Post your Start Screen!

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Server 2012 / 8.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 QuadCore 3770k
    Motherboard
    Asrock Extreme 4
    Memory
    16GB Crucial Ballistix
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel embedded gpu
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Z
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC / Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Plextor pcie msata
    PSU
    Rosewill Silent Night 500W Fanless / PicoPSU
    Case
    open bench - no case enclosure
    Cooling
    Silverstone HEO2 Passive Silent
    Keyboard
    logitech washable K310
    Mouse
    logitech wired
    Browser
    ie / maxthon
    Other Info
    Totally silent. No fans at all.

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
Here's my start screen:
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And here's my desktop:
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 ; Ubuntu 13.10 x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    custom built ; ASUS UL20A-A1 laptop
    CPU
    Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.3GHz ; Intel Core2Duo @ 1.3GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z68-M PRO ; ASUS stock mobo
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 ; 4GB DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB ; Intel integrated
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 21.5" 1080p HD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SanDisk 120GB SSD; WD 500GB 7200RPM ; 250GB HDD (laptop)
    PSU
    500W 80Plus Bronze Certified
    Case
    Antec Three Hundred Illusion
    Cooling
    4 case fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v1.0
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mouse 3000
    Internet Speed
    26/22Mbps Verizon FiOS
    Other Info
    first PC build
Very nice, whs :)!

This may be a dumb question, but how do you add a custom wallpaper to Metro?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 ; Ubuntu 13.10 x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    custom built ; ASUS UL20A-A1 laptop
    CPU
    Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.3GHz ; Intel Core2Duo @ 1.3GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z68-M PRO ; ASUS stock mobo
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 ; 4GB DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB ; Intel integrated
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 21.5" 1080p HD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SanDisk 120GB SSD; WD 500GB 7200RPM ; 250GB HDD (laptop)
    PSU
    500W 80Plus Bronze Certified
    Case
    Antec Three Hundred Illusion
    Cooling
    4 case fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v1.0
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mouse 3000
    Internet Speed
    26/22Mbps Verizon FiOS
    Other Info
    first PC build
WIN+I > Change PC settings (bottom right) > Personalize > Start Screen tab (on the top right)

But this is WYSIWYG - no own pictures. For that you need an app.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Vista and Win7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2xHP, 2xGateway, 1xDell, 1xSony
    Hard Drives
    5 SSDs and 12 HDs
Thanks lol but I just answered my own question my finding the tutorial on the app to change the wallpaper :).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 ; Ubuntu 13.10 x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    custom built ; ASUS UL20A-A1 laptop
    CPU
    Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.3GHz ; Intel Core2Duo @ 1.3GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z68-M PRO ; ASUS stock mobo
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 ; 4GB DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB ; Intel integrated
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 21.5" 1080p HD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SanDisk 120GB SSD; WD 500GB 7200RPM ; 250GB HDD (laptop)
    PSU
    500W 80Plus Bronze Certified
    Case
    Antec Three Hundred Illusion
    Cooling
    4 case fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v1.0
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mouse 3000
    Internet Speed
    26/22Mbps Verizon FiOS
    Other Info
    first PC build
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I'm feeling red and black today as usual.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Y520
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 7300HQ
    Motherboard
    OEM Lenovo
    Memory
    4GB DDR4-2400
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 (2)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 1TB 5400 RPM
    Keyboard
    OEM Lenovo
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 Proteus Core
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Other Info
    PC:

    AMD Athlon X4 760K
    8GB DDR3-1866
    AMD Radeon RX 460
    Seagate 500 GB 7200 RPM
Thanks, Allison for info on Windows 8 Start Screen Customizer. Appreciate the link.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion p6230f
    CPU
    HP AMD Phenom II X4 810
    Motherboard
    FOXCONN ALOE
    Memory
    8 GBytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI/AMD Radeon HD 42
    Sound Card
    ATI/AMD SB600 - High
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SE198WFP
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate ST3750528AS
    Browser
    IE 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Mine...
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ACER Aspire 5738
Here's my desktop no point showing you start window as its a redundant un used and unwanted feature and this is what I boot into and use.
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 x64 / Windows 7 Ultimate x64 / Vista HP x86
Welcome to Eight Forums, Sonicaholic. It's good to have you here. :)

Very nice desktop, but you're off topic. :p
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
here's mine

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 x64 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    hp
    CPU
    AMd 5800k
    Motherboard
    msi
    Memory
    8gig 1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    amd radeon hd 8470
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2* aoc 27 inch full hd
    Screen Resolution
    HD(720p)
    Hard Drives
    1tb wd caviar blue
    Keyboard
    razer blackwidow ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    razer naga molten edition
    Internet Speed
    fibernet 120Mb/s
    Browser
    chrome ofcourse
^^ Nice! Why don't you name your groups?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Y520
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 7300HQ
    Motherboard
    OEM Lenovo
    Memory
    4GB DDR4-2400
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 (2)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 1TB 5400 RPM
    Keyboard
    OEM Lenovo
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 Proteus Core
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Other Info
    PC:

    AMD Athlon X4 760K
    8GB DDR3-1866
    AMD Radeon RX 460
    Seagate 500 GB 7200 RPM
MrShowdown said:
^^ Nice! Why don't you name your groups?
Click to expand...
thanks,but how do i do that and how can i set a different beckground?
this is a noob question but i am only running W8 for 2 days .
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 x64 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    hp
    CPU
    AMd 5800k
    Motherboard
    msi
    Memory
    8gig 1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    amd radeon hd 8470
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2* aoc 27 inch full hd
    Screen Resolution
    HD(720p)
    Hard Drives
    1tb wd caviar blue
    Keyboard
    razer blackwidow ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    razer naga molten edition
    Internet Speed
    fibernet 120Mb/s
    Browser
    chrome ofcourse

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Who would have thought a thread like this could be so interesting? It's given me some great ideas. Thank you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio SVE14A27CXH
    CPU
    3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7- 3632QM processor
    Motherboard
    Sony Corporation VAIO
    Memory
    8GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    2GB AMD Radeon HD 7670M

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Vista and Win7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2xHP, 2xGateway, 1xDell, 1xSony
    Hard Drives
    5 SSDs and 12 HDs
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