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    1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 21, 2026Verified January 2026

    Windows: Hidden Shortcuts and Tricks

    Secret Windows features and shortcuts that boost your productivity.

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    Category
    Tips & Tricks
    Difficulty
    Intermediate
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    windows
    shortcuts
    hidden-features
    tips

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Win+V: Clipboard History
    2. 2.Win+Shift+S: Quick Screenshot
    3. 3.Win+.: Emoji Picker
    4. 4.Win+D: Show Desktop
    5. 5.Shake a window to minimize others
    1

    Win+V: Clipboard History

    ~15s
    See everything you've copied recently and paste from any previous clipboard item.
    2

    Win+Shift+S: Quick Screenshot

    ~15s
    Opens Snipping Tool for instant screen capture without opening the full app.
    3

    Win+.: Emoji Picker

    ~15s
    Press ⊞ Win+Period to open the emoji picker and insert emojis anywhere — even in emails.
    4

    Win+D: Show Desktop

    ~15s
    Instantly minimize all windows to show the desktop. Press again to restore everything.
    5

    Shake a window to minimize others

    ~15s
    Grab a window title bar and shake it to minimize all other windows. Shake again to restore.

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