By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
A notification flashed by before you could read it? Press Windows key + N on Windows 11. Every alert is waiting there, plus a calendar.
The Shortcut
- Windows key + N: notifications and calendar
- Press it again to close
- Windows 11
Bonus Tip: Widgets with Win + W
Windows key + W opens Widgets: weather, your calendar, news and more at a glance.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
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