Able to change Apps to Programs? And some help please?

Cyanide

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Yo, EightForums!

I'm Cyanide. I was a member on Windows 7 Forum for quite sometime, until my laptop broke and I needed to get a new laptop. So now I have the new laptop with Windows 8.

Is there any way you can change the apps on the start menu to be programs so I can view them as windows on my Desktop? Like Skype and Video or Music. Because I don't really like having to change from app to app to app to desktop to do what I want.

Also, any tips for a newbie to Windows 8? Because literally this is my first day with Windows 8. Are there customizable themes yet or not yet?


I added my specs already.

Thanks!
-Nide
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit 9200 Multiprocessor Free
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett-Packard
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3110M CPU @ 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Hewlett-Packard 1843
    Memory
    6.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
    Sound Card
    1) IDT High Definition Audio CODEC (2) Intel(R) Display Audio
    Hard Drives
    TOSHIBA MQ01ABD075
    Internet Speed
    1.1Mbps-3Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton Internet Security

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit 9200 Multiprocessor Free
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett-Packard
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3110M CPU @ 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Hewlett-Packard 1843
    Memory
    6.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
    Sound Card
    1) IDT High Definition Audio CODEC (2) Intel(R) Display Audio
    Hard Drives
    TOSHIBA MQ01ABD075
    Internet Speed
    1.1Mbps-3Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton Internet Security

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
Thanks guys. You each get rep. Im marking this solved.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit 9200 Multiprocessor Free
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett-Packard
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3110M CPU @ 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Hewlett-Packard 1843
    Memory
    6.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
    Sound Card
    1) IDT High Definition Audio CODEC (2) Intel(R) Display Audio
    Hard Drives
    TOSHIBA MQ01ABD075
    Internet Speed
    1.1Mbps-3Mbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton Internet Security
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