Customize your tiles
Windows 8 tilesMake the most of your Windows Start screen tiles by adjusting the sizes, where
they are located, and what is listed.
Move any tile by clicking and dragging the tile. While moving a tile, if you need a larger view of the Start screen move the tile towards the top or bottom of the screen to zoom out.
Use your mouse wheel to scroll left-to-right through your tiles.
Any Desktop shortcut or program can be pinned to the Start screen by right-clicking the icon and choosing Pin to Start.
In the bottom right-hand corner of the start screen is a magnifying glass with tiles ,click this icon to get a zoomed out view of your Start screen. In this view, if you right-click on a group of tiles you'll be given the option to name group, which can be useful if you have a group of related tiles (e.g. games). In this view, you can also click and drag a group to organize your tile groups.
Create a new speed bump between tile groups by moving a tile to a speed bump.
Resize any User tile or Live tile by right-clicking the tile and choosing resize.
If there is a tile you want on your Taskbar, right-click the tile and choose Pin to taskbar.
Show admin applications on the Start screen by clicking Settings in Charms, click Settings, and change the Show administrative tools from No to Yes.
In Internet Explorer 10, you can also pin any of your favorite web pages to your Start Screen.
Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
Knowing at least some of the Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts will make your
Windows 8 experience much more enjoyable. Try to memorize these top
Windows 8 shortcut key
Press the Windows key to open the Start screen or switch to
the Desktop
Press the Windows key + D will open the Windows Desktop.
Press the Windows key + . to pin and unpin Windows apps on the
Press the Windows key + X to open the power user menu,
Press the Windows key + C to open the Charms.
Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings, which is the
Press and hold the Windows key + Tab to show open apps.
Press the Windows key + Print screen to create a screen
Microsoft Windows shortcut keysBelow is a listing of all the major Windows shortcut keys for all versions of Microsoft
Windows. If you're looking for shortcut keys for Windows programs see our other
computer keyboard shortcuts.General Windows keyboard shortcuts Windows
function key shortcuts Windows keyboard key shortcuts
How to navigate Windows using a keyboard
Other computer keyboard shortcuts
General Windows keyboard shortcuts
Alt + Tab
Switch between open applications in all versions of Windows. Reverse the direction
by pressing Alt + Shift + Tab at the same time.
Ctrl + TabSwitches between program groups, tabs, or document windows in applications that
support this feature. Reverse the direction by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Tab at the
same time.
Alt + double-clickDisplay the properties of the object you double-click on in Windows 95 and later.
For example, doing this on a file would display its properties.
Alt + Print Screen
Create a screen shot only for the active program window in all versions of Windows.
For example, if you opened the calculator and did this only the calculator window
would be created as a screen shot. If just thePrint Screen key is pressed the
whole screen will be made into a screen shot.
Ctrl + Alt + Del
Open the Windows option screen for locking computer,switching user,Task Manager,
etc. in later versions of Windows. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del multiple times will
reboot the computer.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Immediately bring up the Windows Task Manager in Windows 2000 and later.
Ctrl + Esc
Open the Windows Start menu in most versions of Windows.
In Windows 8 this will open the Start screen and in
Windows 3.x this would bring up
the Task Manager.
Alt + Esc
Switch between open applications on Taskbar in Windows 95 and later.
Alt + Space bar
Drops down the window control menu for the currently open Windows program
in Windows 95 and later.
Alt + Enter
Opens properties window of selected icon or program in Windows 95 and later.
Alt + Space bar
Open the control menu for the current window open in all versions of Windows.
Shift + Del
Will delete any file or other object without throwing it into the Recycle Bin
in Windows 95 and later.
Hold down the Shift key
When putting in an audio CD or other CD that uses Autoplay,
holding down the Shift key will prevent that CD from playing.
Windows function key shortcuts
Below is a listing of keyboard shortcuts that use the keyboard function keys.See our what are F1through
F12 keys page for a full listing of what function keys
do with all other programs.
F1
Activates help for current open application. If you're at the Windows Desktop,
this will activate the help for Windows.
F2
Renames a highlighted icon, file, or folder in all versions of Windows.
F3
Starts find or search when at the WindowsDesktop in all versions of
Windows.
F4
In Windows 95 and later this opens the drive selection or address bar when
browsing files in Windows Explorer.
Pressing Alt + F4 closes the current open program window without
a prompt in all versions of Windows.
Pressing Ctrl + F4 closes the open window within the current active window
in Microsoft Windows.
