Top 10 windows 8 tips and tricks Update to windows 8.1
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Top 10 windows 8 tips and tricks
Update to windows 8.1
Microsoft has released windows 8.1 , which is a free upgrade for anyone running windows 8 . this update addresses many of the problems users have had with windows 8 and also adds a start button . visit Microsoft's windows 8.1 page for the upload.
Customize your tiles
make the most of your windows start screen titles by adjusting the sizes,
where they are located , and what is listed.
*move any tile by clicking and ragging the tile . while moving a tile , if you need a larger view of the start screen move the tile towards the top or bottom of the screen to zoom out .
*Use your mouse wheel to scroll left-to -right through your tiles.
*Any desktop Shortcuh OR PROGRAM CAN BE PINNED to the start screen by right-clicking the icon and choosing Pin to START.
*In the bottom right-hand corner of the start screen is a magnifying glass with tiles,click this icon to get a zoomed out view of your start screen in this view , if you right - click on a group of tiles you'll be given the option to name group , which can be useful if you have a group of related tiles (e.g. games ) . in this view , you can also click and drag a group to a organize your tile group
*Create a new speed bump between tile groups by moving a tile to a speed bump.
*Resize any user tile or live tile by right - clicking the tile and choosing resize.
* if there is a tile you want on your Taskbar , right - click the tile and choose Pin to taskber.
*Show admin applications on the start screen by clicking settings in charms , click settings, and change the show administrative tools from No to yes.
*in internet explorer 10 , you can also pin any of your favorite web pages to your start screen.
windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
knowing at least some of the windows 8 keyboard shortcuts helps make your windows 8 experience much more enjoyable. try to memorize these top windows 8 shortcut keys.
*press the windows key to open the start screen or switch to the desktop (if open).
*press the windows key+d opens the windows desktop.
*press the key+.to pin and unpin windows apps on the side of the screen.
*press the windows key + x to open the power user menu , which gives you access to many of the features most power users would want (e.g device manager and command prompt).
*press the windows key + c to open the charms.
*press the windows key + i to open the setting , which is the same settings found in charms.
*press and hold the windows key + tab to show open apps .
*press the windows key + print screen to create a screen shot , which is automatically saved into your my pictures folder.
see our windows shortcuts page for a full listing of all windows Shortcuts.
Know your hot corners
The corners on your screen are hot corners and give you access the different windows features. below, is a brief explanation of these corners.
BOTTOM Left -Hand corner
The bottom left -hand hot corner of the screen allows you to access the start screen. if you're in the start screen and have the desktop open, this corner opens the desktop from the start screen.
TIP: right -clicking in the left hand corner opens the power user menu .
TOP-Left corner of the screen
moving the mouse to the top corner and then down displays all the apps running on the computer. clicking and dragging any of these apps to the left or right - hand side of the screen will snap that app to that side of the screen .
each of these open app icons can also be right - clicked to close or snap.
RIGHT-Hand side of the screen
on the full right-hand side of the screen will be given access to the windows Charms.
Taking advantage of search
the screen in windows 8 has been significantly improved when compared to all previous versions of windows. to search for a file or run a program in windows 8 from the tart screen just start typing what you're trying to find or want to run.
as you begin typing , the results will start appearing on the left-hand side. the search also supports limiting the search to apps such as finance, people , maps, photos, mail, music, videos , weather , and much more . if want you are searching for is not a file or program , click on the app you want
to use as the search . for example , if you were searching for ''new york'' and selected the weather app you would be shown the weather in new YOrk, Ny.
take advantage of the windows store and install one or the thousands of available apps designed for windows 8. the store is found is the start screen , or use search the store app for any apps that you are trying to find.
KNOW the answers to common questions
Windows 8 is the biggest change to Microsoft windows since the introduction of windows 95 , which was released all the way back in 1995. since so many people have grown up with windows, it can be difficult to transition to a new way of doing things . below is a short list of the common questions previous windows user have .
*how can i close an app in windows 8?
*how do i sleep, restart, or shut down windows 8 ?
*how do I get the start button back in windows 8?
KNOW THE JARGON
Knowing all the new jargon introduced with windows 8 help improve your familiarity with windows 8 and make it a more enjoyable experience. below , are just a few links to
the most commonly used windows 8 terms.
