How to Create an App Shortcut on Windows?

Want to create shortcuts for your favourite Windows Apps?

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Right Click on the icon of that Application.

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Click on Properties.

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Navigate to Shortcut Tab > Shortcut Keys.

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Press CTRL and ALT key on your keyboard and then choose your shortcut key. (For example we are using "C".)

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Done! Now you can open Google Chrome by pressing CTRL + ALT + C.

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Use the same process for all your favourite Apps!

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