Handy Hot Keys for summer laptop use

I thought that with the summer being upon us, I should post some handy Windows 8 laptop hot keys to make computing a bit easier on the run.

• To toggle the black screen on your laptop for immediate privacy, here is a built-in function. Just hit the function key & F6. No extra command programming required.
• Display the Charms menu with the Windows key and 'C'
• For the advanced system option menu (including Windows Control Panel, Command Prompt, Task Manager and File Explorer), the Windows key and 'X'.
• To open desktop mode and minimise all windows, the Windows key and 'M'.
• To open File Explorer in the “My Computer” view, showing all drives, the Windows key and 'E'.
• To open the Run menu, to launch programmes by typing in their executable file names, the Windows key and 'R'.
• For presentations, hold down the Windows key and press 'P'. Each time you hit P, you will toggle through four different options (1) Show Desktop only on computer; (2) Duplicate Desktop on Projector; (3) Extend Desktop to Projector; and (4) Show Desktop only on Projector.

Just remember the sunblock!

References:

• Piltch, Avram (29 November 2012). 15 Essential Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts. Retrieved 8 January 2014 from http://blog.laptopmag.com/15-essential-windows-8-keyboard-shortcuts
• TidBiTS (7 March 2013). Using your Windows laptop with a projector – a handy shortcut! . Retrieved 8 January 2014 from http://blogs.unb.ca/tidbits/2013/07/03/using-your-windows-laptop-with-a-projector-a-handy-shortcut/

Sam