The Start Button in Windows 8.1

The Windows Desktop In Windows 8.1, the Desktop is simply another app that you can access from the Start screen. You can open the Desktop in Windows 8.1 from the Start screen by clicking the “Desktop” app tile within the Start screen. Some other apps will also be opened within the Desktop app in Windows
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Touch Gestures in Windows 8.1

Touch Gestures in Windows 8.1 In Windows 8.1, many of the actions for which you previously would use a mouse can now be performed by using gestures on a touch screen for computing devices that support this behavior. In this post, we will examine the various gestures that are available in Windows 8.1 for touch
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Using the Start Screen in Windows 8.1

The Start Screen in Windows 8.1 The Start screen was a new addition to the operating system first introduced in Windows 8. The Start screen is available on desktops, laptops, and tablets that run Windows 8 or later. You can scroll across the tiles shown within the Start screen to view many of the programs
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Accessing Settings in Windows 8.1

 Accessing Settings in Windows 8.1 You can access the settings in Windows 8.1 by clicking the “Settings” button within the Charm Bar. To show the settings for the currently displayed app on your computer, roll your pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corners of the Windows 8.1 screen until the Charm Bar appears. Then roll
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Using Apps in Windows 8.1

Downloading Apps from the Windows Store With Windows 8.1, you can download apps for your computing devices from the Windows Store. Note that you must be signed into your computer using a Microsoft Account to download apps from the Windows Store. To download an app once you have signed in using a Microsoft Account, click
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How to Access Settings in Windows 8.1

Accessing Settings in Windows 8.1 You can access the settings in Windows 8.1 by clicking the “Settings” button within the Charm Bar. To show the settings for the currently displayed app on your computer, roll your pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corners of the Windows 8.1 screen until the Charm Bar appears. Then roll
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Has Microsoft Forgotten about the Desktop PC?

The Windows 8.1 preview has been out for over a week now. One of the bigger changes in this version is the return of the Start button. However, most of the exciting newer features in this version are meant for touchscreen devices. As Microsoft moves forward, it seems as though the traditional Desktop PC is
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Microsoft Officially Launches Windows 8.1

This week, Microsoft officially launched a preview of Windows 8.1 to the public during its annual developer’s conference. While Microsoft showed some of the changes at Computex last month, this is the first official launch of the update. The free test version is available for download, with the full version to be released later in
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