1. Start menu
Microsoft with a dynamic tiled app page instead of the bottom left corner of the original Windows7 start small ball, but in fact a positive start menu Secretly hiding in a corner - right click on the corner below the left hand side of the screen, the control panel, process management, program list and other quick links menus of important parts of the system. From here you can search for files, open the run box, open the file manager and more. New features
2. Automatic Backup
Windows8 is FileHistory (file history), which is similar with Apple TimeMachine system works, you can automatically record your old version of the file, so you can Restore the system when needed. But this feature is not enabled by default, so you need to open the system and security screens in the Control Panel, then open and run it. Of course, you also need to have another hard drive at hand, which can be built-in, external or network, and you can choose to save your file version history. Once everything is ready, it will run automatically. If you accidentally lost your holiday photos or the hard work of the week, it is definitely your savior.
3. mixed Metro and desktop
Windows7 allows you to crawl in the window can be at the edge of the screen, but some Windows8 more progressive, it has a Metro style start page, the page App (such as contacts and weather, etc.) can be placed on the left or right edge of the screen, and they can also be switched to a special mini mode. With this feature, you can view the weather forecast while working with Photoshop, or follow your Tweeter message when organizing an Excel spreadsheet. Click and drag any of the top of Windows8app to the edge of the screen to pin it to the Metro page, then pull it out of the black edge band to restore full-screen view, and also let both MetroWindows8apps show up at the same time.
4. anytime, anywhere synchronization
if you just upgrade to Win8 system, then you must still use the old user account. Maybe you are not aware of the new WindowsID feature, log in to this ID (it's the same as the Microsoft service ID you use, such as SkyDrive and Hotmail/Outlook.com), you can easily back up your mail and photos, and the entire Windows 8 settings And the preferences follow the ID, no matter when and where the ID is logged in, the system in front of you will quickly convert to your exclusive. Machine
such as your home and office has Windows8 system, among these machines are set to keep your preferences, desktop wallpaper, Internet bookmarks and other data consistency becomes a breeze. Of course, if you want to keep your personalization without synchronizing your passwords, you can also specifically define which of the Windows 8 settings need to be synchronized or which do not need to be synchronized.
5. Use the shortcut keys
Windows7 screenshot function introduced Win8 still exist in the system, but to get a screenshot of the method is more simple - just hold down the Windows key and can PrtScm Store the captured PNG image into the screenshot folder in the gallery. In addition, press Win+C to bring up Windows8Charms, press Win+X to display the hidden start menu mentioned before, press Win+D to switch from any other location in Win8 to desktop app. .
If you are using a full-screen Win8app, right-click the mouse to elicit app menu, or if you are at the beginning of the page, right-click the link can lead to all software systems. Left click on the lower right hand side of the start page to arrange your small tiles and app to column format. These are the shortcuts I like and use very often.
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simply reinstall Windows to reinstall the past often accompanied by a variety of products need key, DVD backup problems as well, which can take you for a long time. But now it's different, Win8 simplifies the whole process, and reloading can be done with just a few clicks of the mouse.
direct access from the Settings Charm in changing PC settings link under the General tab, you can find that you can "refresh your computer" or "remove all." Use the first option to restore Windows to factory settings, but keep your personal documents, folders, and personalization intact. If Windows is slow, or there is a problem with the operating system settings, or if your hardware/software settings have failed, you can choose this option. The second option completes a complete reload, which erases all your files and hard drives, so make sure you've backed up everything before. When your Windows does have a very serious problem, such as a virus or a lot of spy malware, or when you want to put your computer on eBay, you need to use this method to restore the computer to its original state.