shift click

The shift click technique is a useful shortcut in Windows for opening a new instance of a program from the taskbar. When an application is already running and pinned to the taskbar, a normal click switches to the existing window. However, holding the Shift key while clicking the taskbar icon forces a new instance to launch, allowing you to work with multiple separate windows of the same program. This tip is especially helpful for users who frequently remote into multiple servers or need to run several instances of an application simultaneously. The tag covers this specific Windows taskbar behavior, which can improve multitasking efficiency.