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When in an APP and > Charms, Search applies to within that APP. Example: > NEWS APP > Charms, in Search type Calgary, immediately shows all Calgary News items. When in an APP and > Charms > Settings, ALL menu items that show pertain to 'options' or 'controls' for that APP. When in an APP...

I was wondering if anyone has a List of Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 8 Pro. I just installed it today and that would be very helpful in the navigation.

an i remove this Metro thing? I deleted every tab i didnt need on it and it left me with a blank screen? Why cant it just integrate with the desktop similar to the side widget thing but faster? that way i can still have my start menu but then have live tiles on the desktop. Anyway how do i...

Microsoft have readied a site for Windows 8 alone. Link Removed This is a one stop shop for all things 8 and is definitely worth a look. You'll find links to videos and 'How to's' as well as a support section should you need it. Have a look yourself at: Link Removed

Just to add to this, regarding Search; yes, one can go through Charms & using his example begin typing N-O... once you then click on Notepad, it appears back on Desktop. But, it is, also, not necessary or the only way, to go via Charms... WinQ (all Applications), WinW (Settings) & WinF (Files)...

In the previous Quickstarts, we have introduced the app and looked at handling data requests and formatting. In this next video, we will look at binding that data to the interface. Binding and Windows 8 TemplatesData binding plays a central role in the Windows Store project templates available...

Some folks grumble about the Ribbon (technology) & having (to put up w/) it in Explorer windows. So, I thought, I'd just mention that it can be collapsed via the wee arrow @ the top-right corner. Open it when wanted & or just use the remaining tabs. I'm not sure all the available functions...

I have Folder Options "Double-click to open an item (single-click to select)" is engaged but Start menu All Programs list is failing to accord - selecting on hover and opening on single click. Anyone know a remedy? Thanks.

I can\'t seem to be able to view my browsing history in Internet Explorer for Windows 8. I tried going into Internet Options in Settings, but all I can do is delete my history, not browse it. The browser itself only has options like Pin to Start and other navigation tools, but nothing for the...

Just sharing this from another Forum, just for the hell of it. If, you disagree w/ any of it, please, don't bother beating ME up over it; no need for that. Differing opinions are ok & don't mean you have to deride another's view. Ok? Cool, thanks. 2012-09-06 00:14 Quote...

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To go to tab number 2, I want to be able to pres ctrl 2 and arrive at tab 2, but it just goes to bookmark 2.

Which is preferred? Going to All APPs (screen) for things Link Removed OR having this folder on the Taskbar? Link Removed Just curious. Cheers, Drew Link Removed

Re: Control Panel Was a time when going to CP would show all its content, all its individual components. But, can go to CP & see 'categories' & maybe, wonder which has the item sought, @ that moment. CP @ the bottom-left corner is as such. CP from All Apps is the same. However, you may...

_______ , Maybe there could be room for not finding the Win8 UI flawed or something that makes people unhappy. Maybe it is ok & there is no need to make the OS into something it's not... that being some previous OS. Many people cannot agree that it suffers because it was made for certain...

IF, y'all know this, well, that's just ducky :) Just pretend you never saw/read this. For the rest of you, here it is... For windows that include Ribbon: Example... the View tab is hit & the View Ribbon shows/opens... if, that same tab is hit, again, its Ribbon will close/no longer be...

is there a way to have the start menu's search results display all results by default, rather than initially only displaying applications, and then having to click through to settings and files? I regularly change my sound card settings, and in vista and windows 7 i could just type "sound...

1. Make Desktop the Top-Left tile & when you boot & come to the Start screen, hit ENTER. You'll go straight to Desktop OR 1. Have the Desktop tile wherever & when you boot & come to the Start screen, click on the Desktop tile. You go straight to Desktop 2. Have an Applications folder on the...

Tutorial on customizing (Navigating) your Win 8 installation: When you open Win 8 for the first time you will be very startled. You will be presented with what is called the Metro Start Menu. This replaces the well know Windows Start Menu. Do not panic! Note: This tutorial is generally for...

Recently, I saw a fellow contributor, discussing visiting Windows7. He (Ted) had been spending a majority of time w/ Win8 for several wks. But, certainly visiting 7, periodically, @ least updating & maintenance.@ the latest of such an occasion, Ted had come to find 7 'slow' & clunky or...