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Δευτέρα 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2024
Τα πασχαλινά έθιμα της Κύπρου που πρέπει να ξέρεις Τσικνοπέμπτη, Καθαρά Δευτέρα και Κυριακή του Πάσχα -Τα τριήμερα του 2024 Cyprus Greek Orthodox Easter Traditional Cypriot "Flaounes" with all the information from Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
Τα πασχαλινά έθιμα της Κύπρου που πρέπει να ξέρεις Τσικνοπέμπτη, Καθαρά Δευτέρα και Κυριακή του Πάσχα -Τα τριήμερα του 2024 Cyprus Greek Orthodox Easter Traditional Cypriot "Flaounes" with all the information from Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
Αρκετά τριήμερα μας επιφυλάσσει το 2024, καθώς πολλές αργίες «πέφτουν» φέτος στα τέλη ή την αρχή της εβδομάδας και ήδη πολλοί σχεδιάζουν τις εξορμήσεις τους.
Και μπορεί, βέβαια, η Τσικνοπέμπτη να μην είναι αργία (και φυσικά να πέφτει Πέμπτη), όμως αποτελεί μία ημέρα που αρκετοί περιμένουν με ανυπομονησία. Η Τσικνοπέμπτη φέτος πέφτει στις 7 Μαρτίου, δηλαδή σε λιγότερο από ένα μήνα.
Όσον αφορά την Καθαρά Δευτέρα φέτος «πέφτει» στις 18 Μαρτίου, ενώ το Πάσχα θα γιορταστεί αρκετά πο αργά φέτος, στις 6 Μαΐου.
Αναλυτικά όλες οι αργίες του 2024
Σάββατο 6 Ιανουαρίου , η αργία των Θεοφανείων
Καθαρά Δευτέρα 18 Μαρτίου
Δευτέρα 25 Μαρτίου, (Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου – επέτειος της Επανάστασης του 1821)
Τετάρτη 1 Μαΐου, Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
Κυριακή Πάσχα 5 Μαΐου (Μ. Παρασκευή 3 Μαΐου – Δευτέρα του Πάσχα 6 Μαΐου)
Δευτέρα του Πάσχα 6 Μαΐου
Δευτέρα 24 Ιουνίου 2024, Αγίου Πνεύματος
Πέμπτη 15 Αυγούστου 2024, Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Δευτέρα 28 Οκτωβρίου 2024, Επέτειος του «Όχι»
Τετάρτη 25 Δεκεμβρίου 2024, Χριστούγεννα
Πέμπτη 26 Δεκεμβρίου 2024, δεύτερη ημέρα των Χριστουγέννων
Τα τριήμερα του 2024
16 με 18 Μαρτίου (Σάββατο, Κυριακή, Δευτέρα): Αργία Καθαράς Δευτέρας
23 με 25 Μαρτίου (Σάββατο, Κυριακή, Δευτέρα): Αργία Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου, επέτειος της Επανάστασης του 1821
22 με 24 Ιουνίου (Σάββατο, Κυριακή, Δευτέρα): Αργία Αγίου Πνεύματος
26 με 28 Οκτωβρίου (Σάββατο, Κυριακή, Δευτέρα): Επέτειος του «ΟΧΙ»
Ακολούθησε τις παραδόσεις από τη Μεγάλη Πέμπτη μέχρι τη Δευτέρα του Πάσχα.
Η κατανυκτική ατμόσφαιρα της Μεγάλη Εβδομάδας είναι διάχυτη ενώ μπαίνουμε στην τελική ευθεία για την Κυριακή του Πάσχα όπου ενδιάμεσα πραγματοποιούνται όλες εκείνες οι πατροπαράδοτες προετοιμεσίες που κορυφώνονται από την Μεγάλη Πέμπτη και φτάνουν στο Πάσχα.
Μεγάλη Πέμπτη
Τη Μεγάλη Πέμπτη σε μερικά χωριά της επαρχίας Λεμεσού, όπως Πάχνα, Βουνί
και Κοιλάνι εδώ και δεκαετίες γίνεται το ζύμωμα των αρκατένων.
