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Want a quick way to get to your desktop? Press and hold the Windows key A shortcut key on PC keyboards that is used by itself to launch the Windows Start menu and in combination with other keys to launch applications. There are usually two Windows keys (Winkeys) on desktop keyboards, each flanking the spacebar, although laptop computers may have only the left  (to the left of your spacebar) and then press the letter D. Your open programs and documents are automatically minimized and your desktop magically mag·i·cal  
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or produced by magic.

2. Enchanting; bewitching: a magical performance of the ballet.
 appears. ("Solitaire solitaire or patience, any card game that can be played by one person. Solitaire is the American name; in England it is known as patience. There are probably more kinds of solitaire than all other card games together. ? No, I wasn't was·n't  

Contraction of was not.


wasn't was not
wasn't be
 playing solitaire. I was just sitting here looking at my pretty desktop.")

To maximize all of those recently minimized programs and documents [after your principal/students/children/spouse leaves the room], just press the Windows key, the shift key, and the letter M at the same time.
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Title Annotation:Tech tips & tricks: help to make you a better Mac or PC user in 10 minutes
Publication:District Administration
Date:May 1, 2004
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