By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Screen glitching, flickering or stuck? Before you restart the whole computer, press Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + B. It restarts just the graphics.
The Shortcut
- Win + Ctrl + Shift + B: restart the graphics driver
- The screen blinks and you hear a beep
- Your apps and work stay open
- Works on Windows 10 and Windows 11
Bonus Tip: On-Screen Keyboard
Is a key on your keyboard not working? Press Windows key + Ctrl + O for the on-screen keyboard and click the keys with your mouse. Press it again to close it.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one. Short on time? Here’s the quick Short version.
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