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Chapter 2. Operating system interfaces
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Windows 8.1 has the new Start screen, but still includes the familiar desktop,
where you can do everything that you are used to doing with Windows.
Personalizing the desktop
All of the personalization settings you are familiar with, including themes,
desktop backgrounds, sounds, and colors, are still available, and you can
customize your desktop just the way you want.
Press and hold or right-click an open area on the desktop, and then tap or
click Personalize.
You can also check out new themes and desktop backgrounds in the
Personalization Gallery
.
Pinning your desktop apps
If you use an app frequently, you can pin it to the taskbar on your desktop.
To pin an app on the taskbar:
1
Open the app you want to pin.
2
Press and hold or right-click the app on the taskbar, and then tap or click
Pin this program to taskbar.
Note: If you do not see something you like, you can download more themes, or even create
your own.