This is not so much of a tweak, but instead a reminder of the abilities brought forward in “Update 1” for keyboard and mouse users. Taking Advantage of new Windows 8.1 Update 1 features Done – now you can easily use the mouse to minimize Windows Store apps to the taskbar by moving your mouse into the upper right hand corner when they are running.Within the Taskbar area, find and check the box that states: “Show Windows Store apps on the taskbar”.When the properties menu appears, head to the “Taskbar” tab (which should already be selected).Using this method, you would not have to switch completely away from your desktop and thus would enable a more efficient workflow. If you are a heavy desktop user but occasionally use a few Windows 8 style apps it might be a good idea to allow them to be minimized to the desktop’s legacy taskbar for easy access. Minimize Window Store apps to the taskbar Done – your Start Button will now display a list of apps to you when pressed, instead of the default Windows 8 Start Screen.If you wish to see your legacy desktop applications listed before your Windows 8 apps, be sure to also check the box entitled: “List Desktop apps first in the Apps view when it’s sorted by category”.Within the navigation area, find the “Start Screen” section below and check the box that states: “Show the Apps view automatically when I go to Start”.When the properties menu appears, head to the “Navigation” tab. ![]() Go to the legacy desktop and right click on the taskbar – click “Properties”.If you wish to see a list of your installed apps when you click the Start Button on the desktop, then follow the steps below. ![]() By default, the Start Button now takes you to the Windows 8 Start Screen, but we can change that. In previous versions of Windows, clicking on the Start Button would open a Start Menu from which you could view and run any of your installed programs.
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