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Chapter 1: The New Start Screen
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✓ Another new option in Step 3 is Create a
PIN. A PIN is a four-digit code like the ones
punched into Automated Teller Machines
(ATMs). The disadvantage of a PIN? There’s
no password hint to a four-digit password.
Signing up for a Microsoft account
Whether you’re signing in to Windows 8 for the
first time, trying to access some Start screen
apps, or just trying to change a setting, you’ll
eventually see a screen similar to the one in
Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-6: You need a Microsoft account to access many of
the Windows 8 features.
That screen appears because Windows 8 introduces a
new type of user account. You can sign in with either
a Microsoft account or a Local account. Each serves a
different need:
✓ Microsoft account: Consisting of an e-mail
address and a password, this lets you download
apps from the Windows Store and run all the
bundled apps in Windows 8. You can link a
Microsoft account with your social media
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