Five Features "Hidden" in Windows 8

Operating system Windows 8's new two different types of desktop environments that look and behave the same as in previous versions of Windows, as well as the Start Screen that looks fresh but not familiar with the old user.

For new users to upgrade, take some time to familiarize yourself with the workings of Microsoft's latest operating system.

Well, five of the "hidden" as quoted from TechRadar following can help ease the process of learning it.

1. Start Menu Secrets

When users hover over the lower left corner of the screen and clicking on the left, the Start Screen will be displayed.

But if that is clicked is the right mouse button, Windows 8 will feature a menu that includes access to a number of important areas like the Start Menu of the old, including the Control Panel, Command Prompt, and Task Manager.

It is much easier and faster than a similar gain access through the new Start Screen.



2. Synchronization User Account

Windows 8 supports User Account mode as in previous Windows versions. However, the operating system can also create a new user account types are synchronized with the user's Windows ID in question.

Through this account, you can access data from SkyDrive, Xbox, Hotmail / Outlook and the cloud-based services other than Microsoft.

New types of user accounts can also equalize your Windows settings (from the desktop wallpaper to the browser history) on several different computers so that can be helpful when using multiple computers.

To access this feature, launch Settings, select the "Change PC Settings", and open "Sync your settings".

3. Windows Defender

Windows Defender Application revived in Windows 8, Microsoft Security Essentials replaces.

Unlike Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Defender can ward off viruses and spyware as well as integrated in the operating system.

Defender will start automatically when the user has not installed anti-virus and anti-spyware on computers to close security gaps that exist.

4. Turn off the Fast Computers

The process of "Shutdown" in Windows 8 computers longer and convoluted compared to earlier versions of Windows as a function that is accessed from the Charms bar, then to "Settings", click the Power button, then select "Shut Down".

This process can be further shortened by selecting the desktop (without the window open) and then press the key combination [Alt] and [F4] simultaneously to bring up the same option. How long is actually available in the Windows version, but it becomes more useful in Windows 8.

5. Practical Screenshot

Windows 7 has a Snipping Tool application to descry image (screenshot), this tool is still there in Windows 8.

However, there are other, more practical for it in Windows 8. Users simply press the key combination [Windows] and [Print Screen] on the keyboard and screen capture images are saved in PNG format in the Pictures Library.