
In Windows 8, Search has been designed for efficiency and user convenience. And unlike in Windows 7, the results are displayed, not in explorer windows, but there itself.

Microsoft has fine-tuned the search functionalities, just to offer its users a more easy and comfortable way for locating/finding applications, settings and files. If you think this is all then you are mistaken. You can even use Windows key + F to bring up Search immediately. Once accessed, the bar displays current date, day and time along with the internet connection status and battery life indicator. Just slide your mouse pointer to the right hand side top or bottom corner or use Windows+C hotkey combination to access it. For instance, the Desktop view of the new operating system lets you access the Charm bar, which gives system-wide access to Devices, Search, Sharing, System Settings and Basic Actions. The tiles, like earlier shortcut icons, in Windows 7, provide shortcuts and quick access to various applications but in a more novel way.Īlso, there are many other hidden user interface elements. The start menu which earlier in Windows 7 displayed shortcut icons on your Windows Desktop has been replaced by a display of custom tiles on the Start Screen. If you are already using Windows 8 you might be well aware of its highly styled and well-designed Metro screen.
