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Chapter 3. Essential Windows 8 Tasks

The new Windows 8 user interface is like nothing you’ve seen before on a PC. Whether you’re a newcomer to Windows or an experienced user of previous versions, Windows 8 provides a new way to enjoy local and web content on your PC. You’ll notice the changes as soon as you log on to the system. In this chapter, you learn how to log in, how to interact with the new user interface through a mouse, keyboard, or touch interface, how to lock your computer, and how to shut it down.

Logging In to Windows 8

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