Left-clicking the new Windows 8.1 takes you to the Start screen, where you launch all your favorite apps. As you're probably already aware, Windows 8.1 reintroduces the Start button that was removed in Windows 8. One of the best parts of Windows 8.1 is relatively well hidden in a special right-click menu. Tip #1: Get One-Click Access to File Explorer, Control Panel, and Other Useful Tools Read on if you want to get more out of your Windows 8.1 computer with a twenty cool tips and tricks. But there's a lot of good stuff you probably don't know about, from little-known commands to hidden menus. Windows 8.1 is a useful upgrade to the innovative Windows 8 operating system. My Windows 8.1 Computer for Seniors, 2nd Edition