KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS REALTED TO WINDOWS:

(Numbers in parenthesis denote the Windows version)

Open File Explorer:

Start + E (7, 8.1, 10)

Open Ease of Access:

Start + U (7, 8.1)

Open hidden icons at bottom right corner:

Start + B (7, 8.1, 10)

Switch among recent (opened) Windows (Switch to next Window):

Start + Tab (7, 8.1, 10)
Note: Start + Shift + Tab switches to previous Window

Open Menu Key (function of right click):

Start + Shift + F10 (8.1, 10)

Open Task Manager:

Ctrl + Shift + Esc (7, 8.1, 10)

Open another Window of currently open Window:

Ctrl + N (7, 8.1, 10)

Open a Window minimised to Taskbar:

Start + 1-9
Note: Suppose in Taskbar, Chrome is at leftmost position (number 1), next to it is
File Explorer (number 2).

When you use Start + 2 (wherever you are: Desktop or another Window) it will
maximise or bring front File Explorer.
Don't use numbers from Number pad, go for those above QWERTY.

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS RELATED TO FILES AND FOLDERS:

Create a new folder:

Ctrl + Shift + N (7, 8.1, 10)

Rename a file or folder:

F2 (7, 8.1, 10)

Permanently delete a file/folder:

Shift + Delete (7, 8.1, 10)

Rotate an image:
Rotate clockwise:
Ctrl + .
OR Ctrl + R

Rotate anti-clockwise:
Ctrl + ,
OR Ctrl + L

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS RELATED TO GOOGLE CHROME

Switch tabs:

 Ctrl + Tab/Shift Tab (7, 8.1, 10)

Ctrl + Page Up/Down (7, 8.1, 10)

Close a particular Tab :

Ctrl + 'F4'