Using WinKey + X for quick admin tasks
There are some functions in Windows that a server administrator needs to use all the time. Instead of making shortcuts or pinning them all to the taskbar, let's get to know this hidden menu, which is extremely useful for launching these commonly used admin tools.
Getting ready
A running Windows Server 2016 machine is all we need to highlight this one. In fact, this menu also exists on any Windows 10 computer, so make use of it often!
How to do it…
There are two ways to open this little menu. While you are in the Server 2016 Desktop, you can perform either of these steps:
- Hold down your Windows key (WinKey) on the keyboard and press X.
- Hover your mouse over the Windows flag in the lower-left corner of the Desktop—the ...
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