Top 10 windows 8 tips and tricks
Update to windows 8.1
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| Top 10 windows 8 tips and tricks Update to windows 8.1 |
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| Top 10 windows 8 tips and tricks Update to windows 8.1 |
Microsoft has released windows 8.1 , which is a free upgrade for anyone running windows 8 . this update addresses many of the problems users have had with windows 8 and also adds a start button . visit Microsoft's windows 8.1 page for the upload.
Customize your tiles
make the most of your windows start screen titles by adjusting the sizes,
where they are located , and what is listed.
*move any tile by clicking and ragging the tile . while moving a tile , if you need a larger view of the start screen move the tile towards the top or bottom of the screen to zoom out .
*Use your mouse wheel to scroll left-to -right through your tiles.
*Any desktop Shortcuh OR PROGRAM CAN BE PINNED to the start screen by right-clicking the icon and choosing Pin to START.
*In the bottom right-hand corner of the start screen is a magnifying glass with tiles,click this icon to get a zoomed out view of your start screen in this view , if you right - click on a group of tiles you'll be given the option to name group , which can be useful if you have a group of related tiles (e.g. games ) . in this view , you can also click and drag a group to a organize your tile group
*Create a new speed bump between tile groups by moving a tile to a speed bump.
*Resize any user tile or live tile by right - clicking the tile and choosing resize.
* if there is a tile you want on your Taskbar , right - click the tile and choose Pin to taskber.
*Show admin applications on the start screen by clicking settings in charms , click settings, and change the show administrative tools from No to yes.
*in internet explorer 10 , you can also pin any of your favorite web pages to your start screen.
windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
knowing at least some of the windows 8 keyboard shortcuts helps make your windows 8 experience much more enjoyable. try to memorize these top windows 8 shortcut keys.
*press the windows key to open the start screen or switch to the desktop (if open).
*press the windows key+d opens the windows desktop.
*press the key+.to pin and unpin windows apps on the side of the screen.
*press the windows key + x to open the power user menu , which gives you access to many of the features most power users would want (e.g device manager and command prompt).
*press the windows key + c to open the charms.
*press the windows key + i to open the setting , which is the same settings found in charms.
*press and hold the windows key + tab to show open apps .
*press the windows key + print screen to create a screen shot , which is automatically saved into your my pictures folder.
see our windows shortcuts page for a full listing of all windows Shortcuts.
Know your hot corners
The corners on your screen are hot corners and give you access the different windows features. below, is a brief explanation of these corners.
BOTTOM Left -Hand corner
The bottom left -hand hot corner of the screen allows you to access the start screen. if you're in the start screen and have the desktop open, this corner opens the desktop from the start screen.
TIP: right -clicking in the left hand corner opens the power user menu .
TOP-Left corner of the screen
moving the mouse to the top corner and then down displays all the apps running on the computer. clicking and dragging any of these apps to the left or right - hand side of the screen will snap that app to that side of the screen .
each of these open app icons can also be right - clicked to close or snap.
RIGHT-Hand side of the screen
on the full right-hand side of the screen will be given access to the windows Charms.
Taking advantage of search
the screen in windows 8 has been significantly improved when compared to all previous versions of windows. to search for a file or run a program in windows 8 from the tart screen just start typing what you're trying to find or want to run.
as you begin typing , the results will start appearing on the left-hand side. the search also supports limiting the search to apps such as finance, people , maps, photos, mail, music, videos , weather , and much more . if want you are searching for is not a file or program , click on the app you want
to use as the search . for example , if you were searching for ''new york'' and selected the weather app you would be shown the weather in new YOrk, Ny.
take advantage of the windows store and install one or the thousands of available apps designed for windows 8. the store is found is the start screen , or use search the store app for any apps that you are trying to find.
KNOW the answers to common questions
Windows 8 is the biggest change to Microsoft windows since the introduction of windows 95 , which was released all the way back in 1995. since so many people have grown up with windows, it can be difficult to transition to a new way of doing things . below is a short list of the common questions previous windows user have .
*how can i close an app in windows 8?
*how do i sleep, restart, or shut down windows 8 ?
*how do I get the start button back in windows 8?
KNOW THE JARGON
Knowing all the new jargon introduced with windows 8 help improve your familiarity with windows 8 and make it a more enjoyable experience. below , are just a few links to
the most commonly used windows 8 terms.
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