Note: Most of the tips in this toolbox are especially useful for multi monitor setups or custom layouts like my own system which includes a small internal 5.5 inch display inside the PC case. These fixes help when the cursor or windows drift onto hidden screens or get stuck off view.

Contents

• SnapCursor: Bring your mouse back to the main screen
• Recover windows stuck off screen
• Useful Windows shortcuts
• More tips coming soon

SnapCursor: Bring your mouse back to the main screen

What this fixes: On multi monitor setups or custom layouts like my own system with a small internal 5.5 inch display, the mouse cursor can drift onto hidden screens or get stuck off view. SnapCursor instantly brings it back to a known position. How to create it yourself:

• Open Notepad or your preferred text editor.
• Copy the source code shown below into a new file.
• Save the file as SnapCursor.cs.
• Open a terminal or PowerShell window.
• Run the following command to compile it: csc SnapCursor.cs
• This will create SnapCursor.exe in the same folder.
• You can place the EXE anywhere you like, such as the desktop or a tools folder.

Source code: 🧩 Download SnapCursor.cs
// SnapCursor — created by Ezai and Copilot
// A tiny tool with a tiny purpose, made with care.
// When the cursor wanders, we bring it home.
// Version 1.0 — February 2026
using System; using System.Runtime.InteropServices;

class SnapCursor
{
[DllImport(“user32.dll”)]
static extern bool SetCursorPos(int X, int Y);
static void Main()
{
SetCursorPos(100, 100);
}
}

Notes: You can edit the X and Y values in the code to choose a different snap position. The EXE is fully portable and does not require installation.

How to assign a hotkey to SnapCursor:

1. Right click the SnapCursor.exe file.
2. Select Create Shortcut.
3. Right click the new shortcut.
4. Choose Properties.
5. Open the Shortcut tab.
6. Click the Shortcut Key field.
7. Press the key combination you want to use.
8. Click OK to save.

You can now press your chosen hotkey any time the cursor disappears onto a hidden screen.

Recover windows stuck off screen

What this fixes: Sometimes an app window opens outside the visible area of your monitors, especially after disconnecting a display, changing resolutions, or using unusual multi monitor layouts. The window is open, but you cannot see it or drag it back. Main method: Force the window onto another monitor

1. Click the app on the taskbar to make sure it is the active window.
2. Press Shift + Windows + Left Arrow or Shift + Windows + Right Arrow.
3. This forces the window to jump to the next monitor in the direction you choose.

Optional fallback: Using the window menu (may not work in all apps)

1. Click the app’s icon on the taskbar to activate it.
2. Press Alt + Space to open the window menu (if the app supports it).
3. Press M to select Move.
4. Try using the arrow keys to bring the window back into view.
5. If nothing moves, use Shift + Windows + Arrow keys instead.

Why this happens: Windows remembers the last position of each app. If that position is on a monitor that no longer exists or is arranged differently, the window can appear “lost” off screen. The shortcuts above force Windows to move it back into view.

Reduce accidental cursor drift

If you use a small secondary display (like my internal 5.5 inch screen), you can reduce the chance of losing your mouse cursor by placing the second display at the bottom right corner of your main monitor in Settings → Display.

This layout works especially well if, like me, you keep your Start menu and desktop icons on the left side of the screen. It means the bottom right becomes the only “entry point” to the second display, making it far less likely that your mouse will slip across by accident.

And even if the cursor does slip across, it’s now a quick fix: use Ctrl + Alt + M (assuming you’ve configured SnapCursor with the same shortcut I use) to snap the cursor straight back to your main display.

Example: positioning the secondary display bottom right to minimise cursor drift.

Useful Windows shortcuts

A small set of shortcuts I use all the time. They’re simple, practical, and make everyday Windows tasks feel smoother.

Window management

• 🖥️ Win + D – Show desktop
• 📁 Win + E – Open File Explorer
• 📋 Win + V – Clipboard history
• 🔒 Win + L – Lock your PC
• 😊 Win + . – Emoji picker
• ✂️ Win + Shift + S – Screenshot tool
• ↔️ Alt + Tab – Switch between apps
• ⚙️ Ctrl + Shift + Esc – Open Task Manager

File and text shortcuts

• 📂 Ctrl + Shift + N – Create a new folder
• 📝 Ctrl + A / C / V / X – Select all / copy / paste / cut
• 🔄 Ctrl + Shift + T – Reopen last closed browser tab
• 🔍 Ctrl + F – Find text

System and workflow

• 🏃 Win + R – Run dialog
• 💻 Win + Pause/Break – System information
• ⚙️ Win + I – Settings
• 🖥️ Win + P – Display mode (extend, duplicate, etc.)
• 📡 Win + K – Connect to wireless displays/devices

SnapCursor

• 🎯 Ctrl + Alt + M – Return mouse cursor to main display (if configured as above)

More tips coming soon

I’ll keep adding small tools and fixes here as I discover them.