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Using the Windows® UI

The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC.

Start screen

The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in just one place.

You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps.

live tiles

User account

Zoom in/out button for live tiles

Windows® apps

These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.

A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps.

Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.

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Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8