3. Using Windows 8.1—If You’ve Used Windows Before

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In this chapter you find out how to do your current tasks on a new Windows 8.1 computer.

What’s New in Windows 8.1?

Logging in with the New Lock Screen

Launching Apps from the New Start Screen

Accessing the Desktop and Traditional Apps

Exploring Improved System Tools

Configuring Options from the Charms Bar

Relearning Essential Operations

Making Windows 8.1 More Like Windows 7

If you’ve used a computer before, it’s likely that you find Windows 8.1 a tad confusing. That’s natural; the new Windows 8.1 interface (actually introduced in Windows 8) is unlike anything you’ve seen before. ...

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