The Windows Key has been around since Windows 95, and between then and now, it has evolved from a gimmick into something truly useful. Plenty of hidden tricks exist in Windows, and this key is crucial for many of them. Here are a few that'll make your life easier. Note: this isn't an exhaustive list of Windows Key shortcuts. These are just the most useful ones -- so no matter who you are, you have
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