Learn Windows 8

Introduction

 

Windows 8 consumer preview was made available to a public couple of weeks ago. Windows 8 brings totally new concept to Windows. Not only Windows 8 is slick and metro-style but it also is fully loaded with many new tools, technologies, and goodies.

 

Good news for Windows 8 developer. Microsoft team has just published over 30 Howtos on Windows 8. Check them out here.

 

Windows 8 How To: 1. Switch Between Metro UI and Desktop Mode 

Windows 8 How To: 2. Switch Between Apps or Snap Apps

Windows 8 How To: 3. How to Power Off Your Device 

Windows 8 How To: 4. Show and Access the Control Panel 

Windows 8 How To: 5. Show and Access Administrative Tools 

Windows 8 How To: 6. Show All Apps 

Windows 8 How To: 7. Switch Between Windows Accounts and Local Accounts 

Windows 8 How To: 8. Set up a Picture Password 

Windows 8 How To: 9. Set Up a Printer 

Windows 8 How To: 10. Customize Metro UI – App Tiles and Groups 

Windows 8 How To: 11. Install Language Packs for Multilingual Support 

Windows 8 How To: 12. Show and Use “Run” Command 

Windows 8 How To: 13. Show and Use cmd Prompt (DOS Mode) 

Windows 8 How To: 14. Show and Use PowerShell 

Windows 8 How To: 15. Show and Use Desktop Applications 

Windows 8 How To: 16. Install .NET 3.5 and Windows Live Essentials 

Windows 8 How To: 17. Add New Tab or New InPrivate Tab in Metro Style IE Browser 

Windows 8 How To: 18. Configure WiFi Connection and Airplane Mode 

Windows 8 How To: 19. Show Hidden Files, Folders and Drives 

Windows 8 How To: 20. How to Start Windows 8 in Safe Mode 

Windows 8 How To: 21. Install and Uninstall Metro Style Apps 

Windows 8 How To: 22. Enable or Disable Sharing Between PCs Using HomeGroup 

Windows 8 How To: 23. Find and Use Windows Help and Support 

Windows 8 How To: 24. Show and Configure Free Anti-Virus App (Windows Defender) 

Windows 8 How To: 25. Show and Enable Split Touch Keyboard (On-Screen) 

Windows 8 How To: 26. Set up Remote Desktop Connection 

Windows 8 How To: 27. Backup your Files Using File History 

Windows 8 How To: 28. Restore Files Using File History 

Windows 8 How To: 29. Restore System to a Previous State Using Restore Point 

Windows 8 How To: 30. Restore your Device using Refresh and Reset