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Toshiba Introduces a Cortana Keyboard Button For Windows 10

Posted by timothy on from the remapping-possible dept.

Ammalgam writes: In what seems like a really pivotal moment for computing, Toshiba have indicated that they will be introducing a new button to their line of keyboards. This key would be dedicated to summoning Microsoft's virtual assistant in Windows 10 — Cortana. A dedicated Cortana key would be one of the more significant changes to the keyboard since the Windows key was added at about the time Windows 95 was introduced, in 1995.

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  1. Time to update x.org by Lilith's+Heart-shape · · Score: 4, Informative

    We need to handle a Mod-6 key now.

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    I write sci-fi for metalheads

  2. Re:I hate the Windows key by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Informative

    How were you even able to play games like that with motor skills that terrible?

  3. What's the windows key good for? by geekprime · · Score: 5, Informative

    Here's a list of what it's good for, from ms's webiste and reformatted somewhat...
    YOU may not use these functions but they exist and I'll bet that a couple of them will be useful to you, but just a couple. ;)

    Windows key+Tab
    Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D

    Ctrl+Windows+Tab
    Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D

    Windows logo key
    Open or close the Start menu.

    Windows key +Pause
    Display the System Properties dialog box.

    Windows key +D
    Display the desktop.

    Windows key +M
    Minimize all windows.

    Windows key +Shift+M
    Restore minimized windows to the desktop.

    Windows key +E
    Open Computer.

    Windows key +F
    Search for a file or folder.

    Ctrl+Windows key +F
    Search for computers (if you're on a network).

    Windows key +L
    Lock your computer or switch users.

    Windows key +R
    Open the Run dialog box.

    Windows key +T
    Cycle through programs on the taskbar.

    Windows key+number
    Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program.

    Shift+Windows key+number
    Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

    Ctrl+Windows key+number
    Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

    Alt+Windows key+number
    Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

    Windows key +Tab
    Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.

    Ctrl+Windows key +Tab
    Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.

    Ctrl+Windows key +B
    Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area.

    Windows key +Spacebar
    Preview the desktop.

    Windows key +Up Arrow
    Maximize the window.

    Windows key +Left Arrow
    Maximize the window to the left side of the screen.

    Windows key +Right Arrow
    Maximize the window to the right side of the screen.

    Windows key +Down Arrow
    Minimize the window.

    Windows key +Home
    Minimize all but the active window.

    Windows key +Shift+Up Arrow
    Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.

    Windows key +Shift+Left Arrow or Right Arrow
    Move a window from one monitor to another.

    Windows key +P
    Choose a presentation display mode.

    Windows key +G
    Cycle through gadgets.

    Windows key +U
    Open Ease of Access Center.

    Windows key +X
    Open Windows Mobility Center.