Windows 8 - Day 1 Keyboard Shortcuts

So I got a new laptop with Windows 8.  So far its been Ok, but I really miss my start button.

To replace the start button I am using the keyboard shortcut key + Q searches applications.

So when I want to run SQL Server, or visual studio this works great.

I also found this other handy list of keyboard shortcuts

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/new-keyboard-shortcuts#1TC=t1