Windows 8 For Power Users?

I find that a common issue with the Start Screen that Desktoppers will find is that the items that were on the start menu aren't on Start Screen. A simple fix. For Computer, go to Start and type in Computer, right click and Pin to Start. On the Desktop, right click on folders, Libraries, or drives and hit Pin to Start. It makes tile shortcuts that you can drag around so it's easy to access.

Here's mine for guidance if needed... :)

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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
Why not pin your apps and folders in groups? I have a section for Windows RT, a section for Windows Desktop, a section for Windows Explorer (which includes the Control Panel and Recycle Bin), and a section for Administrative Tools.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows Server 2012 Standard w/Hyper-V
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ProBook 4430s
    CPU
    Intel Core i3-2310M
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Hard Drives
    80GB Intel 320 SSD
    500GB Samsung Momentus
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