Windows 8 most useful Keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys

If the Windows 8 Consumer Preview is the first time you've had a chance to use Windows 8, you might feel a little lost at first. The best way to learn how to get around the new Metro design and settings, may be to use the new keyboard shortcuts.
A list of useful shortcuts:
  • Windows Charms:
    • Win+C:  All charms
    • Win+Q:  Search charm
    • Win+H:  Share charm
    • Win:       Start charm/bar
    • Win+K:  Devices charm
    • Win+I:  Settings charm/sidebar
  • Windows Search:
    • Win + type keyword:   Instant application search (same as in Windows 7)
    • Win+Q: Search apps
    • Win+W: Instant Search settings
    • Win+F:  Instant  Search files
  • Application/Metro:
    • Win+Z: Shows App Bar in Metro applications
    • (Win+. ): Snap app to the left 
    • (Win+Shift+. ): Snap app to the right 
    • Alt+F4: Close an app
  • Windows Desktop:
    • Win+D: Open standard Desktop
    • (Win+, ) : Peek at desktop 
    • Win+B: Go Back to desktop
  • Other Shortcut keys:
    • Win+X: Open system utility settings menu (Device Manager, Control Panel, Command Prompt, Power Options, etc.).
    • Win+PrntScrn: Take screenshot and save to Pictures 
    • Win + J Switches focus between snapped Metro apps.
    • Win + Page Up / Down: Moves full-screen Metro app to secondary monitor.
    • Win + Left / Right arrow: Moves and snaps desktop applications in that direction, or to a different monitor.
    • Win + Tab: Switches between open applications. Similar to using the left-upper hot corner with a mouse.
    • Win + L: Locks Windows.
    • Win+T: Preview open windows in taskbar 
    • Win+U: Open Ease of Access Center 
    • Win+Spacebar: Switch windows language and keyboard 
    • Win+Enter: Open Windows Narrator

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