Win
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Switches between old desktop view and new metro view
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Win + B
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Takes you back to the desktop
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Win + C
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Opens the Charms Bar
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Win + D
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Go to Desktop
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Win + E
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Opens Windows Explorer
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Win + Enter
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Opens Windows Narrator
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Win + F
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Searches Files
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Win + H
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Goes to share settings pane
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Win + I
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Opens the Settings menu
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Win + J
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Switches focus between snapped Metro style apps
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Win + K
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Open device settings pane and lists currently connected devices
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Win + L
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Locks the screen
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Win + M
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Minimizes all applications
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Win + P
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Opens second screen and projector settings
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Win + Pause
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Opens System Properties window
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Win + Print Screen
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Takes a screenshot of the current screen and saves as a PNG in PicturesLibrary
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Win + R
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Opens Run window
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Win + T
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Previews Opened Windows in Taskbar
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Win + Tab
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Opens Switch List
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Win + U
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Opens Ease of Access Center
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Win + Q
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Opens Global Search
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Win + W
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Searches System Settings
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Win + X
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Opens System Utility settings in the menu in the bottom-left corner
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Win + Z
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Accesses Options of Metro Apps
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Win + .
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Snaps application to the left side
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Win + ,
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Peeks at the desktop, also known as Aero Peek
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Ctrl + Mouse Scroll
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In the metro view, tiles zoom toggle
In desktop view, changes desktop icon size
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Ctrl + Shift+ N
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Creates a new folder in the currently selected directory
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Win + Page Up/ Page Down
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Switches between the primary and the secondary monitors in dual display mode
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