If you have a windows 8 tablet, you can navigate by using swipe gestures instead of hot corners:
Using Keyboard shortcuts to Navigate
Windows 8 has several keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate more easily.
Windows : When you have an (app) open, you can press the Windows key to switch to the Start screen.
This shortcut also lets you switch back to the Start screen when you are in Desktop view.
Windows-D : You can hold down the Windows key and press D to switch to Desktop view.
The Charms Bar
The Charms bar is a toolbar that lets you access the computer's settings, along with other options. You can access the Charms bar by hovering the mouse in the top-right or bottom-right corner. The Charms bar contains several icons, which are called charms and each one contains different options.
Search : The Search charm lets you find (apps), files, or settings on your computer. However, a simpler way to search is to go to the Start Screen and type name of the file or (app) that you're looking for.
Share : The Share charm is basically a copy and paste feature that is designed to be as convenient as possible. It allows you to "copy" information (such as a photo or web address) and "paste" it into another app. For example, if you're viewing a photo in the Photos app, you can share it with the SkyDrive app, which will upload the photo to your SkyDrive. If you're reading an article online, you can share the address with the Email app, which lets you email the article to a friend.
Start : This switches to the Start screen. If you're already on the Start screen, it will open the most recent app.
Devices : This shows any hardware devices that are connected to your computer, such as printers or monitors.
Settings : This lets you access general settings for your computer, as well as settings for the (app)
- Swipe in from left edge lets you switch to a different open application
- Swipe in from right edge opens the Charms bar.
Using Keyboard shortcuts to Navigate
Windows 8 has several keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate more easily.
Alt-Tab:
You can hold down the Alt key ad then press Tab one or more times to
switch between your open (apps). This feature is called Flip and it
works in both Desktop view and the Start screen.
Windows : When you have an (app) open, you can press the Windows key to switch to the Start screen.
Windows-D : You can hold down the Windows key and press D to switch to Desktop view.
The Charms Bar
The Charms bar is a toolbar that lets you access the computer's settings, along with other options. You can access the Charms bar by hovering the mouse in the top-right or bottom-right corner. The Charms bar contains several icons, which are called charms and each one contains different options.
Search : The Search charm lets you find (apps), files, or settings on your computer. However, a simpler way to search is to go to the Start Screen and type name of the file or (app) that you're looking for.
Share : The Share charm is basically a copy and paste feature that is designed to be as convenient as possible. It allows you to "copy" information (such as a photo or web address) and "paste" it into another app. For example, if you're viewing a photo in the Photos app, you can share it with the SkyDrive app, which will upload the photo to your SkyDrive. If you're reading an article online, you can share the address with the Email app, which lets you email the article to a friend.
Start : This switches to the Start screen. If you're already on the Start screen, it will open the most recent app.
Devices : This shows any hardware devices that are connected to your computer, such as printers or monitors.
Settings : This lets you access general settings for your computer, as well as settings for the (app)
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