Computer tips (Windows 8 and email,skype)

Windows 8

Essential explanations and step-by-step guides to the Windows 8 operating system.

• What is Windows 8?
  Our guide to Microsoft's latest operating system.
• What are the differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8?
  Windows 8 looks quite different from Windows 7, but it is easy to use when you get used to it.
• How to use the Windows 8 Start Screen
  Learn how to use the Windows 8 Start Screen for opening programs, apps and shortcuts.
• How to get a Microsoft Account
  Microsoft Accounts replaced Windows Live ID and you will need one of these to use Windows 8.
• How to upgrade to Windows 8
  Find out how to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8.
• How to shut down Windows 8
  It's important to shut your computer down properly, here's how to do it in Windows 8.
• How to use the internet on Windows 8
  A guide to using Internet Explorer 10 on a computer running Windows 8.
• How to use email on Windows 8
  A very thorough guide to using the Mail app on Windows 8 computers.

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  • Email
    Guides to choosing and setting up your email account, writing and receiving messages, sending attachments, emailing multiple people simultaneously, and much more ...
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    Skype
    Comprehensive guides on using Skype to make your internet telephone calls – from downloading Skype and getting started to making video calls, chatting through Skype and more ...
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    Webcams
    No-nonsense guides on choosing and using this magical tool that allows you to see friends and family via your computer.