You probably have spent some time customizing the Windows Start screen. Why not back it up so you can restore the screen layout easily in the future?
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5 Tips To Customize Your Windows 8.1 Start Screen
Microsoft included plenty of Start screen customization options in Windows 8/8.1. Here are our five best Start screen customization tips. Check them out.
Reset Windows 8.1 Start Screen From the Command Prompt
Microsoft didn’t build in a “reset” button for you to reset Windows 8.1 Start Screen. Instead, you’ll need to use the Command Prompt to get this done.
Replace the Windows 8.1 Start screen with the Apps screen
For those who are not fond of the new Start screen in Windows 8 and 8.1, you can tweak the new Start button so that it takes you to the Apps screen instead.
How to Add a Shut Down Tile to Windows 8 Start Screen
Shutting down the PC in Windows 8 is not really a straightforward matter. You have to move your mouse over to the lower-right corner and open up the Power settings before you can select the “Shut Down” option. Using the trick stated here, you can easily pin a “Shut Down” tile to the Start screen […]
Upgrading to Windows 8.1: What You Need to Know
Microsoft has released the Windows 8.1 Pro Preview. It’s available as an upgrade to all Windows 8 users. In the meantime, users can make the choice if they want to take advantage of Microsoft’s beta test of the first Service Pack for Windows 8.
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Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Navigate the Start Screen [Windows 8]
The good thing about the Windows 8’s Modern interface is that you can pin your favorite apps to the Start screen. However, if you pinned too many apps to the screen, navigating them can be a chore. On a tablet, you can move around in the Start screen by swiping left/right. On the desktop, you […]
How to Change The Size and Position Of The Windows 8 Start Screen
In Windows 8, you will be at either the Desktop mode or the Metro mode. Here is how you can change the size and position of the Windows 8 Start Screen so you can access your desktop as well as all your tiles at the same time.
How to Pin to the Windows 8 Start Screen
Windows 8 does not give users a way to create or pin live tiles on their own, so users must rely on third party programs to do it. WinAero’s Pin to 8 is a great solution for users looking to pin to the Windows 8 Start Screen.
How to Create Custom Live Tiles in Windows 8
Microsoft introduced the new interface in Windows 8 that make full use of live tiles, but they failed to gives users the tools to create, modify and tweak the lives tiles. Here is how you can do so.
How To Customize And Make Better Use Of Windows 8 Start Screen
The new Start Screen is the most visually interesting feature in Windows 8. While it has received a mixed response from the users, it is undoubtedly the highlight of the OS. If you are new to Windows 8 Start Screen, here is the ways to customize and make better use of it.
Change the Background Image of Windows 8 Start Screen
Are you annoyed with the limitations of the Windows 8 start screen? Although there are twenty backgrounds, in my opinion they’re all pretty unimaginative. Here is a way to liven up your start screen in a matter of minutes.
How To Disable Start Screen In Microsoft Office 2013
Start Screen is a new feature introduced in Microsoft Office 2013. Like Windows 8, many people are used to the old layout and prefer to disable the Start Screen by default. Here are several ways to disable the start screen in Microsoft Office 2013.