I'm a genius

[InCreator]

Hell, I've been hating firefox since image scaling got blurry. But not enough to choose other browsers, and they suck too.

...Today, I simply, out of random idea, pressed windows key and plus sign.

I've been aware of windows magnifier for ages and use it at work daily (for making precise CAD technical drawings), but somehow never came to an idea to use it for pixel sprites.

Result is awesome!

(Press plus and minus several times to change zoom factor)

[Babar]

This is in Windows 7 or Vista or something? Because it doesn't seem to work in XP....

[Crimson Wizard]

This is in Windows 7 or Vista or something? Because it doesn't seem to work in XP....

Doesn't work for me in Vista

[Calin Leafshade]

windows key + U will bring up the utility manager and you can launch magnifier from there..

I dunno about windows + m

[Atelier]

It works on an , too.

[NsMn]

I dunno about windows + m

It seems to bring up the Desktop.

[Calin Leafshade]

I dunno about windows + m

It seems to bring up the Desktop.

yeah.... he said windows key and + didnt he.... dunno why i thought he said m...

Also i knew that Windows M brings up the desktop...

It works on an , too.

We dont all have fancy apple fonts Mister.

[InCreator]

Windows key and numpad plus/minus!!!

DOES work in Windows 7
SHOULD in Windows Vista also. Dunno for sure, never installed the sucker

Win7-s one zooms up to 1600%. Not bad, I'd say! Also, you can switch mode to "docked", which separates a bit of screen for constant zoom window which zooms everything you hover mouse cursor over to.

XP also has magnifier, but in accessories/accessibility-something submenu from start button. I guess you could assign a hotkey by yourself if needed. But it's somewhat alot clumsier and uncomfortable than one in Win7.


P.S.
Windows-key + m is for minimize current window, and for quick desktop (minimize everything) windows-key + d should be used.
In windows 7, (and vista maybe), windows key + tab makes task switching 3d or something (aero stuff). Quite cool, though somewhat useless.
Also, in Win7, windows key + number starts corresponding program that's pinned onto your taskbar.

Discover windows key!

[Leon]

According to Microsoft:

    * Windows Logo: Start menu
    * Windows Logo+R: Run dialog box
    * Windows Logo+M: Minimize all
    * SHIFT+Windows Logo+M: Undo minimize all
    * Windows Logo+F1: Help
    * Windows Logo+E: Windows Explorer
    * Windows Logo+F: Find files or folders
    * Windows Logo+D: Minimizes all open windows and displays the desktop
    * CTRL+Windows Logo+F: Find computer
    * CTRL+Windows Logo+TAB: Moves focus from Start, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray
       (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray)
    * Windows Logo+TAB: Cycle through taskbar buttons
    * Windows Logo+Break: System Properties dialog box
    * Application key: Displays a shortcut menu for the selected item

Microsoft Natural Keyboard with IntelliType software installed

    * Windows Logo+L: Log off Windows
    * Windows Logo+P: Starts Print Manager
    * Windows Logo+C: Opens Control Panel
    * Windows Logo+V: Starts Clipboard
    * Windows Logo+K: Opens Keyboard Properties dialog box
    * Windows Logo+I: Opens Mouse Properties dialog box
    * Windows Logo+A: Starts Accessibility Options (if installed)
    * Windows Logo+SPACEBAR: Displays the list of Microsoft IntelliType shortcut keys
    * Windows Logo+S: Toggles CAPS LOCK on and off

Applies to

    * Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
    * Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
    * Windows Server 2008 Standard
    * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
    * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
    * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
    * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
    * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
    * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
    * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
    * Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
    * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
    * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
    * Microsoft Windows 95
    * Windows Vista Business
    * Windows Vista Enterprise
    * Windows Vista Home Basic
    * Windows Vista Home Premium
    * Windows Vista Starter
    * Windows Vista Ultimate
    * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    * Microsoft Windows XP Starter Edition
    * Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition


Just to be complete. Of course you can always assign your own shortcuts...

[TerranRich]

Win and +/- does nothing in Vista. I can vouch for that. the Win +/- thing is new to Windows 7. More information here: http://lifehacker.com/5132073/the-best-new-windows-7-keyboard-shortcuts