Windows 8 / 8.1 Features

Question 1

Side-By-Side Apps

Answer 1

• Use screen space intelligently
• Drag from edge & place on side
• Use keyboard
  
  • Windows + Left arrow
  • Windows + Right arrow

Question 2

Moder UI

Answer 2

• Microsoft Common User Interface
  
  • Popularized by Windows 8 , Xbox , Windows Phone
  • Start screen
• Formally Metro UI (trademark conflicts)
• Combination of typeface , graphical style & animation

Question 3

Pining

Answer 3

• Put application icon on task bar

- Windows 7 & Windows 8 / 8.1

Question 4

Multi-monitor Taskbar

Answer 4

-Separate monitors can have different settings

• Show task button on
  
  • All taskbars
  • Main task bar & taskbar where window is open
  • Taskbar where window is open
• Buttons on other taskbar
  
  • Always combine , hide labels
  • Combine when taskbar is full
  • Never combine

Question 5

Charms

Answer 5

• Shortcuts available at anytime
  
  • Search , share , settings, etc
• Use keyboard , mouse , or touch
  
  • Windows + C
  • Mouse on button or top right corner
  • Swipe from right edge towards center

Question 6

Powershell

Answer 6

• Command line for system administrators
  
  • Included with Windows 8 / 8.1
• Extend Command line functions
  
  • Uses cmdlets (command-lets)
  • Powershell scripts & functions
  • Standalone executables