Now we will discuss how to configure Window 8. There is nothing particularly complicated in this process, but beginners may have some difficulties. Based on this, we will try to give some advice on this topic.
Desktop: Setting up Windows 8 on a laptop and computer
Let's start our conversation with personalization issues. To begin with, it should be noted that the tips described below can be implemented both on a personal computer and on a laptop. The "Personalization" menu is called up by right-clicking on an empty spot on the desktop. Next, in the list of the appeared context menu, find the item of the same name that you need to click with the left mouse button.
Here you can add or exclude special desktop icons "User Files", "Network", "Trash", "Computer". It is also possible to change the icon of one or more of the listed shortcuts.
Background selection
After completing certain actions, which includes setting Window 8, do not forget to click on the "OK" or "Apply" button so that the entered parameters are fixed by the operating system. Next, we will deal with the background settings. To do this, go to the item of the same name from the window above. A special window will open that allows you to specify the location of the image, select a single or several pictures for the background. If you specify several, each image will be able to replace the previous one after the set time. Here you can tell the system exactly how to place the selected background image (stretch, display in the center, transfer original proportions, duplicate). The order of the change of pictures also depends on your preference.
You can choose a picture for your desktop much faster. Open the folder that contains the desired image and right-click on the picture. In the menu that appears, select the item about placing the image on the desktop.
Topic
Note that the Window 8 setting also includes a choice of the main theme. Personalization allows you to create, and then save your own theme. For this purpose, it is necessary to set a certain number of pictures for the desktop and set the design color for the windows. Next, click on the "Save Theme" button. This style of design will always be available in the future. Here you can install or change the theme. By default, there are three topics that you can use. It is enough to click once on the selected design with the left mouse button. In addition, you can download additional topics online. Conveniently, the setup of Window 8 provides an instant transition from the personalization window to the official Microsoft website. New resources for the Windows system regularly appear on this resource. You can download them for free by adding to your system.
We are also able to change the color in the design of themes. For this purpose, select the item called "Color" in the personalization. A window will appear in which the ability to make changes to the colors of the taskbar and window borders is available. To change the color, select the preferred square-pattern, determine the color intensity, add the desired settings to the hue, including brightness and saturation.
Screensaver
You can change the factory settings of Windows 8 with regard to the screen saver. The splash screen button is located in the lower right corner of the Personalization window. We can choose a screensaver, set the interval for its appearance.
Next, set the screen saver settings, if necessary. At the final stage, we make power adjustments. We indicate after what time the display will turn off, and the computer will also be put into sleep mode.
Windows 8 - Network Setup: Details
First of all, we’ll find the Internet access icon in the system tray. After that, right-click the mouse to launch the
context menu. We find there a point that will allow you to open a network control center, as well as shared access. In the window that appears, we can go directly to
setting up the Internet.If you want to make certain settings in the main parameters of the adapter (specify a mask, DNS, IP), first refer to the item “Parameter changes”. However, if the data has already been entered or you do not need to specify them, select the item that is responsible for creating, as well as setting up a new connection or network. Next, you must follow all the instructions of the system.
As a result, you will proceed to indicate the password and login for access to the Internet (if your connection needs such parameters). All data for access should be indicated by your Internet provider, and you can find some of them by visiting the official website of the company providing this service.
Sound
To begin with, you can customize various system sounds. Open “Personalization”, go to the link “Sound”. Choose a sound scheme, if necessary, save your own. Next, listen to the available sounds, if desired, replacing some of them with your own.