Start screen
The Start screen is the launching pad for everything you can do in the
Windows operating system, providing new and easy ways to access
everything from your favorite apps and Web sites to your contacts and
other important information.
From the Start screen, you can just start typing to search for what you
want. From there, you can easily switch between results for apps, files, and
more.
Charms
Use the Windows Charms to start apps, find documents, set up system
components, and perform most other computing tasks.
By pointing the mouse pointer to the upper or lower right corner of your
screen, you will find a list of charms:
Search
,
Share
,
Start
,
Devices
and
Settings
.
Search
This Charm allows you to locate items on your
computer. It can help you find apps, documents,
photos, and your favorite music.
Share
This Charm allows you to share music and
photos with your favorite social Web sites.
Start
This Charm takes you to the Start screen or, if
already on the Start screen, returns you to your
last app.
Devices
This Charm allows you to manage your hardware
devices.
Settings
This Charm allows you to manage your system
settings.
Tiles
Tiles can be accessed and launched from the Start screen.
Typical Start screen tiles are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles
representing all other applications downloaded to your system.
Windows Store
Although many applications will be pre-installed or built-in to your
computer, you will also have the ability to download many other
applications at the click of your mouse.
In the Windows Store you can search for and browse thousands of apps,
all grouped into easy to find categories.
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