This will only work in programs that support multiple windows or tabs in the
same program window.
F6
While in Windows Explorer, this will move the cursor todifferent Windows
Explorer pane or in Windows 7 browse available drives.
F8
Pressing F8 over and over as the computer is booting will start the
computer in Safe Mode.
F10
Activates the File menu bar in all versions of Windows.Simulates a right-click
on selected item.This is useful if right-click is difficult or impossible using
the mouse.
Windows keyboard key shortcuts
Below is a listing of Windows keys that can be used on computers running a Microsoft
Windows 95 or later and using a keyboard with a Windows key. In the below list of
shortcuts, the Windows key is represented by "WINKEY" and because not all these
shortcuts will work in all versions of Windowswe've mentioned what versions of
Windows supporteach Windows keyshortcut key.
All versions of Windows
WINKEY
Pressing the Windows key alone will open or hide the Windows Start menu.
In Windows 8, this will open or hide the Start screen.
WINKEY + F1
Open the Microsoft Windows help and support center.
WINKEY + Pause / Break key
Open the System Properties window.
WINKEY + DOpens the Desktop to the top of all other windows.
WINKEY + E
Open Microsoft Windows Explorer.
WINKEY + F
Display the Windows Search or Find feature.
WINKEY + Ctrl + F
Display the search for computers window.
WINKEY + L
Lock the computer and switch users if needed (Windows XP and above only).
WINKEY + M
Minimizes all windows.
WINKEY + Shift + M
Undo the minimize done by WINKEY + M and WINKEY + D.
WINKEY + R
Open the run window.
WINKEY + U
Open Utility Manager or the Ease of Access Center.
Windows XP only
WINKEY + Tab
Cycle through open programs through the Taskbar.
Windows 7 and 8 only
WINKEY + 1-0
Pressing the Windows key and any of the top row
number keys from 1 to 0 will open the program corresponding
to the number of icon on the Taskbar. For example, if the first
icon on the Taskbar was Internet Explorer pressing WINKEY + 1
would open that program or switch to it if already open.
WINKEY + (Plus (+) or Minus (-))
Open Windows Magnifier and zoom in with the plus symbol (+) and
zoom out with the minus symbol (-).
Press the WINKEY + ESC to close the Magnifier
WINKEY + Home
Minimize all windows except the active window.
WINKEY + P
Change between the monitor and projection display types or how
second screen displays computer screen.
WINkEY + T
Set the focus on the Taskbar icons
WINKEY + Left arrow
Shrinks the window to 1/2 screen on the left side for side by side viewing.
WINKEY + Right arrow
Shrinks the window to 1/2 screen on the right side for side by side viewing.
WINKEY + Up arrow
When in the side by side viewing mode, this shortcut takes the
screen back to full size.
WINKEY + Down arrow
Minimizes the screen. Also, when in the side by side viewing mode, this
shortcut takes the screen back to a minimized size.
Windows 8 only
WINKEY + ,
Peek at the Windows Desktop.
WINKEY + .
Snap a Windows App to the sides of the screen. Pressing it multiple times will
switch between the
right and left-hand side of the screen or unsnap the app.
WINKEY + Enter
Open Windows Narrator
WINKEY + C
Open the Charms.
WINKEY + G
Cycle through Desktop gadgets.
WINKEY + H
Open Share in Charms.
WINKEY + I
Open the Settings in Charms.
WINKEY + J
Switch between snapped apps.
WINKEY + K
Open Devices in Charms.
WINKEY + O
Lock the screen orientation.
WINKEY + X
Open the power user menu, which gives you access to
many of the features most power users would want to
use such as Device Manager, Control Panel, Event Viewer,
Command Prompt, and much more.
Know your hot corners
The corners on your screen are hot corners and give
you access to different Windows features. Below
, is a brief explanation of each of these corners.
Bottom Left-hand corner
The bottom left-hand hot corner of the screen
will allow you to access the Start screen,
if you're in the Start screen and have the Desktop ope
, this corner will open the Desktop from the Start screen.
Tip: Right-clicking in the left hand corner will open the power user menu.
Top-left corner of the screen
Moving the mouse to the top-left corner and then down will display
all the apps running on the computer. Clicking and dragging
any of these apps to the left or right-hand side of the screen will snap
that app to that side of the screen. Each of these open app icons
can also be right-clicked to close or snap.
Right-hand side of the screen
On the full right-hand side of the screen will be given access
to the Windows Charms.
