Shake is a feature in Windows 7 and 10 that allows you to quickly minimize all windows except one. By performing a “shake” you can quickly minimize numerous windows at once, as well as bring them all back.

What does Aero Shake feature of Windows 7 enable you to do?

Aero Shake lets you simply drag the title bar of the windows you want to work with quickly left and right — just give it a few quick shakes. Windows 7 will automatically drop all the other windows down to the taskbar, leaving your main window in place. Ready to resume the multitasking?

What is shake to minimize?

Aero Shake/Shake to Minimize

First introduced in Windows 7, Aero Shake is a feature that lets you minimize every other window except the one that is open. … All opened windows and tabs will automatically minimize except the one tab you hold.