The Windows 8 Metro Start Screen is a bold new direction for Microsoft's flagship operating system. Love it or hate it, Windows 8 is definitely generating its share of buzz. In this video slideshow, CIO.com Assistant Managing Editor Shane O'Neill walks through the new Metro Start Screen and the various Windows 8 apps and navigation features. Windows 8 Interface: Metro Start Screen CIO.com’s Shane O’Neill gives you an overview of the Metro Start Screen from the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Windows 8: Moving between Metro Screen and Traditional Desktop “Image by YouTube.com If you don’t like the Metro Start Screen, there’s an alternative – CIO.com’s Shane O’Neill shows you how to switch between the new display and the traditional Windows desktop. Windows 8: What are Charms? “Image by YouTube.com One of the newest features in Windows 8 is the concept of Charms. CIO.com’s Shane O’Neill shows you how to access them from the side of the screen. Windows 8: The Windows App Store “Image by YouTube.com CIO.com’s Shane O’Neill gives the highlights of the new Windows App Store, including a needs-improvement search functionality. Windows 8: Thumbnail List of Last 7 Apps Open “Image by YouTube.com Similar to the Alt+Tab function in Windows 7, the thumbnail list in Windows 8 Consumer Preview gives you a clickable image of the last 7 apps, games or Web pages you had open. CIO.com’s Shane O’Neill shows you where this is located. Windows 8: Semantic Zoom and Grouping Apps “Image by YouTube.com CIO.com’s Shane O’Neill shows you how to zoom in and out to get a better view of your apps, and how to group multiple apps into a single category, a new feature of Windows 8. Windows 8: Internet Explorer 10 Overview “Image by YouTube.com The Windows 8 Consumer Preview includes the debut of Internet Explorer 10. CIO.com’s Shane O’Neill offers an overview of the new browser, and how to switch to the more traditional look and feel. Windows 8: Refresh and Reset “Image by YouTube.com New features of Windows 8 lets users refresh their operating system while keeping their data, or completely reset their system (if they’re selling or recycling the PC). CIO’s Shane O’Neill shows how to access these new features. Related content opinion Website spoofing: risks, threats, and mitigation strategies for CIOs In this article, we take a look at how CIOs can tackle website spoofing attacks and the best ways to prevent them. By Yash Mehta Dec 01, 2023 5 mins CIO Cyberattacks Security brandpost Sponsored by Catchpoint Systems Inc. Gain full visibility across the Internet Stack with IPM (Internet Performance Monitoring) Today’s IT systems have more points of failure than ever before. Internet Performance Monitoring provides visibility over external networks and services to mitigate outages. By Neal Weinberg Dec 01, 2023 3 mins IT Operations brandpost Sponsored by Zscaler How customers can save money during periods of economic uncertainty Now is the time to overcome the challenges of perimeter-based architectures and reduce costs with zero trust. By Zscaler Dec 01, 2023 4 mins Security feature LexisNexis rises to the generative AI challenge With generative AI, the legal information services giant faces its most formidable disruptor yet. That’s why CTO Jeff Reihl is embracing and enhancing the technology swiftly to keep in front of the competition. By Paula Rooney Dec 01, 2023 6 mins Generative AI Digital Transformation Cloud Computing Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe