Technical information

Chapter 1
The New Start Screen
In This Chapter
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Finding out what’s new in Windows 8
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Signing in to Windows 8
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Understanding the Start screen
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Getting used to the Charms bar
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Checking out the free apps
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Getting out of Windows 8
W
indows 8 definitely changes up your Windows
experience. It still comes with the traditional
Windows desktop, but the new Start screen is creat-
ing all the excitement. The Start screen’s large, color-
ful tiles offer quick stepping stones for checking
e-mail, watching videos, and sampling Internet fare.
What’s New in Windows 8?
If you’ve worked with earlier versions of Microsoft
Windows, get ready to toss away much of that hard-
earned knowledge. Windows 8 essentially starts from
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