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⚙️ Open Windows Settings Instantly with Windows Key + I

Open Windows Settings Instantly: Windows Key + I - The Tech Ranch
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By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch

Need to change a setting but can’t remember where Settings lives? Press Windows key + I. Settings opens right away.

The Shortcut

  • Windows key + I: opens Settings
  • Type in Find a setting to jump straight to what you need
  • Works on Windows 10 and Windows 11

Bonus Tip: Quick Settings with Win + A

On Windows 11, press Windows key + A to open Quick Settings: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, night light, brightness and volume, all one click away. On Windows 10, the same shortcut opens Action Center.

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.

Found this helpful? Give the video a thumbs up on YouTube. Got a shortcut you can’t live without? Tell me in the YouTube comments and it might show up in a future video.

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