In Windows 8 there are two versions of Internet Explorer you can use - the original desktop version, or this new full screen Windows 8 style version which is specially designed to be easy to use and navigate using a tablet or touchscreen device

It also features a new Reading View which changes the layout of a webpage, removing unnecessary images etc to make it a lot easier to read on a small screen device such as a tablet

More details on Internet Explorer 11 can be found here

Recipes, cooking tips & techniques, wine/cocktail guide, shopping list and meal planner

Information about diet and exercise with tools to help you track calories and workout schedules

UK and World news headlines

All the latest sport news

Financial news

Travel information from around the world

Latest weather forecast and maps, as well as statistical information relating to the weather

Bing Maps allow you to view road and satellite maps of the world, see traffic information and plan routes

Microsoft Reader is the built in alternative to Adobe Reader - for viewing PDF files

This Win 8 App allows you to use your webcam to capture images and record video clips, it also has a panorama feature

N.B. The Camera app can also be accessed from the lock screen on your device by swiping downwards

Allows you to view your photos, also includes basic editing tools

Browse your music collection, purchase music online or listen to music and streaming radio

Browse and watch from a large collection of streaming videos

Lots of free and paid games for you to play

This is the built in email application to allow you to send/receive emails from any of your email account such as Google Mail, Hotmail, Yahoo etc

The clue is in the title - basically an electronic calendar/diary to store important dates and appointments

The People app allows you to store contact information, as well as connect to contacts on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter

Simple interface to allow you to scan in documents and photos

Alarm Clock, Stopwatch and Timer

Standard/Scientific Calculator and Unit Converter

Allows you to record your voice etc using the computers microphone

Allows you to create a reading list to read later, you can easily add items using the Share menu on the Charms Bar whilst browsing the web or using your favorites programs

Allows you to make voice/video calls to other Skype users, as well as instant messaging, file sharing and for a fee you can send texts and make calls to mobiles and landlines

Lots of information on getting the most from Windows 8