A lot of hype has been created around the latest operating
system – the Windows 8 by Microsoft. Many people are terming this as an
experience they have hardly had in the field of computers. However, as this OS
still in its infancy, there are many things that need to be told from the
scratch.
But before beginning, do you know that there are a couple of
versions to Windows 8. It is designed exclusively for the touch screen use. This
will make the laptops and even computers function exactly like a tab does. There
is no doubt that Microsoft has indeed brought out something new. But don’t
forget that there is still the option of using the good old mouse and the keyboard
as well.
Here is a users’ guide to Windows 8.
You should be aware of the fact that Windows 8 has two versions
– the Windows 8 and the Windows RT. Their visual appearance might not be too distinct
from each other. However, both of them work on diverse processing chips. When on
one hand Windows 8 runs on chips from Intel and AMD, the Windows RT can work on
smaller tabs and on hybrids of laptop and tab.
Navigation for the new Windows 8
After you start, a picture greets you upfront. Swipe from
bottom to top to go to the next screen. If you are using a keyboard or a mouse,
just hit a key and you are done. The next screen shows the Mosaic of Live
Tiles. They indicate an app. Windows 8 programs will run her comfortably. If you
wish to open apps that are for the old Windows version, it will shop up like
your old desktop computer. Switching between Metro – the unofficial name of the
new environment, and the new desktop is easy.
There is no ‘Start’ button for Windows 8. However, programs
can be started with the help of the Metro tiles. To get back to the original screen,
you can do so with a mouse or with a touch screen as well. If you are using a
mouse, get your mouse cursor towards the top hand right corner of your screen
and then do swipe it downwards towards ‘Start’. With a touch screen, swipe from
the right side of the screen.
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