What is the primary way to access applications in Windows 8?
In Windows 8, the primary way to access applications is through the Start screen. The Start screen is a full-screen interface that displays live tiles representing applications and other features. To access the Start screen, you can do the following:
1. Move the mouse cursor to the lower-left corner of the screen and click the Start button that appears. Alternatively, you can press the Windows key on your keyboard.
2. On a touch-enabled device, swipe in from the right edge of the screen to open the Charms bar and tap on the Start charm.
Once you are on the Start screen, you can scroll horizontally to view more applications. To launch an application, simply click or tap on its tile. If you have a large number of applications installed, you can also use the search function on the Start screen to quickly find and launch an application by typing its name.
Additionally, you can pin your favorite or frequently used applications to the Start screen for easier access. To do this, right-click on an application tile in the Start screen (or long-press on a touch-enabled device) and select "Pin to Start." The application's tile will then appear on the Start screen for quick access.
Overall, the Start screen is the central hub for accessing and launching applications in Windows 8.