But if hands-free isn't your thing, you can also use keyboard shortcuts. Here's how to create keyboard shortcuts for programs and apps in Windows 10 (this also works in older versions of Windows).

Use the Run Command The easiest way to open Programs and Features in Windows 11 or 10 is through the Run command dialog box. Just hit Win + R on your keyboard, and a small window will pop up. Type ...

Windows makes it easy for you to open up these files by setting up default programs for each file type -- images files, for example, will open by default in the Windows 10 Photos app.

One solid choice is a free program called Open Shell. Replacing the Windows 10 Start menu with a more traditional Start menu, Open Shell lets you customize the menu with the folders and shortcuts ...

Open-source might not be the first thing you think of with Windows, but these free tools can seriously boost your productivity.