useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows 7

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  1. General Shortcuts:
    • Win (Windows Key): Open or close the Start menu.
    • Win + D: Show the desktop or restore open windows.
    • Win + L: Lock the computer.
  2. Explorer Shortcuts:
    • Alt + D: Select the address bar in Windows Explorer.
    • Win + E: Open Windows Explorer.
    • F2: Rename a selected file or folder.
  3. Taskbar Shortcuts:
    • Win + T: Cycle through taskbar items.
    • Shift + Click on Taskbar Item: Open a new instance of a program.
    • Win + Number (1-9): Activate the program pinned to the taskbar in the corresponding position.
  4. Window Management:
    • Win + Left/Right Arrow: Snap the active window to the left or right side of the screen.
    • Shift + Win + Left/Right Arrow: Move the active window to the next monitor.
    • Alt + Space: Open the window menu for the active window.
  5. System Tools:
    • Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager.
    • Win + R: Open the Run dialog.
    • Win + Pause/Break: Open System Properties.
  6. Accessibility Shortcuts:
    • Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder in Windows Explorer.
    • Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager directly.