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Understanding Windows 8


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Windows 8 made its breakthrough debut in 2012, bringing about in the wake, mixed reactions due to its uniqueness and completely different style.


If you are used to the last versions of Windows, it could take some getting used to, but as with any new interface, it takes only a few minutes to get your bearings and figure out where situations are and how to accomplish tasks. You will get Windows 8 Support from Microsoft in their Help and Support website.


One of the most noticeable difference could be in the beginning menu. The screen results in the brand new touch-oriented Start screen, latest apps, new interface conventions, leaving some of the more skillful PC users a little confused.

Although a little overwhelming, cheat sheets have already made their review of equip you and help you get the most from Microsoft's latest release.


The beginning Screen


The commencement screen apps are displayed in the fairly random order, however, if you'd prefer these phones be a little more organized, you need to sort them into custom groups.


You can drag People, Mail, Messaging and Calendar to the left-hand side, for example, to form a separate 'People' group. Click the 'minimize' icon at the base right corner with the screen to zoom out and you'll now find you can drag and drop the brand new group (or the others) around as a block. Right-click inside the block (while still zoomed out) and you will probably also be able to own group a name, which - in the event you go on to add another 20 or 30 apps to your Start screen - is likely to make it much easier to find the tools you need.


Over a regular desktop, though, you could alternatively spin the mouse wheel to scroll forwards and backwards. You may also use the keyboard. Press the house or End secrets of jump in one end of one's Start screen to the other, then use the cursor secrets of pick a particular tile, tapping Enter to select it. Press the Windows step to come back to the commencement screen; right-click (or swipe recorded on) apps you do not need and judge Unpin to eliminate them; and drag and drop the other tiles around to arrange them as you desire.


Align your settings


Windows 8 also links your Windows ID, and pulls in information from SkyDrive, Xbox, Hotmail/Outlook and all sorts of other cloud services the company is pushing.


Built-in Apps


A fairly unique creation would be the touchscreen interface. Some question how that would be possible on the desktop or perhaps a laptop. The answer is always to utilize the keyboard instead.


Knowing the keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8 is likely to make it simpler for you to navigate the device. Win+C introduces the Charms bar, for instance, while pressing the Windows key by itself switches between the desktop and also the Start page. Another useful tip: hit Ctrl+Tab around the Start page to switch for the 'All apps' view.

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File History


A real savior on backup. Now, you don't have to worry about losing your important documents and files because Windows 8 has a track of previous versions of one's important files, which is often a lifesaver if you accidentally delete or lose a

document.


You would have to however, manually activate the File Saver in the System and Security section of Cp. You'll also require a second hard drive -external, internal or networked.


Simpler shutdown


Closing laptop is equivalent to in previous Windows versions, however with Windows 8, instead of opening the Charms bar, all night through the regular process of choosing the Power button and then selecting Turn off, now you can simply press Alt+F4 while viewing the desktop. Then press Enter to shut along the PC or choose an alternative solution option from the drop-down menu.