Chapter 6

Performing Day-to-Day Tasks with Apps

You can use the Windows apps to perform many useful tasks, including searching for apps, settings, and files; getting directions; looking up a weather forecast; performing calculations; and setting alarms and timers.

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Search Your PC

Configure the Cortana Voice Assistant

Control Your PC with Cortana

Configure Skype

Call Someone Using Skype

Display a Location on a Map

Get Directions to a Location

Check Your Weather Forecast

Check Another City’s Weather Forecast

Perform Calculations

Record a Voice Memo

Set an Alarm

Write a Note

Search Your PC

After you have used your PC for a while and have created ...

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