5. Personalizing Windows

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In this chapter you find out how to customize the look and feel of Windows to your own personal satisfaction.

Personalizing the Start Screen

Personalizing the Lock Screen

Configuring Other Windows Settings

Whether you’re new to computers or have some experience under your belt, Windows 8.1 is a horse of a different color. Lots of different colors, actually, as you can see from the colorful tiles on the Start screen.

Fortunately, there are some simple things you can do to personalize Windows. You can rearrange the tiles on the Start screen, pick different background colors and images, and otherwise make Windows 8.1 ...

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