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Originally Posted by Huggles
Siiiiiick!
I had to get a 2nd monitor because Windows 11 does NOT have a "show desktop" shortcut. If I have a bunch of tabs and shit and apps open, it's a massive pain... keeping project worklist & notes on the 2nd screen along with frequently used files and folders is the easiest solution. Fuck Windows 11!!!!!!
Multi-monitor setups, for me, is the best way to multi-task without battling the OS to keep the work flowing. Removing the right-click taskbar "show desktop" in Windows 11 was retarded.  |
Not sure what are you talking about but Win 11 still have show desktop shortcut, it is just getting smaller on bottom right and hard to click on. Anyway here is AI answer when you search for "show desktop" shortcut.
To show the desktop, use the shortcut Windows key + D, which minimizes all open windows and restores them when pressed again; alternatively, click the tiny bar at the far-right corner of the taskbar, or enable "Peek at desktop" in Taskbar settings to hover over it.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Win + D: Minimizes all windows to show the desktop and restores them when pressed again (Toggle).
Win + M: Minimizes all windows (doesn't restore them).
Win + Shift + M: Restores minimized windows after using Win + M.
Win + , (Comma): Peeks at the desktop by temporarily clearing windows (useful in Windows 11).
Mouse/Touchpad Methods
Click the Taskbar Corner: Click the thin line or button on the far right of the taskbar (next to the date/time) to show the desktop.
Peek at Desktop (Windows 10): Hover your mouse over the far-right corner of the taskbar to temporarily see the desktop.
Touchpad Gesture (Windows 11): Drag up with three fingers on a touchpad to peek.
Enable/Disable Taskbar Button (Windows 11)
Right-click the Taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
Go to Personalization > Taskbar.
Expand Taskbar behaviors.
Check or uncheck "Select the far corner of the taskbar to show the desktop".
Where's Desktop icon on Windows 11 taskbar? - Microsoft Q&A
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Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support
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How to show the desktop on Windows 11
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and Win+D is my preferred way