Google just gave every Windows 10 and 11 PC a Gemini key — I tried it, and it’s the easiest way to use its AI yet
Google has just released a Windows version of its Gemini app, and it’s by far the easiest and quickest way to get Google’s AI to answer your questions on Windows.Gemini has had a macOS app for a while now, and now it has finally been joined by a dedicated Windows version, complete with its own keyboard shortcut. You can summon it from anywhere, no matter what you’re doing on your PC, by pressing [Alt] + [Space].But here’s the thing: [Alt] + [Space] is already a little crowded on Windows. I’ve been using the new app for a few hours, and the shortcut is a great way to access Gemini almost instantly.
- ▪Google has just released a Windows version of its Gemini app, and it’s by far the easiest and quickest way to get Google’s AI to answer your questions on Windows.Gemini has had a macOS app for a while now, and now it has finally been joined
- ▪You can summon it from anywhere, no matter what you’re doing on your PC, by pressing [Alt] + [Space].But here’s the thing: [Alt] + [Space] is already a little crowded on Windows.
- ▪I’ve been using the new app for a few hours, and the shortcut is a great way to access Gemini almost instantly.
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AI Platforms & Assistants Gemini Google just gave every Windows 10 and 11 PC a Gemini key — I tried it, and it’s the easiest way to use its AI yet News By Graham Barlow Published 11 September 2026 I tried Google’s new Gemini keyboard shortcut, and it changed how I use its AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / sdx15) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google’s new Gemini app brings its AI assistant directly to Windows 10 and 11Pressing [Alt] + [Space] summons Gemini without interrupting your current workflowIt’s remarkably…
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