Closing apps in Windows 8
Despite the fact that more than a year has passed since the release of the G8, many users, and especially beginners, are still faced with the question - How to close metro applications in Windows 8? In addition, the recent update of the system to 8.1 made some adjustments to this procedure. I must say that this question is actually very important, since Freeing memory plays a big role in the performance of any device.
In Windows 8, there are several ways to close applications at once, let's look at each of them using the example of "Weather". So, when your application has completed its function and is no longer needed, the first step is to use sign language. Grab the app by the top edge and drag and drop to the very bottom of the screen:
The application will be closed.
Another way is the panel for switching between applications, it is called by moving the mouse from the upper left corner down, or by a keyboard shortcut Win + Tab... When the panel appears, you can also drag any application down the screen, or close it from the context menu, which is invoked by right-clicking on the icon of the unnecessary program:
An updated one can serve as a longer lasting method. It doesn't matter which view you use, detailed or short, you just need to highlight the application and press the " Remove task»:
Let me also remind you that good oldies can be used for quick closure. Alt + F4.
Closing applications on Windows 8.1
With the release of the first major update, the developers have made some changes to the algorithm for closing the application using gestures. So if you, as before, grab "Weather" by the top and drop it down, this program will still hang in memory and appear in the task manager:
In fact, the application was simply minimized, and as a result, it consumes memory and slows down the computer just as well. Now, to really close it, also drag the image to the bottom edge of the screen and just wait about 2 seconds for it to flip:
