Enhancements to Windows Explorer in Windows 8

Windows Explorer has been available in Windows for many, many years. However, in Windows 8, its appearance and functionality have been enhanced. In this post, we will examine using Windows Explorer in Windows 8.   Windows Explorer is simply a window that allows you to explore the files and folders contained within your computer. It
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Using Apps in Windows 8

Downloading Apps from the Windows Store One of the new features of Windows 8 is the ability to download apps for your computing devices from the Windows Store. Note that you must be signed-in to your computer using a Microsoft Account in order to download apps from the Windows Store. To download an app once
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Using Touch Mode in Microsoft Office 2013

Because of the increased use of tablets, the products within Microsoft Office 2013 have been redesigned with a new mode to allow for easier access to the buttons and other commands within the Ribbon and Quick Access toolbar. This mode is called touch mode. When you enter touch mode within any product interface in the
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How to Use the Charm Bar in Windows 8

You can use the Charm Bar that appears at the right side of the Windows 8 application to search for content, share content within apps, return to the “Start” screen from an app, manage connected devices, and access your device settings. You can access the Charm Bar at the right side of the window by
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