Windows 8 tips: master the interface

1. Use the app bar Windows 8 apps aim to be simpler than old-style Windows applets, which means it's goodbye to menus, complex toolbars and many interface standards. There will usually be a few options available on the App bar, though, so if you're unsure what to do then either right-click an empty part of the screen, press Windows+Z or flick your finger up from the bottom of the screen to take a closer look 2. Launch apps from the...

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Windows 8 tips, tricks and secrets

1.Set Start screen background If you'd like to change your lock, user tile or start screen images then go to the Start screen press Win + I, click 'Change PC settings' and choose the Personalize option. Browse the various tabs and you'll be able to choose alternative images or backgrounds in a click or two. In theory you'll also be able to define apps that will display their status on the lock screen, although the app must specifically...

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