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Windows 8 is the latest version of Microsoft's operating system for PCs and tablets. Many users may be confused by this completely redesigned version of Windows, but our tutorial will help guide learners through the many changes Microsoft has made.

Windows 8 News

  • 1

    Windows 8.1: Frequently Asked Questions

All About Windows 8

  • 2

    Windows 8.1 Features

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    • What is Windows 8.1?

    • How is Windows 8 different from earlier versions?

    • How will you use Windows 8?

    • Updating Windows 8 to Windows 8.1

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    • Exploring Windows 8

      See an overview of Windows 8.

      04:232,055 views
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    Upgrading to Windows 8.1

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    • Upgrading to Windows 8.1

    • Windows 8.1 requirements

    • Software compatibility

    • Buying Windows 8

Using Windows 8

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    Getting Started with Windows 8

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    • Getting started with Windows 8

    • Navigating Windows 8

    • The Charms bar

    • Working with Start screen apps

    • Viewing apps side by side

    • Coping without the Start menu

    • Start screen options

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    • Getting Started with Windows 8

      Learn how to navigate Windows 8 and use the Charms bar.

      04:192,504 views
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    Using OneDrive with Windows 8

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    • Using OneDrive with Windows 8

    • Installing the OneDrive desktop app

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    Using the Search Feature

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    Personalizing Your Start Screen

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    • Personalizing your Start screen

    • Customizing your Start screen apps

    • Pinning apps to the Start screen

    • Creating app groups

Working With the Desktop

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    Getting Started with the Desktop

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    • Getting started with the desktop

    • Working with files

    • Working with Desktop apps

    • Using Desktop effects

    • Taskbar features

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    • Getting Started with the Desktop

      Learn the basics of using the Desktop in Windows 8.

      03:571,313 views
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    Managing Your Files and Folders

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    • Managing your files and folders

    • Searching with File Explorer

    • Working with libraries

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    • Managing Your Libraries

      Learn how to add folders to your libraries and play your media files from the Start screen.

      01:588,564 views
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    Personalizing Your Desktop

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    • Personalizing your Desktop

    • Font size and text display settings

Windows 8 Apps

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    Using the People App

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    • Using the People app

    • Adding contacts

    • Viewing and editing contacts

    • Finding contacts

    • Linking contacts

    • Favoriting and pinning contacts

    • Viewing your social feeds

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    Using the Mail App

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    • Using the Mail app

    • Sending email:

    • Reading and replying to messages

    • Organizing your mail

    • Adding multiple accounts

    • Modifying account settings

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    Internet Explorer

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    • Using Internet Explorer

    • The address bar

    • Tabs and windows

    • Favorites

    • Privacy and security

  • 14

    The Music and Video Apps

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    • The Music and Video apps

    • Using the Music app

    • Buying music

    • Using the Video app

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    Downloading Apps from the Windows Store

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    • The Windows Store

    • Installing apps

    • Updating apps

Changing Your Computer's Settings

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    Managing User Accounts and Parental Controls

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    • Managing user accounts and parental controls

    • Adding users

    • Switching users

    • Managing user accounts

    • Parental controls

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    • User Accounts and Parental Controls

      Learn how to create user accounts and turn on parental controls.

      05:111,128 views
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    Opening Your Files with Different Apps

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    Security and Maintenance

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    • Security and maintenance

    • The Action Center

    • Troubleshooting

    • Using System Restore

All About Windows 8

  • Exploring Windows 8

    04:232,055 views

    See an overview of Windows 8.

Using Windows 8

  • Getting Started with Windows 8

    04:192,504 views

    Learn how to navigate Windows 8 and use the Charms bar.

Working With the Desktop

  • Getting Started with the Desktop

    03:571,313 views

    Learn the basics of using the Desktop in Windows 8.

  • Managing Your Libraries

    01:588,564 views

    Learn how to add folders to your libraries and play your media files from the Start screen.

Changing Your Computer's Settings

  • User Accounts and Parental Controls

    05:111,128 views

    Learn how to create user accounts and turn on parental controls.

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