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Set Up and Sync a Microsoft Account in Windows 8 (Historical)
Historical Windows 8 guide to adding a Microsoft account and enabling the operating system's original settings-sync experience across Windows 8 devices.
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How to Use the Settings Charm in Windows 8 — Video Guide (Historical)
Historical Windows 8 video guide to the Settings charm, including app-specific settings and common system controls.
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How to Use the Start and Devices Charms in Windows 8 — Video Guide (Historical)
Historical Windows 8 video guide to the Start and Devices charms and what each one did.
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Using the Share Charm in Windows 8 — Video Guide (Historical)
Historical Windows 8 guide to sharing content from compatible apps through the Share charm.
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Using the Search Charm in Windows 8 — Video Guide (Historical)
Historical Windows 8 guide to using the Search charm for apps, settings, and files.
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How to Use Refresh Your PC in Windows 8 — Video Guide (Historical)
Historical video guide to Windows 8 Refresh your PC, including what it preserves and what must be reinstalled afterward.
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How to Quickly Open Apps in Windows 8 — Video Tip (Historical)
Historical Windows 8 video tip showing how to launch apps and find programs quickly from the Start screen.