Chapter 17. Adding and Using Multimedia Features

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Chapter 17. Adding and Using Multimedia Features

Windows 8 includes basic features for viewing photos, watching videos, and listening to music from either the new Windows 8 UI or the Windows desktop. However, if you want to edit photos, create videos, or enjoy media from the comfort of your media cave, Windows 8 needs a few add-ons. In this chapter, you learn how to add multimedia pizzazz by installing and using Windows Essentials 2012’s Photo Gallery and Movie Maker, as well as Windows Media Center.

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