How to customize the new Start screen in Windows 8.1

You can more easily tweak the Start screen in Windows 8.1.

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The Windows 8 Start screen is largely a love-it-or-hate affair. But even those who aren’t too keen on the screen may welcome the new ways you can customize it in the Windows 8.1 Preview.
Right off the bat, Windows 8.1 offers a dedicated Customize button for the Start screen where you can tweak a variety of settings. Right-click anywhere on the Start screen to display the app bar and click on the Customize button. You can also right-click on any tile to open the Customize view.
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