Microsoft has launched Windows 8, a new version of its operating system, loaded with new features both visual and functional. The most obvious change is a new customizable home screen that displays Metro icons for access to programs and applications installed on your computer and from which you can access the traditional desktop. The new Windows 8 Metro interface is specially designed to work on devices with touch screens. Microsoft not only has redesigned the Windows interface, but has also improved the Task Manager, which is now much more functional, improved File Explorer, and added new security and maintenance tools. With this book you will learn about the new Windows 8 Metro interface, practice with the Ribbon File Explorer, work with the advanced Task Manager, and use the new tools for security and maintenance so that your computer is always as well protected as possible. You will also learn to enjoy the new Metro applications (games, browser, social apps, utilities).