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Setup for a new Windows 8 PC

Here are some useful resources for setting up a new Windows 8 PC:

Basics:

  • MS Security Essentials
  • Dropbox if needed
  • Logmein if needed
  • Remove other non-useful security apps
  • Remove any unneeded vendor apps
  • Windows Essentials 2012 (See Verge writeup)
  • Kindle Reader
  • VLC
  • Notepad++
  • Toolbox for Windows 8

Keyboard shortcuts:

  • Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Settings: Win + I
  • Charms: Win + C or corner mouse or edge swipe.
  • Search Files: Win + F
  • Devices: Win + D
  • Search Windows & Web: Win + S

Getting around:

  • Start Screen
  • Apps View
  • Desktop

More (including helpful videos): http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/getting-around-tutorial

By Marc Carson, Wednesday January 1, 2014.
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