One visual panel
Group your daily access in a readable interface without multiplying desktop icons.
Ctrl Deck V1.6 — Windows 10 / 11 shortcuts
Windows shortcuts: centralize apps, files, folders and URLs
On Windows, shortcuts pile up everywhere: desktop icons, scattered folders, browser bookmarks, recent files and apps launched from Start, the taskbar or search. These context switches cost time every day.
Ctrl Deck offers one visual panel to group your Windows access: apps, files, folders, web links and .lnk shortcuts — opened instantly with a keyboard shortcut.
The everyday problem
Why Windows shortcuts quickly become messy
Windows offers many ways to open a tool, but no single view to find everything fast.
- Desktop icons accumulate and clutter the wallpaper.
- Work folders and files are scattered across File Explorer.
- Browser bookmarks stay separate from local applications.
- Apps are launched from Start, the taskbar, the desktop or search.
- Every context switch — Alt+Tab, search, clicking — interrupts your workflow.
The Ctrl Deck answer
What Ctrl Deck changes for your Windows shortcuts
Ctrl Deck is a visual shortcut manager: a clear panel you open when needed, then close to return to your desktop.
Keyboard shortcut to open the panel
Ctrl + Alt + A by default — customizable in the app settings.
Apps, folders, files, URLs
Open Windows apps, local paths, documents and web links from the same place.
Windows .lnk shortcuts
Reuse existing shortcuts when you need a specific launch behavior.
Customizable keys
Assign each item to a key or combination for faster access, or open it with a double-click on the shortcut icon you created in the panel.
Smoother daily access
Less navigation, less searching, more focus on the task at hand.
Real examples
Who benefits from a Windows shortcut panel?
Office worker
Opens the same Excel files, PDFs and project folders every morning without browsing File Explorer.
Freelancer
Centralizes client folders, tracking links and web tools in one panel per assignment.
Developer
Groups editors, technical folders, local scripts and documentation resources.
Support technician
Quickly reaches diagnostic tools, log folders and reference pages.
Student or creator
Organizes course documents, web resources and creative apps in one place.
Keyboard and mouse
Keyboard shortcuts and mouse button
Ctrl Deck opens with a keyboard shortcut. You can also assign a mouse button if you want — but it is optional.
- Default shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + A (customizable in settings).
- Middle click or a side button can be assigned.
- The mouse button stays optional: the keyboard shortcut is enough.
- The panel opens on demand and leaves your desktop clear when closed.
Simple first
Simple for everyone, advanced when needed
Most users only need standard shortcuts: apps, files, folders and web links. That is the core of Ctrl Deck.
Optional Developer actions let advanced users centralize local scripts or commands — always visible, always triggered manually. That is not required to organize everyday Windows shortcuts. V1.5 Workspaces help group files, folders and URLs into one working context.
Try Ctrl Deck
Download and try on Windows 10 / 11
Ctrl Deck is available on Microsoft Store and via the COM'BOX direct installer. Enjoy a full 7-day trial — no credit card, no subscription.
- Recommended installation via Microsoft Store (automatic updates).
- COM'BOX direct installer for immediate download.
- Full 7-day trial, then free mode with 2 active shortcuts.
- Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit).
Frequently asked questions
Windows shortcuts and Ctrl Deck
How can I better organize Windows shortcuts?
Group your access in a visual panel instead of multiplying desktop icons. Ctrl Deck centralizes apps, files, folders and web links — each item opens with a double-click on its icon in the panel, with optional customizable keys.
What does Ctrl Deck add to Windows shortcuts?
Ctrl Deck gives you a visual panel for your frequent apps, files, folders, links, Shortcuts and Workspaces, so you can open what you need faster without changing how Windows works.
Can I open files, folders and web links?
Yes. Ctrl Deck opens Windows apps, local file and folder paths, documents (PDF, Office, images) and web or email links via the default app or browser.
Do I need a mouse button to use Ctrl Deck?
No. The keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + Alt + A by default) is enough to open the panel. A mouse button can be assigned optionally.
Centralize your Windows shortcuts with Ctrl Deck
A visual panel for your apps, files, folders and web links — 7-day trial on Windows 10/11.