For users, the biggest change in Win8 is the cancellation of the Start menu, which makes many users feel uncomfortable. In fact, Microsoft has not done so absolutely, the WIN8 development team in the original location to the user left a mini version of the "Start Menu", let's look at the following.
WIN8 Mini version Start menu
Move the mouse to the lower left corner of the desktop, right-click, and a "mini Start Menu" containing system elements such as Control Panel, process management, program list, resource Manager, search, run, and so on will appear on the screen. It basically contains the standing options from the previous Start menu, which allows users to implement most of the functions of the Start menu.
Win8 "Mini Start Menu"
It is worth mentioning that this feature can be used not only in Windows mode, but also in Metro interface. Users can use the "win+x" shortcut keys to pull out this feature.
The WIN8 system replaces the previous Start menu with the Metro version of the start interface, and many users are not comfortable with the change. In fact, the details of the WIN8 still have some reservations, and no breath completely overturned the original design. Those who are not accustomed to having no start menu may wish to try the above approach.
18 most commonly used Win8 shortcut keys
Below, the author will introduce to you 18 most commonly used Win8 shortcut keys, have the need of netizens please save in time.
1, Win+c: Pull up the application Charm menu
2, Win+d: All Programs minimized, again press the restore
3, Win+e: Open My Computer
4, Win+f: Pull up the lookup panel
5, Win+i: Pull up the Setup Panel
6, Win+l: A key to lock the computer
7, Win+m: All Programs to minimize
8, win+p: Switch external monitor/TV
9, Win+r: Bring Up the "Run" dialog box
10, Win+t: Positioning the cursor on the traditional taskbar icon
11, Win+u: Pull out "easy access Center"
12, Win+x: Pull up Windows Mobile Center
13, win+ space: Switch input language and layout
14, Win key: Can be in the Metro main Menu and the last application cycle switch between
15. ALT + TAB: Toggle between all open programs by selecting a bar
16, Pageup/down: Mobile positioning between different sections of the Metro (Metro interface)
17, Direct input: Metro interface can directly search keywords (Metro interface)
18, Ctrl+shift+esc: Pull up Task Manager