Taking advantage of search
As you begin typing, the results The Search in Windows 8 has been significantly
improved when compared to all previous versions of Windows. To search for a
file or run a program in Windows 8 from the Start screen just start typing what
you're trying to find or want to run.will start appearing on the left-hand side In
addition to being able to search for files and run programs, the Search also
supports limiting the search to apps such as Finance, People, Maps, Photos,
Mail,Music,Videos,Weather,and much more. If what you are searching for is not
a file or program, click on the app you wish to use as the search. For example,
if you were searching for "New York" and selected the Weather App you would
be shown the weather in New York, NY.By default, Search organizes the
available Apps by how frequently they are used and then in alphabetical order.
If you want to keep your favorite app at the top of the Search list,right-click
the app and choose Pin. Pinning the app will lock
it in place regardless of how often it is used. If there is an app you don't want
(e.g. Finance) you can turn on and off any of the search apps through the
PC settings, which is found under the Settings in the Charms.
Bonus tip: The Search is also found through Charms and can also be opened by pressing Windows key + F.
Running two apps side by side
Any app can be pinned to the left or right-hand
side of the screen.
For example, open the People app and then
press the Windows Key + . (period) to move that
app to the right-hand side of the screen,
pressing the same keys again will move it to
the left-hand side
, and pressing the same keys again will make it full screen
. While an app is pinned, any other app o
r program can be opened and loaded into the
available space on the screen. For example, in the below picture
, we've opened a browser window and have the
People app running to monitor our social networks.
Any open app can also be pinned using your mouse by
clicking at the top of the tile and dragging it to the left or
right-hand side of the screen.
Bonus tip: The Desktop can also be pinned to the left or right-hand side of the
screen.
Note: In order for snap to work properly your resolution must be at least
1,366 x 768.
Windows 8 Task Manager
The Windows 8 Task Manager has been significantly improved over previous
versions of Windows. Some of the new changes include showing a total
percent usage at the top of your Processes,
which makes it easier to determine total memory
and CPU usage, improved Performance graphs,
a Startup tab to see startup processes and their
impact to system performance, and the App history
tab (as shown below) that gives you the total
resources an app has used over a period of time. Press
Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start exploring the new Task Manager.
Use a picture password to log into
Windows 8 includes a new feature called Picture password,
which allows you to authenticate with the computer using a series
of gestures that include circles, straight lines, and taps. Enable this
feature if you want a new way to access your computer or
have a hard time with passwords.Open the Windows Charms.
Bonus tip: A four digit pin password can also be created and used to access your computer.
Knowing at least some of the Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts will make your
Windows 8 experience much more enjoyable. Try to memorize these top
Windows 8 shortcut key
Press the Windows key to open the Start screen or switch to
the Desktop
Press the Windows key + D will open the Windows Desktop.
Press the Windows key + . to pin and unpin Windows apps on the
side of the screen.
Press the Windows key + X to open the power user menu,
which gives you access
to many of the features most power users would want
(e.g. Device Manager
and Command Prompt).
Press the Windows key + C to open the Charms.
Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings, which is the
same Settings found in Charms.
Press and hold the Windows key + Tab to show open apps.
Press the Windows key + Print screen to create a screen
shot, which is
automatically saved into your My Pictures folder.
Microsoft Windows shortcut keysBelow is a listing of all the major Windows shortcut keys for all versions of Microsoft
Windows. If you're looking for shortcut keys for Windows programs see our other
computer keyboard shortcuts.General Windows keyboard shortcuts Windows
function key shortcuts Windows keyboard key shortcuts
How to navigate Windows using a keyboard
Other computer keyboard shortcuts
General Windows keyboard shortcuts
Alt + Tab
Switch between open applications in all versions of Windows. Reverse the direction
by pressing Alt + Shift + Tab at the same time.
Ctrl + TabSwitches between program groups, tabs, or document windows in applications that
support this feature. Reverse the direction by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Tab at the
same time.
Alt + double-clickDisplay the properties of the object you double-click on in Windows 95 and later.
For example, doing this on a file would display its properties.
Alt + Print Screen
Create a screen shot only for the active program window in all versions of Windows.
For example, if you opened the calculator and did this only the calculator window
would be created as a screen shot. If just thePrint Screen key is pressed the
whole screen will be made into a screen shot.
Ctrl + Alt + Del
Open the Windows option screen for locking computer,switching user,Task Manager,
etc. in later versions of Windows. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del multiple times will
reboot the computer.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Immediately bring up the Windows Task Manager in Windows 2000 and later.
