尽管Windows 8本质上是混合的，但这并不意味着您不能在传统的台式机和笔记本电脑上使用它。它工作得很好，而且在大多数情况下比Windows 7 更快。但是Windows 8做的事情与您在以前版本的^{(Windows 8)}Windows中可能已经习惯的完全不同。您将需要进行试验，并且您可能希望进行比过去习惯做的更多的定制。一旦你完成了几个步骤和学习经验，你就可以开始了，你会很有成效。这是如何做：

步骤 1^{(Step 1)}。了解有关Windows 8的基础知识^{(Windows 8)}

首先，您必须掌握基础知识并学习Windows 8的核心功能。

Windows 8中最大的新奇之处在于开始屏幕^(Start)——一个美化的全屏开始菜单^{(Start Menu)}。您应该知道的一件事是如何启动它：Windows 8 简介：访问开始屏幕的^{(Start Screen)}六种^(Six)方法。

要完全了解“开始^(Start)”屏幕的工作原理，您应该知道磁贴^(tile)是什么以及它是如何工作的。我们为您准备了完美的教程：介绍 Windows 8：什么是Tiles？

Charms是Windows 8中的另一个重要元素，因为它们可以帮助您导航、配置^{(configure and interact)}不同的服务、设备和应用程序并与之交互。您将在本教程中了解所有关于它们的信息：Windows 8简介：什么是魅力^(Charms)？

PC 设置^{(PC Settings)}是一个轻量级的控制面板^{(Control Panel)}，它提供了额外的设置。您可以从本教程中了解如何访问它：Windows 8 简介：访问 PC 设置^{(Access PC Settings)}的五种方法。

最后但并非最不重要的一点是，您将需要一些有关关闭或重新启动计算机的新程序的指示。本教程解释了它是如何工作的： 5 Ways to Shut Down or Restart a Windows 8 Computer or Device。

现在您已经了解了在Windows 8中找到自己的方式所需的基础知识，是时候进入第二步了。

步骤 2^{(Step 2)}。安装您需要的所有桌面程序^{(Desktop Programs)}

您常用的桌面程序在Windows 8中的运行与在早期版本的Windows中一样。如果您使用的是传统台式机或笔记本电脑^{(desktop or laptop)}，您应该继续安装所有您喜欢的程序。

只需^(Simply)忽略Windows 8应用程序并专注于您的常规程序。

步骤 3^{(Step 3)}。测试内置的 Windows 8^{(Built-in Windows 8)} 应用程序^(Apps)

安装程序后，请专注于与Windows 8捆绑的应用程序。你会发现一些有趣的宝石。

如果您在了解Windows 8应用程序的不同之处需要一些帮助，您应该阅读本指南：什么是Windows 8 应用程序^(App)？它与^(Different)桌面应用程序^{(Desktop Application)}有何不同？^(How)我们还添加了一系列非常有用的应用程序使用技巧：Windows 8简介：7使用应用程序的^(Apps)技巧^(Tips)。它们会派上用场，尤其是在第一次试用应用程序时。

决定^(Decide)您要保留哪些应用程序以及要删除哪些应用程序。

第 4 步^{(Step 4)}。检查商店以获取其他有用的应用程序^(Apps)

然后，转到 Windows应用商店^(Store)并检查在那里找到的应用程序。你会发现一些很酷的宝石值得使用。我们的两个建议：维基百科应用程序^{(Wikipedia app)}和Kindle 应用程序^{(Kindle app)}。

如果您需要有关如何使用应用商店^(Store)的指导，请查看本教程：Windows 8 简介：Windows应用商店^{(Windows Store)}完整指南^{(Complete Guide)}

步骤 5^{(Step 5)}。卸载不需要的应用程序和程序^{(Apps and Programs)}

现在，您知道要使用哪些应用程序和程序^{(apps and programs)}，删除所有不需要的应用程序和程序。我们有完美的指南来帮助您：

• ^(Six)删除或卸载Windows 程序和应用程序的^{(Windows Programs and Apps)}六种方法
• 如何添加或删除^(Remove)（取消）需要的Windows 功能^{(Windows Features)}、程序或应用程序^{(Programs or Apps)}
• ^(Roundup)软件卸载程序^{(Software Uninstallers)}综述- 回顾IObit 、^(IObit) Ashampoo和^{(Ashampoo vs)} Revo

如果您不使用混合（平板电脑/笔记本电脑），则应牢记这条“黄金”规则：如果同一事物有桌面应用程序^{(desktop application)}和Windows 8应用程序，请保留^{(Windows 8)}桌面应用程序^{(desktop application)}。举^(Just)个例子：Skype应用看起来不错，而且很酷。但是，它还处于起步阶段，无法提供与桌面应用程序^{(desktop application)}相同的丰富功能。至少现在不会。还需要几个月的开发，直到它们在功能方面^{(feature wise)}达到同等水平。

步骤 6。自定义开始屏幕

现在您的应用程序和程序^{(apps and programs)}都已准备就绪，请继续自定义“开始^(Start)”屏幕。以您想要的方式安排一切。^{(Arrange everything)}这里有一些指南可以帮助您：

• 将所有内容固定到Windows 8开始屏幕的^{(Start Screen)}完整指南^{(Complete Guide)}
• 介绍 Windows 8：在开始屏幕上对快捷方式进行分组^{(Group Shortcuts)}并为其命名^{(Start Screen and Name Them)}
• 如何在Windows 8开始屏幕^{(Start Screen)}上添加显示时间的时钟^(Clock)

