8.1. This page was not originally planned for this, my
first web site. I will be adding much more here as my
use of Windows 8 generates more thoughts to share.
8.2. The introduction of the Metro and removal of
the traditional Start menu in Windows 8 has not been
readily accepted by many computer users. For those who
prefer to continue to use the more traditional ways to
access programmes and file I recommend this
alternative Windows 7 style Start Menu for Windows 8:
http://www.iobit.com/iobitstartmenu8.php
When you download and install many users may prefer not
to also get Advanced System Care, which is a registry
cleaner and optimiser. To avoid getting the unwanted
extra you should uncheck the pre-checked box during the
download and install operation.
Once installed you will see a Start button in the bottom
left of the Desktop screen. Right click on the button
and select Settings ( Alt+S ) to customise the menu.
8.3. If you intend to
use the metro then you will find one keyboard shortcut
Win+X very helpful as it gives instant access to a
number of Windows Features.
To access the Control Panel select Win+X and click on
Control Panel. Also accessible from the same drop down
menu are Computer Management, Command Prompt, Command
Prompt (Admin), Desktop, Device Manager, Disk
Management, Event Viewer, Power Options, Programs and
Features, Run, Search, System and Task Manager.
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