Ctrl + Esc
Open the Windows Start menu in most versions of Windows.
In Windows 8 this will open the Start screen and in
Windows 3.x this would bring up
the Task Manager.
Alt + Esc
Switch between open applications on Taskbar in Windows 95 and later.
Alt + Space bar
Drops down the window control menu for the currently open Windows program
in Windows 95 and later.
Alt + Enter
Opens properties window of selected icon or program in Windows 95 and later.
Alt + Space bar
Open the control menu for the current window open in all versions of Windows.
Shift + Del
Will delete any file or other object without throwing it into the Recycle Bin
in Windows 95 and later.
Hold down the Shift key
When putting in an audio CD or other CD that uses Autoplay,
holding down the Shift key will prevent that CD from playing.
Windows function key shortcuts
Below is a listing of keyboard shortcuts that use the keyboard function keys.See our what are F1through
F12 keys page for a full listing of what function keys
do with all other programs.
F1
Activates help for current open application. If you're at the Windows Desktop,
this will activate the help for Windows.
F2
Renames a highlighted icon, file, or folder in all versions of Windows.
F3
Starts find or search when at the WindowsDesktop in all versions of
Windows.
F4
In Windows 95 and later this opens the drive selection or address bar when
browsing files in Windows Explorer.
Pressing Alt + F4 closes the current open program window without
a prompt in all versions of Windows.
Pressing Ctrl + F4 closes the open window within the current active window
in Microsoft Windows.
This will only work in programs that support multiple windows or tabs in the
same program window.
F6
While in Windows Explorer, this will move the cursor todifferent Windows
Explorer pane or in Windows 7 browse available drives.
F8
Pressing F8 over and over as the computer is booting will start the
computer in Safe Mode.
F10
Activates the File menu bar in all versions of Windows.Simulates a right-click
on selected item.This is useful if right-click is difficult or impossible using
the mouse.
Windows keyboard key shortcuts
Below is a listing of Windows keys that can be used on computers running a Microsoft
Windows 95 or later and using a keyboard with a Windows key. In the below list of
shortcuts, the Windows key is represented by "WINKEY" and because not all these
shortcuts will work in all versions of Windowswe've mentioned what versions of
Windows supporteach Windows keyshortcut key.
All versions of Windows
WINKEY
Pressing the Windows key alone will open or hide the Windows Start menu.
In Windows 8, this will open or hide the Start screen.
WINKEY + F1
Open the Microsoft Windows help and support center.
WINKEY + Pause / Break key
Open the System Properties window.
WINKEY + DOpens the Desktop to the top of all other windows.
WINKEY + E
Open Microsoft Windows Explorer.
WINKEY + F
Display the Windows Search or Find feature.
WINKEY + Ctrl + F
Display the search for computers window.
WINKEY + L
Lock the computer and switch users if needed (Windows XP and above only).
WINKEY + M
Minimizes all windows.
WINKEY + Shift + M
Undo the minimize done by WINKEY + M and WINKEY + D.
WINKEY + R
Open the run window.
WINKEY + U
Open Utility Manager or the Ease of Access Center.
Windows XP only
WINKEY + Tab
Cycle through open programs through the Taskbar.
Windows 7 and 8 only
WINKEY + 1-0
Pressing the Windows key and any of the top row
number keys from 1 to 0 will open the program corresponding
to the number of icon on the Taskbar. For example, if the first
icon on the Taskbar was Internet Explorer pressing WINKEY + 1
would open that program or switch to it if already open.
WINKEY + (Plus (+) or Minus (-))
Open Windows Magnifier and zoom in with the plus symbol (+) and
zoom out with the minus symbol (-).
Press the WINKEY + ESC to close the Magnifier
WINKEY + Home
Minimize all windows except the active window.
WINKEY + P
Change between the monitor and projection display types or how
second screen displays computer screen.
WINkEY + T
Set the focus on the Taskbar icons
WINKEY + Left arrow
Shrinks the window to 1/2 screen on the left side for side by side viewing.
WINKEY + Right arrow
Shrinks the window to 1/2 screen on the right side for side by side viewing.
WINKEY + Up arrow
When in the side by side viewing mode, this shortcut takes the
screen back to full size.
WINKEY + Down arrow
Minimizes the screen. Also, when in the side by side viewing mode, this
shortcut takes the screen back to a minimized size.
Windows 8 only
WINKEY + ,
Peek at the Windows Desktop.
WINKEY + .
Snap a Windows App to the sides of the screen. Pressing it multiple times will
switch between the
right and left-hand side of the screen or unsnap the app.
