In this chapter, we look at Mail, Photos, Videos, and Music. These built-in apps enhance the Windows 8 experience and are simple to learn.

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Mail, Photos, Video, and Music

Using the Mail App

Our look at four key apps in the Windows 8 modern UI begins with an app that’s as simple to use as its name implies—Mail. Mail allows you to access several different email accounts from one location. Since many people have multiple email accounts, the Mail app accommodates them by allowing for them to receive all their mail in one location.

The Mail app allows you to set up accounts from

• Hotmail.com

• Live.com

• MSN.com

• Exchange

• Office 365

• Outlook.com

• Google

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Setting Up a Mail Account

When you first start Mail, you are prompted to ...

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