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Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 20: Windows 8 in action
To get a better idea of how Windows 8 works, here are some videos showing some of the new functions and features, including the Start screen, Switcher...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 19: System requirements
While it's recommended that you run Windows 8 on modern hardware, the new operating system will run on older computers, as long as they feature the fo...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 18: Do I need a new computer to run Windows 8?
Not unless it is very old. Windows 8 will run just fine on notebooks and desktops that have been purchased over the last couple of years. However, the...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 17: What is Windows RT?
In terms of looks, Windows RT and Windows 8 use the same new-style Start screen. However, Windows RT has been designed specifically to run on ARM-base...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 16: Microsoft Surface
Along with all the traditional PC vendors offering new equipment in time for the launch of Windows 8, what you will also find are Microsoft's own tabl...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 15: What types of new computers run Windows 8?
It's inevitable that with a new operating system there are new computers released to support it. With Windows 8, there are many different types of lap...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 14: How do I get Windows 8?
Almost every new Windows-based computer on the Australian market from late October and onwards will ship with a pre-installed version of Windows 8. Ho...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 13: What are the different versions of Windows 8?
Now that you know about Windows 8's main features and all-new design, you might be wondering what different versions are available to you.
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 12: The Control Panel and other system settings
The Control Panel in Windows 8 looks largely the same as the Control Panel in Windows 7, except for some added sections.
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 11: SkyDrive cloud storage
Microsoft has its own cloud-based storage solution called SkyDrive. It has its own tile on the Windows Start interface and it can be used to share dat...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 10: Backing up and restoring a Windows 8 computer
Backup and Restore, which was a feature in the Windows 7 Control Panel, is no longer available in Windows 8. To back up your files, you can use the ne...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 9: Security and parental features
Windows Defender is built into Windows 8 and it can be used for protection against viruses, spyware and other malicious software. It works in the back...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 8: What are Windows 8 apps and where do I get them?
Much like the app stores for Android- and Apple iOS-based smartphones and tablets, Microsoft has a dedicated store through which you can download and ...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 7: User accounts and account settings
It's important to note that you can log in to Windows 8 either as a local user, or with an online Microsoft account.
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 6: Networking
One of the other main differences between the Windows 8 interface and the Windows 7 interface is in the way the networking interface is laid out.
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 5: Desktop improvements
While the biggest new feature in Windows 8 is the Start screen, some changes have also been implemented on the Desktop. In particular, the menus in Wi...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 4: Learning to touch
You'll get the most out of Windows 8 if you have a computer with a touchscreen, and particularly a tablet or hybrid-style Ultrabook. Using your finger...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 3: Using a touchpad to get the most out of Windows 8
Just as you can use a mouse to navigate around the Windows 8 interface, you can also use your notebook's touchpad to perform click-and-drag operations...
Article | 4/10/2012
Chapter 2: Using the mouse and keyboard to navigate Windows 8
The Windows 8 interface has been designed with touchscreens in mind, but it's also possible to navigate it effectively using a keyboard and a mouse. I...
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