Windows 10 is a truly complete and functional operating system, which offers users a multitude of tools. However, most of the features that would really improve the user experience are not well known and used. The purpose of this guide is, therefore, to show you what can be defined as the best tricks for Windows to know absolutely , so that the use of the operating system becomes more pleasant and productive.
How to optimize Windows 10: complete guide
Content index
- Use keyboard shortcuts
- Using the Run command
- Adjust the volume via the mixer
- Access various Windows settings quickly
- Split the screen
- Run any programs at startup
- Use the Services menu
- Use Computer Management correctly
Use keyboard shortcuts
The first Windows trick we want to recommend is to use keyboard shortcuts . In fact, although they are not widely used especially among average users, they could make using Windows even faster. Using keyboard shortcuts, you can perform countless actions including opening and closing windows, starting programs, cutting / copying / pasting items and much more. As you can imagine, Windows keyboard shortcuts are numerous and of all kinds. To view all the Windows keyboard shortcuts, you can consult the dedicated pageof Microsoft support, where you will find a very useful and informative list. You will soon realize that keyboard shortcuts will completely upset the use of the most used operating system in the world.
The most useful keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10
Using the Run command
Do you want to open tools / applications in a few steps without using the mouse, but only with your keyboard? If this is your case, I would like to inform you that Windows has a tool, called Run , capable of letting the user access folders, features and much more, simply by typing in the appropriate keywords.
To use the Run command , therefore, all you have to do is press the Windows key + R in order to open the appropriate window and type the corresponding keyword of the program to open. Also, to know all the keywords that can be used with the Run command, you can consult the official Microsoft support page .
Adjust the volume via the mixer
How many times have you ever wanted to change the volume of different applications, or of the different audio devices used? In this regard, you can use a trick regarding the Volume mixer , a tool that Windows makes available to users to adjust the audio level more easily.
To use the Volume mixer, all you have to do is:
- Right-click on the volume icon at the bottom right of the taskbar
- Continue on to Volume Mixer
- At this point, adjust the different volume sliders according to your preferences
Access various Windows settings quickly
Windows 10 includes a myriad of settings inherent to every single aspect of the Microsoft operating system. However, accessing a specific Windows setting is never easy and could cost you a lot of time. To solve this problem, you can organize all the settings in a single folder , in order to avoid navigating within the control panel :
- Within the desktop , right-click on an empty area
- Go to New> Folder
- Rename the newly created element with GodMode. {ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} and press Enter
- At this point, inside the folder, you will find all the settings in order and easily identifiable
Split the screen
The next Windows 10 trick you must know is about splitting the screen , which is an underrated function that allows you to make using your PC much more productive and enjoyable. In case you didn’t know, Windows allows you to divide the screen into 2/4 equal parts , in such a way as to view multiple screens open at the same time without alternating them, an operation that in the long run can be very annoying. To split the screen with Windows, all you have to do is:
- Move the first screen to either side of the screen (right or left) if you intend to split the screen into two parts
- Move the screens of your interest to one of the four corners of the screen if you intend to divide the screen into four parts
Run any programs at startup
Windows allows you to manage executable programs at startup in a simple and effective way. However, not all programs on the computer can be started automatically when the PC is turned on. To work around this problem, you can follow a simple procedure that will allow you to add your favorite programs to the startup list.
First, you will need to make sure that the hidden folders are visible:
- Click on the yellow folder icon (located inside the taskbar) to open File Explorer
- At this point, click on the View item at the top
- Check the item Hidden items
After performing this brief check:
- Open File Explorer again
- Click on the entry This PC , present in the sidebar on the left
- Inside the address bar, paste the following address: C: \ Users \ YourUsername \ AppData \ Roaming \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Start Menu \ Programs \ Startup (enter your username correctly)
- Next, copy and paste the link of the program of your interest into the directory
- Close File Explorer and restart your computer
Use the Services menu
The services of Windows 10 are the features that are constantly being performed in the background. Therefore, it can be essential to analyze all the running services, in order to verify their impact on the performance of the computer. Within the Services menu , you will find both Windows application services and third-party application services.
- Invoke the Run command (Windows + R)
- Type services.msc and press Enter
- Click on Services to view all active services on your computer
- In case you want to stop a certain service, just click on it with the right button and then on Stop (you can also click on Properties to change the type of start of the service of your interest)
How to speed up Windows 10 to the max
Use Computer Management correctly
Windows provides several tools to properly manage the computer, both as regards the devices, both as regards the various connected disks. In this regard, instead of using a feature just in case, just take advantage of the Computer Management utility , which is the object of the next Windows trick to be absolutely known:
- Click the right mouse on Start
- Continue to Computer Management
- At this point, through the side section on the left, you can browse the different items and use the function of your interest (for example Disk Management or Device Management )