步骤 7. 自定义桌面

最后但同样重要的是，也可以自定义您的桌面^(Desktop)。让它看起来像你想要的那样，添加一些有用的快捷方式等。这里有一些你应该考虑阅读的指南：

• 如何在Windows 8中启动^(Boot)到桌面^(Desktop)并跳过^(Skip)开始屏幕^{(Start Screen)}
• 下载^(Download)PC 设置^{(PC Settings)}的桌面快捷方式^{(Desktop Shortcut)}，适用于Windows 8
• 下载^(Download)“关闭 Windows^{(Shut Down Windows)} ”菜单的快捷方式^(Shortcut)

结论

我们所有的阅读建议都将帮助您成为流利且快乐的Windows 8用户。如果您正在寻找其他有趣且有用的指南来阅读，请不要犹豫，查看以下建议。

The Windows 8 Customization Guide for the Traditional PC User

Even though Windows 8 is hybrid in nature, it dоesn't mean you cannot use iton traditional desktops and laptops. It workѕ just fine and, most times, faster than Windowѕ 7. But Windows 8 does thingѕ quite differently from what you may have been υsed to in previоus versions of Windows. You will need to experiment, аnd you will probably want to do more customizаtion than you have been accustomed to do doing in the past. Once you go thrоugh a couрle of stepѕ and learnіng experiences, you arе good to go and you will be prodυctive. Here's how:

Step 1. Learn the Basics about Windows 8

First, you must get the basics right and learn the core features of Windows 8.

The biggest novelty in Windows 8 is the Start screen - a glorified full-screen Start Menu. One of the things you should know is how to launch it: Introducing Windows 8: Six Ways to Access the Start Screen.

To completely understand how the Start screen works, you should know what a tile is and how it works. We've got the perfect tutorial for you: Introducing Windows 8: What are the Tiles?.

Charms are another important element in Windows 8, as they help you navigate, configure and interact with different services, devices and apps. You will learn all about them, in this tutorial: Introducing Windows 8: What are the Charms?.

PC Settings is a lightweight Control Panel, which offers additional settings. You can learn how to access it from this tutorial: Introducing Windows 8: Five Ways to Access PC Settings.

Last but not least, you will need some pointers on the new procedure for shutting down or restarting your computer. This tutorial explains how it all works: 5 Ways to Shut Down or Restart a Windows 8 Computer or Device.

Now that you have learned the basics you need in order to find your way in Windows 8, it is time to go to step two.

Step 2. Install all the Desktop Programs You Need

Your usual desktop programs work in Windows 8 as well as they did in earlier versions of Windows. If you are using a traditional desktop or laptop, you should go ahead and install all your favorite programs.

Simply ignore Windows 8 apps and focus on your regular programs.

Step 3. Test the Built-in Windows 8 Apps

Once you have your programs installed, focus on the apps that are bundled with Windows 8. You will find some interesting gems.

If you need some help in understanding what's different about Windows 8 apps, you should read this guide: What is a Windows 8 App? How is it Different from a Desktop Application?. We also added a collection of very useful tips for when working with apps: Introducing Windows 8: 7 Tips for Working with Apps. They will come in handy, especially when trying out apps for the very first time.

Decide which apps you would like to keep and which you would like to remove.

Step 4. Check the Store for Other Useful Apps

Then, go to the Windows Store and check the apps found there. You will find some cool gems that are worth using. Two recommendations from us: the Wikipedia app and the Kindle app.

If you need some guidance on how to use the Store, check this tutorial: Introducing Windows 8: The Complete Guide to the Windows Store

Step 5. Uninstall the Apps and Programs You Don't Need

Now, that you know what apps and programs you want to use, remove all those you don't need. We have the perfect guides to help you:

• Six Ways to Remove or Uninstall Windows Programs and Apps
• How to Add or Remove (Un)Wanted Windows Features, Programs or Apps
• Roundup of Software Uninstallers - Reviewing IObit vs Ashampoo vs Revo

If you are not using a hybrid (tablet/laptop), you should keep in mind this "golden" rule: if there is a desktop application and a Windows 8 app for the same thing, keep the desktop application. Just to give you an example: the Skype app looks good and it is pretty cool. However, it is at its infancy and cannot offer the same wealth of features like the desktop application. At least not for now. It will take another few months of development until they are on par, feature wise.

Step 6. Customize the Start screen

Now that your apps and programs are in order, go ahead and customize the Start screen. Arrange everything the way you want to. Here are some guides to help you out:

• The Complete Guide to Pinning Everything to the Windows 8 Start Screen
• Introducing Windows 8: Group Shortcuts on the Start Screen and Name Them
• How to Add a Clock Showing the Time on the Windows 8 Start Screen

Step 7. Customize the Desktop

Last but not least, customize your Desktop too. Make it look the way you want to, add some useful shortcuts, etc. Here are a few guides you should consider reading:

• How to Boot to the Desktop in Windows 8 & Skip the Start Screen
• Download a Desktop Shortcut to PC Settings, for Windows 8
• Download the Shortcut for the "Shut Down Windows" Menu

Conclusion

All our reading suggestions should help you become fluent and a happy Windows 8 user. If you are looking for other interesting and helpful guides to read, don't hesitate to check the recommendations below.

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