There are several dozen keybaord shortcuts but I just wanted to share the bare minimum you need to know to be efficient.
- Windows Key - brings up the new Start Menu interface
- Windows Key + C - Brings up the charms bar
- Windows Key + D - Hide or display the desktop
- Windows Key + E - Open "Windows Explorer"
- Windows Key + F - Open the Charms Search for Files tool
- Windows Key + Q - Open the Charms Search for Apps
- Windows Key + R - Open the run dialog box
- Windows Key + TAB - Cycle through the Metro apps.
- ALT + TAB - Cycle through desktop apps
- Windows Key + Print Screen - Capture a screenshot and save it to your Pictures folder
- ALT+F4 - Close current app