In Windows 10, “My Computer” has been renamed to This PC. Accessing it quickly allows you to seamlessly manage your files, drives, and storage.
Here are the fastest tips and tricks to access “This PC” instantly. ⚡ Use Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are the absolute fastest way to bring up your computer’s drives without touching your mouse.
Windows Key + E: The fastest overall shortcut. This instantly opens the File Explorer interface.
Windows Key + D: Minimizes all open applications to quickly reveal your desktop and icons. 🖥️ Put the “This PC” Icon Back on Your Desktop
By default, Windows 10 hides the “This PC” icon from your desktop. You can re-enable it to easily double-click it at any time.
Right-click an empty space on your desktop and select Personalize. Click on Themes from the left-hand menu.
Scroll down and select Desktop icon settings on the right side. Check the box next to Computer and click Apply. 📁 Force File Explorer to Open to “This PC”
By default, pressing Win + E opens up “Quick Access” instead of your actual drives. You can change this behavior permanently. Open any folder or press Win + E to open File Explorer. Click the View tab at the top menu. Click on Options (or “Change folder and search options”).
Under the General tab, locate the dropdown for Open File Explorer to:. Change it from Quick Access to This PC, then click OK. 📌 Pin “This PC” to Your Taskbar or Start Menu
Keeping a persistent shortcut on your taskbar gives you single-click access no matter what apps you are currently using.
Start Menu Pin: Open the Start Menu, type This PC, right-click the app in the search results, and click Pin to Start.
Taskbar Shortcut: Once the icon is on your desktop or Start Menu, simply drag and drop it directly onto your bottom taskbar.
If you want to customize your system further, let me know if you would like to look into creating custom hotkeys or cleaning up old files to make your folder loading speeds even faster!
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