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by Richa Dang
Introducing Windows 8:
With Windows 8, The whole experience of Windows has been reimagined. It is designed to work on a
wide range of devices from touch-enabled tablets to laptops, to desktops, and to all-in-ones.
Windows 8 is Microsofts next generation of operating system (OS) after Windows 7. It has since been
superseded by W8.1 (A functional update to W8.0)
With Windows 8, Microsoft primarily focused on including support and features for touch screen mobile
platforms. It is designed to give the user an instant access to apps, files, and information.
Minimum recommendation for Windows 8 and 8.1 to run on a PC is as follows:
2 GHz (Desktop), 1.66 GHz (Notebook), 1.2 GHz (ULV) processors
2 GB RAM (32-bit) or 4 GB RAM (64-bit)
80 GB hard disk space
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The second section includes the highlights of the differences and new features included in Windows 8.1.
The major difference is that Windows 8.1 will launch to the desktop.
Whats new in Windows 8.1 (Denoted by
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To get to the Power Button, from the Charms menu, click the Settings charm, click the Power button
and then select Shutdown or Restart.
Note: Windows Key + I (capital letter i) will provide the Setting panel with the Power button on it.
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Five Key Elements of Charm Menu Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings
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2. This step assumes that the system is connected to network. From the printers that are displayed,
select one printer and hit Next. Follow the driver installation and set-up instructions for the printer.
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Start Button
Windows Button "Right Click Menu
Lock screen slideshow
The Start screen evolves
Different tile sizes
More snap views
You no longer need the desktop Control Panel
Windows 8 and 8.1 New Keyboard Shortcuts
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Windows 8.1 - You no longer need to rely on the desktop Control Panel .
PC Settings supports setting changes normally handled in Control Panel
The updated PC Settings in Windows 8.1 gives you access to all your settings on your device without
having to go to Control Panel from the desktop.
You can do things like change your display resolution, set power options, see the make and model of
your PC, change the product key, run Windows Update, and even join a domain all from PC Settings.
Go to Charm Menu -> Select Setting -> Select Change PC Settings
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THANK YOU
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