I have a feeling that the Charms can be in the System Tray.

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On a desktop, the Charms UI is somewhat awkward to use. I have the navigation down and all, but it seems odd. Also, the app switcher doesn't work on the Desktop view, I've accidentally switched to an app when I'm in Outlook. Since a majority of the Settings sidebar are already in the lower right hand side of the Task Bar, the search Charm might not be really used in the Desktop nor Devices so much, it would better sense to place them in the Task Bar on systems without touch screens. Then, replace the static Start button in the lower left hand side with the new Start window logo, it would be better for mouse navigation. It just doesn't feel right in the Desktop View with the touch version of pulling up the Charms bar. The Developer Preview did it better.

I'm not sure how to switch between apps though...

Another thing, the sidebars NEED to be smaller on desktop systems, it's odd with it being so large.
 

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Once I found win+c (entirely by accident) I actually grew to like charms. I want to see them become something more though.
 

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Once I found win+c (entirely by accident) I actually grew to like charms. I want to see them become something more though.

Maybe. What would you suggest?
 

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I'm not sure, to be honest. I've just been using them as a control panel, pc settings and shut down shortcut, albeit often. I'd like to find myself needing them for more, to help justify their prominent placement. I really do like their seamless Metro action at any rate.
 

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Nice, thanks for that.
 

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Moving it to where they did avoided any confusion with the deprecated start menu. It serves a different function so was the right decision. I guess we may see further development of it before final release if something can added which is in keeping with the overall ergonomics.
 

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I would probably like a charms bar if I was an eight year old girl.

Good name for a new candy bar aimed at small kids.
 

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