Press the Windows
®
logo key (
) on your keyboard.
You can pin your favorite apps to the Start menu as tiles in grid-like pattern,
and also group them. Tiles show you dynamic information from apps
without having to open them.
Windows taskbar
By default, the bottom of the desktop is Windows taskbar. You can see all
of your currently running apps on the Windows taskbar.
Task view
Task view ( ) is launched from the Windows taskbar at the bottom of the
screen. Task view allows you to view the apps that are currently running.
Also, you can create custom desktops so that running apps can be
grouped for entertainment, productivity, or what you just want.
To do this, click the
Task view
icon , and then click
New desktop
. Open
the apps you want to use on that desktop. To switch between desktops,
click
Task view
again.
Search
Search
on the Windows taskbar allows you to find apps, files, settings, and
more on the computer. When Internet connection is available, it also shows
you the best search result from the Internet.
The personal assistant called
Cortana
may be available depending on your
country/region. You can ask questions or talk to Cortana in your natural
voice, and Cortana answers your questions using information from the
Internet. To talk with Cortana, an internal or external microphone is
required.
Action Center
You can review important notifications from apps or Windows in Action
Center, and take action without having to open apps. It also provides quick
action buttons to access to most-used settings instantly. Select the Action
Center icon on the Windows taskbar to view your notifications and quick
actions.
Settings
Settings
provides system settings including advanced settings in the
Control Panel. They are divided in categories so that you can configure,
optimize, or personalize Windows.
You can also type in the keyword, and use
Search
to find any setting.
To open Settings, click
Start -> (Settings)
.
You can pin it to the Start menu as a tile by right-clicking on
Settings
and
selecting
Pin to Start
.
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