23 new keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8

 If the Windows 8 Consumer Preview is the first time you've had a chance to use Windows 8, you might feel a little lost at first. The best way to learn how to get around the new Metro design and settings, may be to use the new keyboard shortcuts.

Search:

Win+Q: Search apps
(tip: an even easier way to search apps is to just begin typing from the Start screen)
Win+W : Search settings
Win+F : Search files

Charms:

Win+C: All charms
Win+Q : Search charm
Win+H : Share charm
Win: Start charm
Win+K : Devices charm
Win+ I: Settings charm

Desktop:

Win+D: Open Desktop
Win+ ,: Peek at desktop
Win+B: Back to desktop

Apps (Metro):

Win+Z: Get to app options
Win+.: Snap app to the left
Win+Shift+ .: Snap app to the right
Alt+F4: Close an app

Other:

Win+X:  Open system utility settings menu
Win+PrntScrn :  Take screenshot and save to Pictures
Win+Tab:  Open switch list
Win+T :  Preview open windows in taskbar
Win+U:  Open Ease of Access Center
Win+Spacebar:  Switch language and keyboard
Win+Ente r:  Open Windows Narrator