Open the Power User menu
Opens a hidden menu with Device Manager, Disk Management, Terminal, Task Manager, Settings and shut down options.
WindowsWin+X
MacNo built-in shortcut
How to use it
- Press Win + X.
- Each item has an underlined letter.
- Press that letter (for example M for Device Manager) to open it.
Pro tip
IT techs live in this menu. Win + X, then U, then U shuts the PC down without the mouse.
Next up in System Power Moves
- Open the Run boxWin+R
- Open Task Manager or Force Quit a frozen appCtrl+Shift+Esc
- Open Quick SettingsWin+A
- Show or hide the Dock⌥+⌘+D
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