Here's how to map your mouse's extra buttons to get more use out of them. Don't leave your mouse's potential untapped.

The quickest way to open up a new File Explorer window is by tapping Ctrl+N. This is probably my second most used File ...

Close windows from the taskbar You can also use the middle-click button to close open windows. This is particularly useful when you've opened a lot of windows of the same app. To use this shortcut ...

Microsoft is experimenting with bringing back the Windows key + C keyboard shortcut. It will do the same action as the Copilot key, so can be customized in Settings. "Choose what happens when you ...

There’s a dedicated shortcut button as well, which not only makes it easier for users to access ChatGPT on the system but also a regular shortcut button comprised of two buttons on the keyboard.

Of course, even if you don’t use Copilot in Windows 11, you’ll likely appreciate having the ability to redefine the shortcut to something else, rather than the combo lying dormant.

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