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Did you know the power the old Windows logo-key (ÿ) harbors? Well, here is the gist of it (sorted by usefulness factor):

Press ÿ and

 this happens

E Opens Windows Explorer window. You'll be using this one all the time!
Break Opens "System Properties." Definitely than going to Start Menu, Control Panel, System.....
D Shows desktop (different from "minimize all windows" as it even makes modal dialogs and property sheets disappear; equivalent to clicking the "Show Desktop" icon in taskbar). Pressing it again will restore all windows.
F Opens "Find File"/"Search Files and Folders" window.
M Minimizes all windows
R Opens "Run" dialog. Equivalent to clicking Start, Run.
F1 Opens Windows operating system help file.
Ctrl+F Opens "Find Computer"
U Opens "Utility Manager." You'll have to see for yourself. 
 

Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows - Q126449