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8. Using the Start Menu and Taskbar

Wallace Wang

(1)San Diego, California, USA

The simplest way to control your computer is through the Start menu. The Start menu provides quick access to all your installed programs so you can control your computer. In addition, the Start menu can display constantly changing information such as sports scores, stock quotes, or the latest world news. By knowing how to use and customize the Start menu, you can make the Start menu a shortcut to getting more done with your computer.

Three ways to open the Start menu include:

  • Pressing the Windows key on the keyboard

  • Clicking the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the ...

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