What’s the keyboard shortcut to directly open the Windows Task Manager?

Ctrl + Shift + Escape is the Windows shortcut that directly opens the Task Manager with no additional input, although the more commonly recognized shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Delete also provides access to the Task Manager by presenting it on a menu alongside other options such as the ability to log off or shut down.

Other old but great Windows shortcuts:

• Lock your PC: Windows key + L
• Minimize all windows: Windows key + M
• Minimize active window: Windows key + Down arrow
• Close the active window, or exit the active app: Alt + F4
• Display properties for the selected item: Alt + Enter
• Switch to recent window: Alt + Tab
• Rename the selected item: F2

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