Windows 8 is hotkey-heavy. Here are some of the shortcuts:
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- Windows keyShows the New Start Screen.
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- Win +Type keywordInstant application search (same as in Windows 7 ).
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- Win + dStandard Windows desktop. also minimizes/restores all open windows in desktop mode.
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- Win + qShows all installed apps.
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- Win + WInstant Search for settings.
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- Win + FInstant Search for files.
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- Win + ISettings sidebar (control panel, network, volume, brightness, communications, and more ).
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- Win + PShows multi-monitor options, also useful for connecting an external monitor or projector.
- Win + xPower User shortcut menu (Device Manager, control panel, command prompt, power options, etc .).
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- Win + zShows app bar in Metro applications.
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- Win +. (period)Snaps the current metro app to the right side of the screen. do it twice and it will snap to the left.
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- Win +. (period) + ShiftSnaps the current metro app to the left side of the screen.
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- Win + JSwitches focus between snapped Metro Apps.
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- Win + page up/downMoves full-screen Metro app to secondary monitor.
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- Win + left/right arrowMoves and snaps desktop applications in that direction, or to a different monitor.
- Win + TabSwitches between open applications. Similar to using the left-upper hot corner with a mouse.
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- Win + LLocks windows.
