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It should be known that there are 2 versions of windows 8:
Windows 8 and Windows RT
Here are the main differences:
Windows RT version should only be found on tablet-like devices, similar to the Ipad.
(It should be noted that Windows 8 does not have a start button on either version.)
Still not getting used to not having that trusty old START menu?
Here are some tips to help ease the pain
Windows key: Shows the new Start screen (Metro).
Win + type keyword: Instant application search (same as in Windows 7).
Win + D: Standard Windows desktop. Also minimizes/restores all open windows in desktop mode.
Win + Q: Shows all installed apps.
Win + W: Instant search for settings.
Win + F: Instant search for files.
Win + I: Settings sidebar (control panel, network, volume, brightness, notifications, and more).
Win + P: Shows multi-monitor options, also useful for connecting an external monitor or projector.
Win + X: Power user shortcut menu (Device Manager, Control Panel, Command Prompt, Power Options, etc.).
Win + Z: Shows App Bar in Metro applications.
Win + . (period): Snaps the current Metro app to the right side of the screen. Do it twice and it will snap to the left.
Win + . (period) + Shift: Snaps the current Metro app to the left side of the screen.
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
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