

However, in this article we will explore the new Start Screen by using our mouse and see how that works.

This means that the user interface and the navigation style is pretty much the same on the PCs with touchscreens, tablets and mobile phones. Windows 8 was designed in so called metro style, which is primarily intended for devices with touchscreens such as tablets and smart phones. The Start Screen is very different from the Start menu which was available in earlier versions of Windows. When we log into Windows 8, we will see the Start Screen. Key terms: start, screen, Windows, corner, applications, hand, apps, left, upper, new, interface Objectives: Learn about the new Start Screen, how to use active corners, how to switch between applications and how to close them.
