This is the new area to change common settings in the Windows 8 interface, and contains settings for most items that a home user would need to change
The table below explains what can be changed in each section under PC Settings - highlighted items are explained in further detail in relevant sections:-
Personalize > |
This first screen contains shortcuts to Lock screen, Account picture and Picture password settings, and also allows you to view recently used settings |
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PC and devices > |
Lock screen |
Change your lock screen picture or enable slideshow Configure what apps display information on the lock screen Enable/disable camera access from lock screen |
Display |
Change screen resolution and orientation |
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Bluetooth |
Turn bluetooth on/off and manage bluetooth devices |
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Devices |
View connected devices and add/remove existing devices |
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Mouse and touchpad |
Change mouse/touchpad settings - you can change mouse buttons here if left handed |
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Typing |
Spell check settings |
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Corners and edges |
Configure app switching and corner navigation settings |
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Power and sleep |
Change power saving settings |
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Choose what happens when you insert a memory card or plug in a removable drive |
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Disk space |
Shows details on disk space used and what apps are using the most space |
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PC info |
Show information about your PC such as processor type, installed RAM, Windows version etc |
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Accounts > |
Your account |
Change your user account settings Choose a picture for your user account |
Sign-in options |
Change password settings Configure picture password or PIN |
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Other accounts |
Create or manage other accounts on this computer |
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OneDrive > |
File storage |
See how much free space you have in your OneDrive account Choose whether to save documents to OneDrive by default |
Camera roll |
Choose whether to automatically upload photos taken with camera to OneDrive and choose upload quality |
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Sync settings |
Choose what settings to sync between your devices |
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Metered connections |
Change settings for how OneDrive uses your connection if your bandwidth/speed is limited |
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Search and apps > |
Search |
Clear search history Choose whether to search online Change SafeSearch settings |
Share |
Configure which apps to use for sharing |
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Notifications |
Choose how notifications are shown and whether to use audible notifications Setup quiet hours so notifications don't disturb you during certain hours Select which apps show notifications |
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App sizes |
See what apps are installed and how much space they take up Remove any unused applications |
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Choose default applications for web, email, music/video players, photo viewing, calendar etc |
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Privacy > |
General |
Configure privacy settings |
Location |
Choose which applications can use your location |
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Webcam |
Choose which applications can access your webcam |
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Microphone |
Choose which applications can access your microphone |
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Other devices |
Choose which applications can use other devices you have connected |
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Network > |
Connections |
Manage network, wireless and internet connections |
Airplane mode |
Turn off all wireless devices (wi-fi, bluetooth etc) for use in-flight or in other restricted areas |
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Proxy |
Configure proxy server settings |
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Setup/Join a HomeGroup Change HomeGroup settings |
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Workplace |
Change workplace device management settings |
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Time and Language > |
Date and time |
Change date, time and timezone settings |
Region and language |
Choose language and keyboard settings |
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Ease of Access > |
Narrator |
Configure screen reader settings |
Magnifier |
Choose to magnify items on screen to make them easier to read |
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High contrast |
Change to a high contrast colour scheme |
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Keyboard |
Enable on screen keyboard Enable sticky keys, toggle keys or filter keys |
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Mouse |
Change pointer size/colour |
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Other options |
Turn on/off animations Enable/disable Windows background Choose how long notifications are shown for |
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Update and recovery > |
See what updates are available for Windows and other installed Microsoft software Change automatic update settings |
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Configure file history backup settings |
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PC recovery and advanced start-up options |