Keyboard Shortcut
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Details
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Windows Key + X
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This combination will show the textual menu which allows the user to navigate to the Task Manager, Windows Explorer, Control Panel, Run and other similar system utilities.
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Windows key + E
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This shortcut opens Windows Explorer on desktop. Most users will start here to browse through drives, folders, and files.
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Windows key + F
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If you wish to search only for files on your machine, this shortcut will filter your search only for files only.
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Windows key + Q
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Likewise, this shortcut is a search filter only for Applications.
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Windows key + W
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Search filtered for Only Settings.
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Windows key + <
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By holding this keys pair, the user can quickly peep at the desktop.
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Windows key + P
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This combination will be used if you need to connect to external devices like an external monitor or adjust projector settings.
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Windows key + C
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Considering Windows 8 is built around charm use, this will be one of the most popular shortcuts. It will show a notification for current date time, battery life and all of the Windows charms on right-side of the screen. These charms will differ depending on your current task.
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Windows key +
Print Scrn |
This will capture a screenshot of your currently opened screen and it will place the image in your pictures folder. (No more mspaint!)
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Windows key + I
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This shortcut opens up the Settings Panel. From here users can navigate to areas including the Control Panel, Personalization, PC Info, Network Connectivity, and Power Options for Shutdown or Restart.
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These shortcuts were generated on early versions of Windows 8. When Windows 8 is released, additional shortcuts will be added if needed. Additionally, feel free to share your favorite Windows 8 shortcuts in the comments below.
