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Meet the new Windows.
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Meet the new Windows. Windows has been reimagined to be all about you. Put what matters most right on your Start screen, and get instant access to your people, apps, sites, and more, so you can spend less time searching and more time doing. Browse the Windows Store and download apps that help you work more efficiently. Apps work together so you can share photos, maps, contacts, links, and more. No matter what you want to do, you can get it done quickly in Windows 8. Whether you’re completi
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Go back to the Start. In Windows 8, you can return to the Start screen no matter where you are. Just swipe from the right edge to reveal the charms, and then tap the Start charm. Navigate
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Know your corners. Use the corners on the Start screen to navigate Windows 8 with your mouse. Place the mouse pointer in the upper or lower right corner of the screen to reveal the charms. Place the mouse pointer in the upper left corner of the screen to see open apps and switch between them. Navigate
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Discover the edges. Use the edges on the Start screen to navigate Windows 8 with touch. Swipe from the right edge to reveal the charms and return to the Start screen. Swipe from the left edge to switch between open apps. Swipe from the bottom or top edge to reveal app commands. Swipe down from the top edge to the bottom edge to close apps. Navigate
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Swipe down to select. Swipe down or right-click on a live tile, photo, or folder to select it and reveal app commands. Navigate
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With Snap, do two things at once. Swipe from the left edge and hold to Snap an app in place. Switch to other apps by swiping in from the left. Drag the line to adjust the size of the snapped apps.* *Monitor must support a resolution of at least 1366 x 768. Navigate
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Zoom out. Zoom out by pinching two fingers or by holding down the control key while using the mouse wheel to expand your view. Navigate
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Discover the Start screen. Your Start screen has all of the information that matters most. Your favorite people, apps, sites, and more are front and center. Live tiles update right before your eyes. The live tiles on your Start screen are brimming with information; they change and update in real time so you can see what’s going on and stay connected. Windows 8
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Rearrange apps. Create groups. Make Windows 8 uniquely yours by personalizing the Start screen to match your life. To move a tile, pull it down and drag it to another location. To create a new group, pull down and drag tiles, one by one, to a break in between groups. To name a group, pinch two fingers together to zoom out, swipe down to select the group, and tap Name group. To move entire groups, pinch two fingers together to zoom out, pull a group down and drag it to where you want
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Search across your PC. Find what you need fast with the Search charm. It locates information on your PC, on the Internet, or within an app. On the Start screen, swipe from the right edge and tap Search. Search within apps, files, settings or Internet Explorer 10. Windows 8
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Share the good stuff with your friends. Share something interesting—like a photo—with your friends using the Share charm. In the Photos app, in Pictures library, swipe down on a photo to select it. Swipe from the right edge and tap Share. Tap Mail, type an email address and tap the Send icon. Windows 8
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Passwords have never looked this beautiful. Combine a picture and a unique set of taps, lines, and circles for a password that’s all yours. It’s a fun, personal, and secure sign-in experience in Windows 8. On the Start screen, swipe from the right edge and tap Settings. Tap Change PC Settings > Users > Create a picture password. Type your current user password and tap Choose picture. Choose a picture and then tap Open. Position the picture and tap Use this picture. Draw three gestures
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Make your screens all about you. Personalize your Lock screen, Start screen, and Account picture. On the Start screen, swipe from the right edge, tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Choose a pre-loaded image to set as your Lock Screen, or browse and choose one of your own pictures. Then tap Start screen and choose a background design and color scheme. Finally, tap Account picture and browse to select a photo or tap Camera to take a photo. Windows 8
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Make connections. Make a statement. The People app makes keeping in touch with friends and family easier than ever before; it’s your address book in the cloud. Stay connected with people and view their updates—all in one place. The Messaging app connects the messaging services from your favorite social media applications—Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft Messenger—in one place. Chat with friends and family, on different networks, without switch- ing between services. Windows 8
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Put your favorite people on the Start screen. Pin your family and friends to the Start screen—you’ll have quick access to their posts without opening the People app. In the People app, tap the friend you want to pin. Swipe from the bottom edge, and then tap Pin to Start. Apps from Windows Store; vary by market. Windows 8
