Windows Vista Shortcut Keys

There are some new <Windows> key shortcuts available in Windows Vista for your clicking pleasure.

• <Windows Key> + G (cycles through the Gadgets)
• <Windows Key> + L (locks the computer)
• <Windows Key> + U (activates the Ease Of Use Center)
• <Windows Key> + X (cycles through the Mobility Center)
• <Windows Key> + Spacebar (moves the focus to the Sidebar)
• <Windows Key> + Pause (opens the System Properties portion of Control Panel)
• CTRL + <Windows Key> + Tab (opens persistent Flip 3D)

And of course there are the usual <Windows> key shortcuts from previous Windows versions:

• <Windows Key> + D (toggles showing the desktop)
• <Windows Key> + E (opens File Explorer)
• <Windows Key> + F (opens a search window)
• <Windows Key> + R (opens the Run window)
• <Windows Key> + T (cycles through the tabs of the applications on the taskbar)