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My most frequent use for the Windows key is to show the desktop. (Windows+D) Now that the box in the bottom right of W7 is there, I'm using that.

But since discovering that Windows+Tab gives the 3D wheel version of Alt+Tab, I'm using it for that.

I couldn't live without the Windows key. Well actually I could... But Windows 7 made it even more useful.

Windows+# : Launches the # program in the taskbar (works for both pinned and unpinned programs, bringing unpinned progs into focus)
Windows+UP: Maximize
Windows+DOWN: Minimize/Restore
Windows+D: Minimize to desktop, restore minimized windows
Windows+R: Run command

Can't wait to get Windows 7 on a dual screen. I think you can move windows to the left/right screen by typing Windows+Shift+Left/Right.

antipopsuperstar, on 05 November 2009 - 12:54 PM, said:

I forgot about those....I have used those a little bit too.

PCW is so negative about Windows articles. Why not just say what it is for and show Users the short cuts and benefits. No, they have to write a negative title and article, trying to somehow make Windows users feel silly. PCW looser sour reporters.

I'm a mouser. I build my own computers and do repair, but I haven't used the Win key in years, as I'm not a typist. I know a few shortcuts I learned years ago, but if you're a mouser, it's easier than memorizing a long list. Maybe not faster, but easier.

I use the Classic-style menu on my XP Pro. I get around the Win+D hotkey by having a desktop shortcut and other uncvonventional shortcut links above my program menu. Ironically, I just learned from this blog that rt-click-Explore opens Win Explorer. I've always used rt-click-Explore on My Computer.

Wish the blog were not so negative, as Broidais ridiculing us. But then, blogs don't follow the rules of good journalism.

I know there will be endless debate here between mousers and typists, but isn't computing really about customizing your computer to your own needs?

VHMP01, don't you know media types fancy themselves modern day philosopher kings? We poor, ignorant plebs are lucky to have them around to hold out hand and lead us.