Windows 8

Windows 8 News

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  Windows 8.1: Frequently Asked Questions

All About Windows 8

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  Windows 8.1 Features

  

  • What is Windows 8.1?

  • How is Windows 8 different from earlier versions?

  • How will you use Windows 8?

  • Updating Windows 8 to Windows 8.1

  

  • Exploring Windows 8

    See an overview of Windows 8.

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  Upgrading to Windows 8.1

  

  • Upgrading to Windows 8.1

  • Windows 8.1 requirements

  • Software compatibility

  • Buying Windows 8

Using Windows 8

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  Getting Started with Windows 8

  

  • Getting started with Windows 8

  • Navigating Windows 8

  • The Charms bar

  • Working with Start screen apps

  • Viewing apps side by side

  • Coping without the Start menu

  • Start screen options

  

  • Getting Started with Windows 8

    Learn how to navigate Windows 8 and use the Charms bar.

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  Using OneDrive with Windows 8

  

  • Using OneDrive with Windows 8

  • Installing the OneDrive desktop app

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  Using the Search Feature

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  Personalizing Your Start Screen

  

  • Personalizing your Start screen

  • Customizing your Start screen apps

  • Pinning apps to the Start screen

  • Creating app groups

Working With the Desktop

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  Getting Started with the Desktop

  

  • Getting started with the desktop

  • Working with files

  • Working with Desktop apps

  • Using Desktop effects

  • Taskbar features

  

  • Getting Started with the Desktop

    Learn the basics of using the Desktop in Windows 8.

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  Managing Your Files and Folders

  

  • Managing your files and folders

  • Searching with File Explorer

  • Working with libraries

  

  • Managing Your Libraries

    Learn how to add folders to your libraries and play your media files from the Start screen.

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  Personalizing Your Desktop

  

  • Personalizing your Desktop

  • Font size and text display settings

Windows 8 Apps

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  Using the People App

  

  • Using the People app

  • Adding contacts

  • Viewing and editing contacts

  • Finding contacts

  • Linking contacts

  • Favoriting and pinning contacts

  • Viewing your social feeds

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  Using the Mail App

  

  • Using the Mail app

  • Sending email:

  • Reading and replying to messages

  • Organizing your mail

  • Adding multiple accounts

  • Modifying account settings

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  Internet Explorer

  

  • Using Internet Explorer

  • The address bar

  • Tabs and windows

  • Favorites

  • Privacy and security

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  The Music and Video Apps

  

  • The Music and Video apps

  • Using the Music app

  • Buying music

  • Using the Video app

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  Downloading Apps from the Windows Store

  

  • The Windows Store

  • Installing apps

  • Updating apps

Changing Your Computer's Settings

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  Managing User Accounts and Parental Controls

  

  • Managing user accounts and parental controls

  • Adding users

  • Switching users

  • Managing user accounts

  • Parental controls

  

  • User Accounts and Parental Controls

    Learn how to create user accounts and turn on parental controls.

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  Opening Your Files with Different Apps

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  Security and Maintenance

  

  • Security and maintenance

  • The Action Center

  • Troubleshooting

  • Using System Restore

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