You can quickly access the desktop when you have many applications open by using one or more of the following methods:
- Click the "Show Desktop" button (or icon) on the taskbar, typically located at the far right corner next to the clock. Clicking this minimizes all open windows to reveal the desktop.
- Use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + D to toggle between showing the desktop and restoring all minimized windows.
- Press Windows key + comma (,) to temporarily peek at the desktop while holding the keys, releasing them restores the windows.
- Use the Windows key + M shortcut to minimize all windows.
- Right-click on the Start button and select "Desktop" from the Power User menu for quick desktop access.
- For Mac users, enable the Show Desktop shortcut in System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > Mission Control, often defaulted to F11.
These methods allow quick desktop access without manually minimizing or closing each open application window, boosting productivity and workflow efficiency when multitasking.
