>>> Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts Knowing at least some of the Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts will make your Windows 8 experience much more enjoyable. Try to memorize these top Windows 8 shortcut keys. <<< ==>>Press the Windows keyto open the Start screen or switch to the Desktop(if open). ==>>Press theWindows key+ Dwill open the Windows Desktop. ==>>Press theWindows key+ .to pin and unpin Windows apps on the side of the screen. ==>>Press theWindows key+ Xto open the power user menu, which gives you accessto many of the features most power users would want (e.g. Device Manager and Command Prompt). Press theWindows key+ Cto open the Charms. ==>>Press theWindows key+ Ito open the Settings, whichis the same Settings found in Charms. ==>>Press and hold theWindows key + Tabto show open apps. ==>>Press theWindows key+ Print screento create a screen shot, which is automatically saved into your My Pictures folder.