7 Useful Microsoft Windows 8.1 Tips & Tricks

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7 Useful Microsoft Windows 8.1 Tips & Tricks

With the upgrade from Windows 8 to 8.1, Microsoft has made several changes mainly to improve on certain aspects that Windows 8 has received criticism for. For starters, there’s the return of the good old Start button, ability to create a lock screen slideshow, and even support for 3D printing!

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We have got for you here a list of 7 useful tips and tricks for Windows 8.1. Whether you are entirely new to or beginning to get familiar with Windows 8.1, the following list should help you get the most out of this latest offering by Microsoft.

1. View Options From The Start ButtonThe Start button is back. It is similar to the Start button found on Windows 7. Left-click on the button (bottom left of the screen) and it will redirect you to the Start Screen. If you right-click on it, it will show options for Run, Search, Desktop, Shut Down, and many more.

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View Options From The Start Button

2. Log In Straight To Desktop When you start your computer, by default it will take you to the Start Screen. There is a way to start your computer and go straight to the Desktop instead. Right-click on the desktop toolbar, select Properties and go to the Navigation tab. Under the Start Screen options, enable the box "When I sign in or close all applications on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start".

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Log In Straight To Desktop

3. Customize Home Screen Tiles Besides resizing icons, you can also customize your home screen tiles on Windows 8.1. To move and group tiles, just go to your Start Screen and right-click on any of the tiles. After grouping your tiles, you can also name them by filling in the Name Group field.

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Customize Home Screen

4. Customize Start Screen Background Windows 8.1 also allows you to customize your start screen. Just swipe the Settings Charm menu and tap on Settings. Click on Personalize to change the colors of the background as well as the accent.

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Customize Start Screen Background Windows 8.1

5. Customize Privacy Options Windows 8.1 offers you options to set what devices and data are used by apps found in the Windows Store. You can allow or block apps from accessing your personal information. You are also able to turn off your advertising ID so that advertisers do not use your personal data to display personalised ads. To customize these settings, go to Change PC settings and navigate to Privacy.

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Customize Privacy Options Windows 8.1

6. Use Keyboard ShortcutsLast but not least, we have put together a list of 15 new keyboard shortcuts you can use on Windows 8.1.

Shortcut Action
Windows Key + S Open Search Charm to search Windows and Web
Windows Key + Q Search within the opened app
Windows Key + F Search files
Windows Key + Z Get Commands and Context Menus within an app
Windows Key + . + Right Arrow Snap app to the right
Windows Key + . + Left Arrow Snap app to the left
Ctrl + Plus (+) Zoom in on Start Screen
Ctrl + Minus (-) Zoom out on Start Screen
Windows Key + Down Arrow Close an app
Windows Key + Start Typing Search your PC
Windows Key + O Lock the screen orientation (portrait or landscape)
Windows Key + Ctrl + Spacebar Change to a previously selected input language
Windows Key + P Choose a presentation display mode
Windows Key + X Open Start Button options
Windows Key + Home Minimize all but the active desktop window

7. Download Windows 8.1 Product Key

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