Windows 8 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system for PCs and tablets. Many users may be confused by this completely re-designed version of windows, but our tutorial will help guide learners through the many changes Microsoft has made. Here we have 5 best tips 2014-2015 for windows 8 users:
Open from the lock
Windows 8 opens on its lock screen, which looks pretty but unfortunately displays no clues about what to do next. It is all very straightforward, though. Just tap the space bar, spin the mouse wheel or swipe upwards on a touch screen to reveal a regular login screen with the user name you created during installation. Enter your password to begin.
Handle basic navigation
Windows 8’s interface is all colourful tiles and touch-friendly apps. Just swipe left or right scroll the screen, tap any tiles of interest. And you can also use the keyboard. Press the Home or End keys to jump from one end of your Start screen to the other, for instance, and then use the cursor keys to select a particular tile, tapping Enter to select it.
The start screen apps are initially presented in a moderately random order, but if you would prefer a more organised life then it’s easy to sort them into custom groups. You might drag people, mail, messaging and calendar over to the left-hand side, for instance, to form a separate ‘people’ group. Click the ‘minus’ icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to zoom out and you will now find you can drag and drop the new group around as a block.
Windows 8 task manager
The windows 8 Task Manager has been significantly improved over previous version of windows. Some of the new changes include showing a total percent usage at the top of your Processes, which makes it easier to determine total memory and CPU usage, improved Performance graphs, a Startup tab to see Startup processes and their impact to system performance, and the App history tab that gives you the total resources n app has used over a period of time. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start exploring the new Task Manager.
Make access easier
If there’s an application you use all the times then you don’t have to access it via the search system. Pin it to start screen and it will be available at a click. Start by typing part of the name of your application. To access Control Panel, for instance, type ‘control’. Right-click the ‘control panel’ tile on the Apps search screen, and click ‘Pin to Start’. If you are using a touchscreen, press and hold the icon, then flick down and select ‘Pin to Start’. Now press the windows key, scroll to the right and you will see the control Panel tile at the end.
Drag and drop to the left somewhere you would like it more easily accessible. Then click the tile to open the desktop and press windows key to return you to the start screen when you are done.
Open from the lock
Windows 8 opens on its lock screen, which looks pretty but unfortunately displays no clues about what to do next. It is all very straightforward, though. Just tap the space bar, spin the mouse wheel or swipe upwards on a touch screen to reveal a regular login screen with the user name you created during installation. Enter your password to begin.
Handle basic navigation
Windows 8’s interface is all colourful tiles and touch-friendly apps. Just swipe left or right scroll the screen, tap any tiles of interest. And you can also use the keyboard. Press the Home or End keys to jump from one end of your Start screen to the other, for instance, and then use the cursor keys to select a particular tile, tapping Enter to select it.
Group Apps
The start screen apps are initially presented in a moderately random order, but if you would prefer a more organised life then it’s easy to sort them into custom groups. You might drag people, mail, messaging and calendar over to the left-hand side, for instance, to form a separate ‘people’ group. Click the ‘minus’ icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to zoom out and you will now find you can drag and drop the new group around as a block.
Windows 8 task manager
The windows 8 Task Manager has been significantly improved over previous version of windows. Some of the new changes include showing a total percent usage at the top of your Processes, which makes it easier to determine total memory and CPU usage, improved Performance graphs, a Startup tab to see Startup processes and their impact to system performance, and the App history tab that gives you the total resources n app has used over a period of time. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start exploring the new Task Manager.
Make access easier
If there’s an application you use all the times then you don’t have to access it via the search system. Pin it to start screen and it will be available at a click. Start by typing part of the name of your application. To access Control Panel, for instance, type ‘control’. Right-click the ‘control panel’ tile on the Apps search screen, and click ‘Pin to Start’. If you are using a touchscreen, press and hold the icon, then flick down and select ‘Pin to Start’. Now press the windows key, scroll to the right and you will see the control Panel tile at the end.
Drag and drop to the left somewhere you would like it more easily accessible. Then click the tile to open the desktop and press windows key to return you to the start screen when you are done.
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