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How to Manage Your Live Tiles in Windows 8

Oct 23, 2012 09:13 PM

Windows 8 Start Screen with various app tiles including Calendar, Internet Explorer, Mail, and Photos.

The new Windows 8 is only days away from its mass public release on Friday, October 26th. And there's a ton of new features you'll need to get used to, either on your computer or your tablet. One of them is the Live Tiles, which provide users with live information and is way more aesthetically pleasing than the traditional Windows layout.

Windows 8 Start Menu displaying various app tiles and widgets.

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The new Tiles system adds another level of functionality and information for the user, but it definitely takes some getting used to. The video below by Pureinfotech will cover all you need to know to help speed up the learning curb of Live Tiles, covering how to remove live tiles from the Start screen, uninstalling a Windows Store app, adjusting tile size, turning live tiles on or off, and relocating a live tile.

What do you think about the new Live Tiles in Windows 8?

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