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Run

When you want to open something with just a few keystrokes, the little Run
command line window is there for you. See the free PDF appendix “Run
Command” on this book’s “Missing CD” page at missingmanuals.com.

Task Manager

This icon represents the all-purpose running-app manager described on
“When Programs Die: The Task Manager”.

This PC

Don’t be fooled by this item in the Windows System folder; it’s not an app
at all. It simply opens your This PC window, exactly as though you’d

selected its name in any File Explorer window.

Windows Administrative Tools

This link simply opens the Windows Administrative Tools folder (Figure 8-
37). It’s full of apps—the exact same ones listed separately in the Start

menu.

Xbox

Steady, there. Windows 10 does not come with a free Xbox.

But if you already own Microsoft’s popular game console, you’re in for a

treat. This app is one of Microsoft’s proudest Windows 10 features. It can
perform a whole circus full of stunts that supplement an actual Xbox in
your TV room.

For example, the Xbox app shows you all your stats, recently played games,
and friends; you can message them, invite them, chat with them (by typing
or by talking), or play games with them.