Do you use your 'Windows' key?

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One of the most under used keys on my keyboard ;) I think I only use it to lock when I leave my desk ...
 
To lock session, go into Windows Explorer, Run Command, Show desktop & Search. So ya, I use it a bit!
 
Ctrl-Alt-Del + Enter to lock the work station.

Clock the start knobbie thing for everything else. :)
 
and Freshly-ZN hands a punch to Picard! what's he gonna do ladies and gentleman, tell us about the Restore all Shortcut ? we'll have to see gents, this duel is going to be one for the books !
ok ok not really.... =)
 
Im terminally lazy....

One mouse click as opposed to two keys having to be pressed just makes more sense to me :)
 
is that what it is for??? I thought it was to minimise your game and bring the windows back.
 
yeah, i'd rather move my mouse 3 cm and click, than lift up my whole arm, which would be resting on my leg / desk.

I guess that's why my right arm looks a tad more muscular than my left :D
 
http://www.seoconsultants.com/windows/key/

and for the windows 7 people:

General
Win+Up Maximize
Win+Down Restore / Minimize
Win+Left Snap to left
Win+Right Snap to right
Win+Shift+Left Jump to left monitor
Win+Shift+Right Jump to right monitor
Win+Home Minimize / Restore all other windows
Win+T Focus the first taskbar entry
Pressing again will cycle through them, you can can arrow around.
Win+Shift+T cycles backwards.
Win+Space Peek at the desktop
Win+G Bring gadgets to the top of the Z-order
Win+P External display options (mirror, extend desktop, etc)
Win+X Mobility Center (same as Vista, but still handy!)
Win+#
(# = a number key) Launches a new instance of the application in the Nth slot on the taskbar.
Example: Win+1 launches first pinned app, Win+2 launches second, etc.
Win + +
Win + - (plus or minus key) Zoom in or out.
 
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I hide my toolbar but sometimes it gets stuck, so I use the windows key to bring it up again....
 
My Windows+L no longer works, it was the most used key combination. :(
 
One of the most under used keys on my keyboard ;) I think I only use it to lock when I leave my desk ...

Win + D, Win + E, Win + R, Win + L, Ctr + Win + X, Ctr + Win + Space x 500 times a day. So, jip. I use it A LOT. :D

Note: "Ctr + Win + X, Ctr + Win + Space" are custom ones that I use to manage my dual monitors.
 
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