The introduction of Microsoft Windows 8 has been received with less than stellar reviews. Microsoft has remedied the issue by releasing Windows 8.1, but this OS is still vastly different from previous installments. This is because Microsoft is using the new edition on tablets as well as smartphones, so they want the interface to be similar to that of Google’s Android platform and Apples iOS system. Unfortunately for laptop users, the new changes have been too overwhelming. Fortunately, there are a few tips and tricks which make Windows 8.1 more tolerable.
Shutting Down
Creating a Viable Start Menu
Hyperlinking
One of the biggest advantages to owning a Microsoft 8.1 product is the ability to utilize Word and Office. Both of these word processors are excellent for spell and grammar checking. However, each of these programs also feature the ability to insert hyperlinks which come in handy when sending emails or copywriting. This is especially true for anyone who freelances as an affiliate marketer, because hyperlinks are so much more appealing than naked URL’s. To add a hyperlink to a Word document, you must first copy a URL from the URL bar of a website. After doing this, you must type the text which you wish to hyperlink. You then highlight the text by moving the cursor to the left of the first letter to be highlighted. You then left click on the mouse and use the cursor to scroll right, across the desired text. Once the words, “click here” or “special offer” have been highlighted, simply right click the mouse and a small window of options will open. The third option will say “Hyperlink…”. Right click on this option and a second window titled insert hyperlink will open. In the top, far left corner, the words “Link to:” will be written. Beneath them will be four options but you want to make sure the “Existing File or Web Page”option is highlighted. From there, you simply paste your copied URL into the box labeled “Address:”. Once this is done, the selected text should appear blue within the document with an underline beneath. Now you can copy the document and insert into an email or even an HTML document and the hyperlink will lead people to the desired website.
Optional Menu Screen
There’s an actual windows key on every product running Windows 8.1. On earlier versions, this did little help the PC function better, but on 8.1 this key opens a lot of doors. The Windows key is located on the bottom row of the keyboard between the “Alt” and function (Fn) keys. Just pressing this key brings up the start menu (or Metro screen) without having to scroll to the bottom of the screen. However, holding down the windows key and pressing “Q” will open a new window which shows all the Windows 8.1 apps. From here, you can access, news music and videos or search for the app for which you are looking.
Custom Background
To add a custom background to Windows 8.1, you must first download an image from the web. You can find a plethora of images via Google search and you simply need to download one of them. To do this, move your cursor over the image and right click. Select the option “Save as” and a new window will open where you can name your image. Once it’s saved you need to go to the start window and enter the name of the image. Once the image opens left click and select the option “Set as Desktop Background”. The change will be instantaneous, and you can also use this method for pictures you took yourself.
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