In this tutorial, we will share some basic tips about Windows 8.1, which will also be helpful in Windows 8 and Win 10, which will help you in day to day normal usage.
1. Access Shutdown, Command Prompt, and More
Microsoft has removed the start button from Win 8, and it reverted it to Windows 8.1. It is similar to the Start button found on Windows 7. Left-click on the button redirects you to the Start Screen. At the same time, on the right-click, it will show options for Programs and Features, Mobility Center, Power Options, Event Viewer, System, Device Manager, Network Connections, Disk Management, Command Prompt, Command Prompt (Admin), Task Manager, Control Panel, File Explorer, Search, Run, Shut down or sign out and Desktop.
2. Log In Directly To Desktop
When you start your Windows 8.1 / 8 PC, it takes you to the Start Screen / Metro UI by default. To go to the Desktop instead of the start screen – right-click on the desktop toolbar, select Properties, and go to the Navigation tab. Select “When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start.”
When you restart your PC, you will directly login to Desktop instead of the start screen.
3. Customize Home Screen Tiles
You can resize the Tiles by right click on any Tiles of Start Screen in Windows 8.1. Besides resizing icons, you can move and group tiles; go to your Start Screen and right-click out of the tiles. After grouping your tiles, you can also name them by filling in the Name Group field.
4. Customize Start Screen Background
Windows 8.1 allows you to customize your start screen. Just swipe the Settings Charm menu and tap on Settings. Click on Personalize to change the colors of the background.