Win8 operation tips

1. Metro main screen

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When the user logs in to the Windows 8 system, a new Metro launch screen appears, which is covered with tiled programs. When I saw this interface, I felt a little uncomfortable when I saw this interface. It felt like a mobile phone. I don’t know if this design can be accepted by households who used to use the previous Windows system. I believe that most users will slowly accept and enjoy the fresh experience brought by Metro; in addition, if you do not like an application, you can also right click to remove it, and then rearrange the application according to your preferences. position.

2. simplified Start menu

Simplified Start Menu

When we entered the desktop via Metro, we found that there was no desktop with Win7. Great, but the familiar start button has disappeared, which makes many friends who are new to Win8 unable to start; but it is very easy to call up the start menu, just move the mouse to the upper right corner of the screen, a simplified Start menu with attached, search, share, start, device, settings.

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3. Return to the Metro main screen from the desktop

I already know how to get back to the traditional desktop from the Metro home screen. So, how can I return to the Metro home screen from the desktop?

Metro by the desktop into the main screen

When you enter the desktop and want to open the application on the Metro, just click the Windows button on the keyboard to enter the Metro main screen, or move the mouse to the upper left corner. The task window and the Metro start button that have been opened in Metro. You can do the same thing when you exit the Metro home screen and enter the desktop.

4. View all applications

View all applications

You can enter the Metro main screen, right click in the blank space, all program menus will appear at the bottom of the screen; if you are a touch screen, just You can do the same thing by tapping the top of the screen and then slashing down.

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5. Run any program

In the traditional operating system, the search window can easily help us find the files and programs we want to find, we must not Less tools; it's equally important in Win8.

Win + F to enter the search

Press and hold the Windows key or Win+F to type in the search window. Type the name of the program to open the specified application.

6. Return to Metro main screen in any program

If you enter any application and want to switch to Metro main screen, just click the Windows button, then Pressing once will switch back to the application just now.

7. Metro Internet Explorer

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Click the right mouse button to pop up the tab

Click on the IE Metro pane and a full screen version of the browser will appear. Although it looks broad, some common address bars and toolbars have disappeared. At this point, click the right mouse button and you can open a new browser tab or switch to the old tab. The user of the touch screen can directly click on the top of the screen and then slash down to achieve the same effect. Although the whole picture is simple, it still feels inconvenient in everyday applications.

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8. Windows Shortcuts in Windows 8

Although Windows The Metro user interface is primarily designed for touch screens, but it also supports shortcuts for most older Windows versions. This will allow users to better integrate into Win8 operations.

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Win + C : Display Charms, such as settings, devices, sharing, and search options;

Win + D: Start the desktop;

Win + E: Start Resource Manager;

Win + F: Open Search;

Win + I: Open Settings;

Win + L: Lock Your Computer;

Win + P: Switch your display to the second display or projector;

Win + R: Open the run box;

Win + U: Open the Easy Access Center;

Win + W: Search for your system settings;

Win + Z: When opening a full-screen Metro app, right-click on the context menu;

Win + : Zoom in;

Win —:Zoom out;

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9. Close the application

Metro's app doesn't include the "Close" button, which is actually Microsoft's deliberate design when running another app. At the time, the current application will be suspended, and when the resources are insufficient, the system will automatically close the application.

Of course, you can also close the application manually, hold down Ctrl+shift+Esc to open the task manager, right-click on the extra application and choose to terminate the task.