WINKEY + Enter
Open Windows Narrator
WINKEY + C
Open the Charms.
WINKEY + G
Cycle through Desktop gadgets.
WINKEY + H
Open Share in Charms.
WINKEY + I
Open the Settings in Charms.
WINKEY + J
Switch between snapped apps.
WINKEY + K
Open Devices in Charms.
WINKEY + O
Lock the screen orientation.
WINKEY + X
Open the power user menu, which gives you access to
many of the features most power users would want to
use such as Device Manager, Control Panel, Event Viewer,
Command Prompt, and much more.
Know your hot corners
The corners on your screen are hot corners and give
you access to different Windows features. Below
, is a brief explanation of each of these corners.
Bottom Left-hand corner
The bottom left-hand hot corner of the screen
will allow you to access the Start screen,
if you're in the Start screen and have the Desktop ope
, this corner will open the Desktop from the Start screen.
Tip: Right-clicking in the left hand corner will open the power user menu.
Top-left corner of the screen
Moving the mouse to the top-left corner and then down will display
all the apps running on the computer. Clicking and dragging
any of these apps to the left or right-hand side of the screen will snap
that app to that side of the screen. Each of these open app icons
can also be right-clicked to close or snap.
Right-hand side of the screen
On the full right-hand side of the screen will be given access
to the Windows Charms.
Taking advantage of search
As you begin typing, the results The Search in Windows 8 has been significantly
improved when compared to all previous versions of Windows. To search for a
file or run a program in Windows 8 from the Start screen just start typing what
you're trying to find or want to run.will start appearing on the left-hand side In
addition to being able to search for files and run programs, the Search also
supports limiting the search to apps such as Finance, People, Maps, Photos,
Mail,Music,Videos,Weather,and much more. If what you are searching for is not
a file or program, click on the app you wish to use as the search. For example,
if you were searching for "New York" and selected the Weather App you would
be shown the weather in New York, NY.By default, Search organizes the
available Apps by how frequently they are used and then in alphabetical order.
If you want to keep your favorite app at the top of the Search list,right-click
the app and choose Pin. Pinning the app will lock
it in place regardless of how often it is used. If there is an app you don't want
(e.g. Finance) you can turn on and off any of the search apps through the
PC settings, which is found under the Settings in the Charms.
Bonus tip: The Search is also found through Charms and can also be opened by pressing Windows key + F.
Running two apps side by side
Any app can be pinned to the left or right-hand
side of the screen.
For example, open the People app and then
press the Windows Key + . (period) to move that
app to the right-hand side of the screen,
pressing the same keys again will move it to
the left-hand side
, and pressing the same keys again will make it full screen
. While an app is pinned, any other app o
r program can be opened and loaded into the
available space on the screen. For example, in the below picture
, we've opened a browser window and have the
People app running to monitor our social networks.
Any open app can also be pinned using your mouse by
clicking at the top of the tile and dragging it to the left or
right-hand side of the screen.
Bonus tip: The Desktop can also be pinned to the left or right-hand side of the
screen.
Note: In order for snap to work properly your resolution must be at least
1,366 x 768.
Windows 8 Task Manager
The Windows 8 Task Manager has been significantly improved over previous
versions of Windows. Some of the new changes include showing a total
percent usage at the top of your Processes,
which makes it easier to determine total memory
and CPU usage, improved Performance graphs,
a Startup tab to see startup processes and their
impact to system performance, and the App history
tab (as shown below) that gives you the total
resources an app has used over a period of time. Press
Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start exploring the new Task Manager.
Use a picture password to log into
your computer
which allows you to authenticate with the computer using a series
of gestures that include circles, straight lines, and taps. Enable this
feature if you want a new way to access your computer or
have a hard time with passwords.Open the Windows Charms.
Click Settings and then More PC settingsIn the PC
settings window click Users and then select
Create a picture password
Bonus tip: A four digit pin password can also be created and used to access your computer.
Hi EveryOne! The Guy behind this blog is called “Mehboob Ahmed”. By Profession I’m a Web Designer, Computer Teacher, Blogger and SEO Optimizer. I’m not having an educational degree or something like that but, I’m the one who has done everything whatever He wanted to do. I learnt computer from teachers, from Internet and from books and became teacher in very less time.
1 comments:
Click here for commentsgenuine windows 8 key from the other stations to : softkeyhome. The work is very good, worth recommending to you.
ConversionConversion EmoticonEmoticon