Natural keyboard shortcuts scottstgelais February 14, 2009 Geek Tips Comments (0) Share Facebook X / Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email When working with other people, I am quite often asked, “How did you do that?” (when I bring up Windows Explorer or the ‘Run’ dialog box with just a one combined keystroke). A few little known keyboard shortcuts are the secret. You can use the following keyboard shortcuts with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key () and the Application key (). Press To Display or hide the Start menu. + BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box. + D Show the desktop. + M Minimize all windows. + Shift + M Restores minimized windows. + E Open My Computer. + F Search for a file or folder. + CTRL + F Search for computers. + F1 Display Windows Help. + L Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain. + R Open the Run dialog box. Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. + U Open Utility Manager.