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Tips and hints for using Windows 8, Three concepts you might want to keep in mind

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Tips and hints for using Windows 8 F We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get started. Three concepts you might want to keep in mind 1. Start The Start button is no longer available; you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2. Tiles Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the apps. 3. Charms Charms allow you to perform useful functions, such as sharing content, turning off your PC or changing settings. How do I access the charms? Move the cursor to the upper or lower right-hand corner of the screen to access the charms, or press the Windows key + . How do I get to Start? Press the Windows key on the keyboard; press the Windows key + and click Start; or move the cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the screen and click Start. Frequently asked questions - 87

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Frequently asked questions -
87
Tips and hints for using Windows 8
We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used
to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get started.
Three concepts you might want to keep in mind
1. Start
The Start button is no longer available; you can launch apps from the Start
screen.
2. Tiles
Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the apps.
3. Charms
Charms allow you to perform useful functions, such as sharing content,
turning off your PC or changing settings.
How do I access the charms?
Move the cursor to the upper or lower right-hand corner of the screen to
access the charms, or press the
Windows key
+ <
C
>.
How do I get to
Start
?
Press the
Windows key
on the keyboard; press the
Windows key
+ <
C
>
and click
Start
; or move the cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the
screen and click
Start
.
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