Chapter 2: Working with Apps

To do something useful with your tablet, you need to work with apps — short for applications — either ones that come with Windows 8 or ones that you install yourself. In this chapter, you learn how to install, launch, and work with apps.

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Explore the Windows Store

Install an App

Start an App

Understanding App Screens

Close an App

Switch between Apps

Update an App

Uninstall an App

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