I worked with a partner towards a Microsoft challenge of what Continuum is like, so we chose a phone interface that acts as shortcuts that the user can interact with while connected to a larger monitor. It is a similar idea to what the Google Chromecast App was.
Experimented with Bottom-tabs + Hamburger Menu
Bottom-tabbed with no Hamburger Menu
Top Tabs with Menu
Top Tab without Menu
Early iteration with recently opened documents or spreadsheets listed under the commonly used apps.
