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The Windows 8 Start Screen
The Windows 8 Start screen displays a list of default and custom Live
Tiles, which act as a shortcut to Control Panel, Windows Explorer,
Weather app, RSS, Windows Store, Internet Explorer, and other
installed applications.
Live Tiles on your Start screen change and update in real time so you
can get real-time updates about news or sports, check what your
friends are up to, and get the latest weather forecast.
The tile-based user interface gives you direct access to your most
recently used applications, Emails, photos, music, videos, contacts,
Facebook & Twitter updates, and frequently viewed websites. You can
pin desired or favorite apps as Live Tile s to cu sto mi ze the Start screen.
You also can personalize the Start screen by setting your favorite
picture as the wallpaper.
NOTE: Live Tiles can be added or removed by using Pin or Unpin
options.

How to access the Start screen

Follow either method to access the Start screen:
• Press the Windows button .
• Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms, and
then touch the Start icon .

Get to know Windows 8

You can touch the Dell getting started tile on the Start screen to
explore Windows 8.