14 Start screen and tilesStart screen and tilesStart screen provides access to apps, friends, files and folders, and so on.You can customize the Start screen by adding, resizing, or removing tiles.You can also move tiles around and group them together.Some of the tiles are automatically updated and lets you read the newsheadlines, status updates, and so on.You can also search from the Start screen by typing the keyword andtapping or pressing the key.AppsApps are programs created specifically to utilize the metro interface ofWindows 8.1. Apps run in full-screen mode . These apps are specificallydesigned for Windows 8.1 interface. Tap or click on the app tile to launchthe app.Closing an app• If you are using a touchscreen, drag the app to the bottom of the screenand release the app.• If you are using a mouse, click and drag the app from the top of thescreen to the bottom of the screen and release the app.Snapping appsYou can view two apps simultaneously by snapping them together.To snap apps:1. Open the two apps.2. Drag and release one of the apps to the right-side of the screen to dockthe app.3. Drag and release the other app to the left-side of the screen to dockthe app.You may resize the apps by holding the resize button and dragging it.
