With remote work becoming increasingly common, many people are turning to Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) to access their work computers from home. While RDC can be a lifesaver, navigating it with a mouse can be time-consuming and inefficient. That's where keyboard shortcuts come in – they can help you navigate RDC quickly and easily, making your remote work experience much more productive.
In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of using keyboard shortcuts in RDC and provide you with some useful shortcuts to get you started. You don't have to be a tech expert to start using these shortcuts – with a little practice, you can become a pro in no time.
Using keyboard shortcuts in RDC can help you work more efficiently and save time. With just a few keystrokes, you can switch between windows, access the Start menu, and perform various other actions without having to rely on your mouse. This can help you complete your work faster and more efficiently, giving you more time to focus on other important things.
These are the keyboard shortcuts to ease the use of remote desktop connection.
ALT + PAGE UP
- Move between apps, left to right
ALT + PAGE DOWN
- Move between apps, right to left
ALT + INSERT
- Cycle through apps in the order that they were started
ALT + HOME
- Display the Start screen
CTRL + ALT + BREAK
- Switch between a window and full screen
CTRL + ALT + END
- Display the Windows Security dialog box
CTRL + ALT + HOME
- In full-screen mode, activate the connection bar
ALT + DELETE
- Display the system menu
CTRL + ALT + –
- Place a copy of the active window, within the client, on the Terminal server clipboard (similar to ALT + PRINT SCREEN on a local PC)
CTRL + ALT + +
- Place a copy of the entire client window area on the Terminal server clipboard (similar to Print Screen on a local PC)
CTRL + ALT + RIGHT ARROW
- TAB out of the Remote Desktop controls to a control in the host app (for example, a button or a text box). Useful when the Remote Desktop controls are embedded in another (host) app.
CTRL + ALT + LEFT ARROW
- Tab out of the Remote Desktop controls to a control in the host app (for example, a button or a text box). Useful when the Remote Desktop controls are embedded in another (host) app.
In conclusion,
If you're looking to boost your productivity while working remotely, consider incorporating keyboard shortcuts into your RDC workflow. By doing so, you can save time, work more efficiently, and enjoy a more productive remote work experience.
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