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Exploring Windows 8.1 by Keith Vincent Exploring Windows 8.1 By Keith Vincent A Short List of Windows 8.1 Benefits - Faster Bootup and Shutdown - Operates faster than Windows 7 - Better battery management - Built-in anti-virus (but security software still needed.) - File copying can be paused - Improved file backup and file history tools - The latest hardware is designed for Windows 8 - Supports USB 3.0 (Windows 7 does not) 1981: Microsoft DOS 1985: Windows 1 1990: Windows 3 1990: Windows 3 1992: Windows 3.1 1996: Windows NT 2000: Windows 2000 Fall 2000: Windows ME Fall 2001: Windows XP 2007 2009: Windows 7 2012: Windows 8 - 2014: Windows 8.1 2015: Windows 9 As with Bridge Mobile Interaction via Touch, Mouse, Keyboard Windows 8.1: “Modern” Interface (a/k/a Win 8, “Metro”) Tiles for Apps. Desktop is an App. Windows 8.1 Desktop without Start Menu Replacement Highly Recommended www.windows81book.com Minimum contribution: $2 Restoring Familiar Elements Windows 8.1 can be set to always open in the Desktop environment instead of the “Start Screen”. At the desktop, right-click on the taskbar, then select “Properties,” then “Navigation”. “Charms” Press Win+C or Swipe in from right to left “Charms” Press Win+C or Swipe in from right to left. Start Menu Replacements Start8 by Stardock $5 per copy Start Menu Replacements Start Menu Reviver Free Anticipates Windows 9 Start Menu Replacements Windows Classic Shell Free Most similar to Windows 7 Classic Shell Exploring the “Start” Screen – User Account Exploring the “Start” Screen – Power Options Exploring the “Start” Screen – Search Shortcut Key: Win+S At the “Start” Screen, just start typing to search for something. Default search: “Everywhere,” including file folders and internet. Here I searched for “Bridge,” so the program is ready to open. Windows found “Bridge” and opened the program on my Desktop. To CUSTOMIZE a Tile, You can drag and drop a tile right-click to reposition it. or press the tile until menu appears. Tiles for Mail, News, etc. can be “Live”. Getting to the Apps List On a touchscreen, swipe up from the bottom. Using a mouse? Point to bottom left of the screen then click on the “Down arrow” icon. Changing the Sorting Searching for a Program (“Open Office”). Pinning to the Start Screen. Moving the Tile from its initial right-edge position Quick Access Menu Win + X or Long Press on “Start” icon at Windows Desktop. To access Settings, press Win + I or open the “Charms” and pick “Settings.” “Charms” Press Win+C or Swipe in from right to left Settings are Context-Sensitive From Desktop: Charms | Settings “Control Panel” Familiar Windows 7 style. Charms | Settings |Change PC settings File Management: OneDrive (formerly “SkyDrive”) for both cloud storage and local files (“This PC”) File Explorer showing OneDrive files and “This PC” files for Keith File History saves multiple versions of important files but requires external media (disk, USB, SD card, etc.) At Windows Desktop, search for File History. Then click on Result. This control panel will appear..
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