Unlock Windows 11 Productivity: Assign Custom Shortcuts to Your Favorite Apps!

Tired of clicking through menus to launch your go-to applications in Windows 11? There's a faster way! You can assign custom keyboard shortcuts to specific apps, dramatically boosting your productivity.

Here's how:

1. **Locate the App's Shortcut:** Find the application's shortcut icon. It can be on your desktop, in the Start Menu, or in the app's installation folder.
2. **Access Properties:** Right-click on the shortcut and select 'Properties'.
3. **Set the Shortcut Key:** In the Properties window, go to the 'Shortcut' tab. You'll see a field labeled 'Shortcut key'. Click in this field and press the key combination you want to use (e.g., Ctrl+Alt+A). Windows will automatically prepend 'Ctrl+Alt+' to your chosen key.
4. **Apply and OK:** Click 'Apply' and then 'OK' to save your changes.

Now, simply press your assigned shortcut key combination, and your chosen application will launch instantly! This simple trick can save you valuable time and streamline your workflow in Windows 11.