What are some quick(er) ways to shut down Windows 8?

For shutting down Windows 8 I have to move them mouse to the right corner -> charms menu -> settings -> power -> shut down.

Is there a faster way?

Keep tapping Alt+F4 (Quit Program).

For more windows shortcuts see: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/126449

The KB doesn't cover Windows 8 (yet), but it's a classic Windows hot-key (since at least Windows 95).

Also see: How to reboot/shutdown Windows 8 without the mouse?

Another possible option: create a batch file or a shortcut that contains shutdown -f -s -t 00 and put it on your desktop.

As Randolf West suggested: The power button on and ACPI enabled PC (generally all modern PCs) works well when configured to shutdown (instead of entering a sleep mode).

Another option: A power bar with a switch shuts off PCs FAST, but it's not a good idea. :)

Ctrl+Alt+Del and then select shutdown. Alt+F4 from desktop does the trick as well. Configuring power button is the best way though.

Here is a way to add a Shutdown button to your start screen. I found this information on this site. I am reposting it here for posterity sake and others who have this question. Note: This method does not Shutdown the computer using the Hybrid Boot Option in Windows 8.

Instructions:

Navigate to the desktop.
Right click on the desktop and select New -> Shortcut. A shortcut menu appears
Enter shutdown /s /t 0 (that’s a zero) in the location box and hit Next.
Enter a name for the shortcut and click Finish. A new shortcut will appear on your desktop.
Right click on the shortcut and select Properties. A dialog box appears.
Click Change Icon under the Shortcut tab then Click Ok in warning box that says shutdown.exe contains no icons.
Select an Icon from the list of available images Click Ok twice (once to close the Change Icon window and once to close Properties window). Your shortcut will now have an icon.
Right click the shortcut and select Pin to Start. The shutdown icon will now appear on your Start screen.
Drag the shutdown icon to a prominent place on your Start screen. We recommend putting it in the first column to the left so you will always see it.
Right click the icon and select Pin to Taskbar if you want the shortcut to live on your desktop’s taskbar as well.
Repeat the previous steps to create a Restart button. Use the command shutdown /r /t 0 in the location field.