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Using the Start Menu and Taskbar

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The simplest way to control your computer is through the Start menu. The Start menu provides quick access to all your installed programs so you can control your computer. In addition, the Start menu can display constantly changing information such as sports scores, stock quotes, or the latest world news. By knowing how to use and customize the Start menu, you can make the Start menu a shortcut to getting more done with your computer.

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Wang, W. (2016). Using the Start Menu and Taskbar. In: Absolute Beginners Guide to Computing. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-2289-8_8

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