Using Windows 8 probably means living in a touch-centric world--the traditional Windows desktop is no longer the primary interface. Here's a guide.



From PCWorld:

Microsoft's Windows 8 Consumer Preview should put to rest any doubts that the company wasn't serious about creating a touch-first operating system. So mice and keyboard PC users looking to upgrade to Windows 8 later in 2012, are going to have to get used to living in a touch-centric world. Unless Microsoft makes a major reversal in the coming months, that is.

Not only do you have to deal with the new touch-friendly Metro interface borrowed from Windows Phone 7, but you're going to have to throw out your old way of navigating with a mouse and get used to the idea of hot corners.

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