QTT: Windows+M

By: Sue Frantz

On: July 21, 2011

In: Technology for Academics (archive)

Tagged: Productivity, Quick Tech Tips

New blog feature: Quick Tech Tips (QTT). These will be short and sweet. Think of them as a technological amuse bouche.

Windows users: To minimize all of your windows, press the windows key on your keyboard and simultaneously press M.

Windows key

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