Demystify 14 hidden functions in win8.1 system

win8.1 system is different from the previous system, its operation method and some functions are beyond the usual habits of users, users want to completely adapt to win8.1 The system still needs a little familiarity for a while, so let's get familiar with the powerful features of the next win8.1 system.

1. mixing Metro and desktop

Windows 7 allows you to crawl in the window can be at the edge of the screen, but Windows 8 some more progress, it began with the Metro style Pages, apps on the page (such as contacts and weather, etc.) can be placed on the left or right edge of the screen, and they can also be switched to a special mini mode. With this feature, you can view the weather forecast while working with Photoshop, or follow your Tweeter message when organizing an Excel spreadsheet. Click and drag the top of any Windows 8 app to the edge of the screen to pin it to the Metro page, then pull it out of the black edge band to restore full screen view, and also have two Metro Windows 8 apps available at the same time show.

2. Using shortcut keys

The screenshot function introduced by Windows 7 still exists under Win 8 system, but the method of getting screenshots is much simpler —— only need to hold down Windows and both The PrtScm button stores the captured PNG image into the screenshot folder in the gallery. In addition, press the Win C button to bring up Windows 8 Charms, press the Win X button to display the hidden start menu mentioned earlier, press the Win D button to switch from any other location in Win 8 to the desktop app. .

If you're using a full-screen Win 8app, right-click the mouse to bring up the app's menu, or if you're at the start page, right-click to bring up a link to all of the system's software. Left click on the lower right hand side of the start page to arrange your small tiles and app to column format. These are the shortcuts I like and use very often.

3. Simple Reloading

In the past, reinstalling Windows often required a variety of product keys, DVDs, and backup issues, which could take you half a day. But now it's different, Win 8 simplifies the whole process, and reloading can be done with just a few clicks of the mouse.

From the settings Charm, go directly to the Change PC Settings link. Under the General tab, you can see that you can <;re-refresh your computer> or <;Remove everything”. Use the first option to restore Windows to factory settings, but keep your personal documents, folders, and personalization intact. If Windows is slow, or there is a problem with the operating system settings, or if your hardware/software settings have failed, you can choose this option. The second option completes a complete reload, which erases all your files and hard drives, so make sure you've backed up everything before. When your Windows does have a very serious problem, such as a virus or a lot of spy malware, or when you want to put your computer on eBay, you need to use this method to restore the computer to its original state. Previous123Next page Total 3 pages