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by Richie Müller
Windows tip: use the Power User menu
23.8.2023
Translation: Patrik Stainbrook
The Power User menu is like a slimmed-down Start menu. And it’s nearly as easy to find. It gives you easy access to important Windows functions.
Every child knows that the key combination Ctrl+X cuts something out. In contrast, Windows+X to open the Power User menu is probably only known to exactly that type of user. If you use this shortcut, a second, hidden start menu opens. You can also open it with the mouse by right-clicking the Start menu icon.
Additional tip: use underlined letters
As with other menus, this one has a letter underlined for each item. Each entry can additionally be opened by pressing this letter. This is faster than using the mouse. If you want to see the Power Options, first press Windows+X followed by O – and you’re in. Opening the menu and getting where you want, all in less than a second.
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