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2. This update includes new features such as the "describe image" action in Click to Do, which provides detailed descriptions of images and is currently available for Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Intel devices expected soon. An upcoming administrator protection feature will secure floating admin rights for users and is disabled by default. Improvements include updated privacy dialog designs for app permissions, activation of Smart App Control in evaluation mode, and various fixes for issues in File Explorer, taskbar, live captions, Dynamic Lighting, graphics, and settings. Known issues include potential rollback errors during installation, touch navigation problems in the new Start menu, Xbox Controller issues, and problems with the Microsoft Changjie Input method. Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2, and features may be rolled out gradually.

Winsage

July 14, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5702 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5702 (KB5062653) has been released to the Dev Channel, introducing new features, improvements, and fixes. A new "describe image" action in Click to Do is now available for Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Intel-powered PCs expected soon. An upcoming security feature called Administrator protection allows for just-in-time admin privileges and is disabled by default. The design of privacy dialogs for app permissions has been updated, and Smart App Control may be activated in Windows Security for Insiders in evaluation mode. Windows PowerShell 2.0 has been deprecated and removed in this build. Fixes include resolving issues with File Explorer, search animations, live captions, Dynamic Lighting, and graphics synchronization. Known issues include error pop-ups in Group Policy Editor, touch navigation problems in the new Start menu, and Xbox Controller bugs via Bluetooth. Windows Insiders may experience a rollback error (0x80070005) when installing this update.

Winsage

June 27, 2025

Windows 11 KB5060829 update released with 38 new changes, fixes

Microsoft has released the KB5060829 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, featuring 38 enhancements, including an improved taskbar and a new PC-to-PC migration experience. This optional update allows Windows administrators to test bug fixes and features before the next Patch Tuesday release. The update focuses on non-security improvements, with the PC-to-PC migration feature expected to roll out in a future update. Adjustments to the taskbar allow for more app icons to be displayed when space is limited. Users can install the update via Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update elevates Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.4484 and includes fixes for various issues, such as script delays on SMB shares, unresponsive applications when exiting full-screen games, and problems with Windows Hello certificate renewal. A known issue affects CJK text clarity at 96 DPI in Chromium-based browsers. Windows 11 24H2 is broadly deployed, and the Windows 11 2024 Update is being rolled out to eligible Windows 10 22H2 PCs.

AppWizard

June 10, 2025

Android 16 will make it easier to find your recent apps with a new taskbar overflow feature

Google is set to roll out a significant update with Android 16, introducing a taskbar overflow button to enhance user experience on tablets. This feature will streamline app switching by providing a horizontally scrolling carousel of recent apps, making it easier for users to navigate through multiple applications. The taskbar overflow button is designed to address clutter in the taskbar, which has been refined since its introduction in 2021. Preliminary images suggest a gray, circular button will be positioned after the divider between pinned and recently used apps. The feature is expected to debut later this year in either the Android 16 QPR1 or QPR2 release.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Android’s phone taskbar isn’t quite ready yet, but it’s already getting a multitasking boost

Google is developing a "tiny taskbar" for Android phones to improve multitasking by streamlining app switching on smaller screens. The feature includes a recent apps carousel displaying the six most recently opened applications, inspired by the Alt + Tab switcher. Currently, the carousel does not switch to the selected app upon tapping, indicating it is still in development. The tiny taskbar has faced layout challenges, particularly with a 5x5 home screen grid configuration, and further adjustments are needed for seamless integration. Google is also working on enhancements to other multitasking features like bubbles and split-screen mode.

Winsage

April 1, 2025

Wintoys new update lets you set classic File Explorer, uninstall Edge and more in Windows 11

Wintoys has released a significant 2.0 update for Windows 11 users after nearly a year without updates. Key features include a new logo supporting light and dark modes, a settings restore button, the option to revert to the classic File Explorer, compliance with the Digital Markets Act allowing uninstallation of Microsoft Edge in unsupported regions, an enhanced Super-user Tweaks menu, and updated system properties cards. The update also addresses bugs and improves performance, although there is a known issue with the Alt + Tab function freezing the app. Wintoys 2.0 is available for free download from the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and 11 users.