Hot Keys, Keyboard Shortcuts & Windows 8 tricks

Microsoft Windows 8 is not easy to use for newbies as its so different from its previous generations. The Windows is pretty elegant and doesn't have desktop as its primary screen which is making some minds think that its not meant for standard desktop users. Obviously, users never accept that amount of change at the first glance. Anyway, if you're new to Windows 8/facing problems switching screens or you probably don't understand where to find things, then the following hotkeys - keyboard shortcuts will for sure help you.

Start+Q Search application
Start+W Search settings
Start+F Search File
Start+E  My Computer
Start+R Run
Start+T Tab between applications
Start+U Ease of access center
Start+I Windows8 settings menu
Start+P Connect to a projector or secondary screen
Start+D Switch to desktop
Start+B  Switch to desktop
Start+H Share
Start+K Send
Start+L Lock device
Start+X  Power/Management menu
Start+C Windows 8 charms bar
Start+M Minimize application
Start+1, 2, 3, .. , 9 Switch to 1st, 2nd, 3rd... application as they appear on taskbar
Start+Enter Voice navigation
PageUp Move tiles to left
PageDown Move tiles to right

To turn on hibernate option, go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power Options\System Settings. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable and check Hibernate at the bottom.

 

Pointing the cursor at extreme top-left will display a tile with access to the last app.
Pointing the cursor at extreme bottom-left will display a tile with Windows8 start or desktop. However, moving the cursor slightly to the top, from there, would display a side bar with tiles of apps that are already launched.
Pointing the cursor at extreme bottom-right will display Windows 8 charms bar.

For now, there's no third part antivirus program available for Windows 8 and you don't even need one as its Windows Defender is already equipped with that. Its as good as Microsoft Security Essentials.

If your version of Windows 8 doesn't have any Start menu and you wish to add one, then install ViStart

Apple looks to poach former Google Maps staff for iOS

After trouble with Maps, Apple is looking to bolster its staff and start improving the mapping application built into iOS 6.
(Credit: Apple)

After coming under fire for its Maps application, Apple has decided to look for some help from former Google workers.
Apple is currently trying to woo folks who worked on Google Maps, citing a source. That source claims that many of those who were contracted to help Google with its Maps application are seriously considering joining Apple, since the company offers an opportunity to create something new, rather than deliver "tedious updates" to an already established product.
Apple launched its Maps application for iOS last week with the operating system's launch. Soon after, users started complaining that the platform couldn't quite keep up with Google Maps. The application lacks key details on prominent cities, and in one instance, an entire town was in the wrong location. Users also found duplicate islands and other odd quirks.
Due to those troubles, Apple has been forced to come out and say things will get better in Maps. However, the company hasn't said when it'll deliver updates.
It's not clear if former Google workers will want to join Apple to fix up its Maps. However, TechCrunch's source claims that many of the folks who used to work on Google Maps seem willing to join Apple, and one person who did is "now paid handsomely" by the iPhone maker. Another person was recently contacted by an Apple recruiter who offered an $85,000 salary plus moving expenses to get working on the project.
Apple has not confirmed that it's actually looking to hire Google Maps workers.