Πρόκειται για παξιμάδια που έχουν ως βάση τον αρκάτη, το οποίο είναι
ειδικό προζύμι από ρεβίθια. Μπορείς να τα βρεις σε όλη την Κύπρο αλλά τα
καλύτερα αρκατένα φτιάχνονται στο χωριό Όμοδος. Σε ορισμένες περιοχές,
κυρίως στην Πάφο, ζυμώνονται εδώ και αιώνες κουλούρια από γάλα και
ζάχαρη τα οποία ονομάζονται "γαλένα". Τα γαλένα πωλούνται στα αρτοποιεία
παγκυπρίως μαζί με τα άλλα παξιμάδια. Την τιμητική τους, Μεγάλη Πέμπτη,
έχουν φυσικά οι φλαούνες! Σε χωριά της Πάφου, μαζί με τις φλαούνες, από
την ίδια ζύμη φτιάχνονται και οι "πασκιές", που πήραν το όνομά τους από
το Πάσχα. Η γέμισή τους αποτελείται από μικρά κομμάτια τηγανισμένου
κρέατος, αρνιού ή εριφίου, με κανέλα, πιπέρι και κρεμμύδια, ανακατεμένα
με μία γέμιση που ονομάζεται "φουκό". Επίσης μην ξεχνάς πώς η
"Κοτσινοπέμπτη" είναι αφιερωμένη στο βάψιμο τον αυγών. Φέτος σκέψου
οικολογικά και βάψε τα αυγά με φυσικά προϊόντα όπως παπαρούνες ή
βιολέτες, μαϊντανό για πράσινο χρώμα, φλούδες ξερών κρεμμυδιών για μελί
και πάπρικα ή σκόνη τσίλι για πορτοκαλί χρώμα. Αν το 'χεις το ταλέντο
δοκίμασε να φτιάξεις τσουρέκι, το οποίο παρά το ότι είναι καθαρά
ελλαδίτικο προϊόν, έχει κερδίσει για τα καλά μια θέση στην καρδιά της
Κύπριας νοικοκυράς!
Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Έχουν να πουν ότι ένας από τους ομορφότερους Επιταφίους της Μεγάλης
Παρασκευής είναι αυτός στη Βάσα Κοιλανίου. Μία από τις πιο όμορφες
λειτουργίες τη Μεγάλη Παρασκευή είναι αυτή που τελείται στη Μονή Αγίου
Παντελεήμονα Αχερά, αλλά και στη Μονή Αγίου Μηνά. Αν σε βολεύει κάπου
πιο κοντά στη Λευκωσία, παρακολούθησε τη λειτουργία του Επιταφίου στην
Εκκλησία του Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ, στη Λακατάμια. Αν πάλι θες κάτι από το
αληθινό μυστήριο της μοναστικής ζωής, κατευθύνσου προς τη Μονή του
Μαχαιρά. Τη λειτουργία χωρίς θόρυβο και ενοχλήσεις μπορείς να απολαύσεις
και στην Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Κενδέου με τις καλογριές να ψάλλουν τους
ύμνους στο ημίφως των κεριών. Ζήσε μια βαθιά θρησκευτική εμπειρία
προσκυνώντας τον Επιτάφιο της Εκκλησίας Αγίου Λαζάρου στη Λάρνακα, κάτω
από τις μελωδίες της χορωδίας του Δήμου Λάρνακας, που μάλιστα ακολουθεί
στη συνέχεια την πομπή κάνοντας την περιφορά ακόμα πιο κατανυκτική.
Ακόμη, για κάτι ξεχωριστό επισκέψου την εκκλησία του Αγίου Σάββα στη
Λευκωσία. Εκεί, τα φώτα παραμένουν σβηστά και ολόκληρος ο ναός φωτίζεται
από τα κεριά.
Μεγάλο Σάββατο
Αν θες να ζήσεις μια διαφορετική εμπειρία τότε καλά θα κάνεις να
επισκεφτείς το χωριό Καλαβασός. Εκεί, ο ιερέας παίρνει τα άμφια και
τρέχει τρεις φορές γύρω από το κεντρικό εσωτερικό της εκκλησίας. Μετά,
κι αφού αρχίσουν να ψέλνουν το "Χριστός Ανέστη", πυροτεχνήματα φωτίζουν
το χωριό.
Κυριακή και Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
Τα παιχνίδια της Λαμπρής δεν παραλείπονται σχεδόν από κανένα χωριό της
ελεύθερης Κύπρου. Άλλα καθαρά αγωνιστικά όπως τα "τριάππιθκια", το
"σιοινίν" και άλλα διασκεδαστικά ("συτζιά" και "ζίζιρος") εκτελούνται
συνήθως στην πλατεία του χωριού και αποτελούν την ατραξιόν για μικρούς
και… κυρίως μεγάλους. Στο χωριό Κουκά της επαρχίας Λεμεσού υπάρχει μία
ογκώδης πέτρα από την περίοδο της Ρωμαϊκής κτήσης που έχει τέλειο σχήμα
καμπάνας και δεν βρέθηκε κανένας να τη σηκώσει πιο πάνω από τη μέση
εκτός από έναν κάτοικο. Ένα ωραίο παραδοσιακό έθιμο που διατηρείται
μέχρι σήμερα από το Δήμο Αγίας Νάπας, είναι εκείνο της "σούσας": ο δήμος
κρεμάει δύο σούσες (κούνιες) πάνω στη συκομουριά γνωστή ως "Τουμπεζιά"
στην κεντρική πλατεία του χωριού κάθε Δευτέρα του Πάσχα και τα παιδιά
στριμώχνονται πάνω της τραγουδώντας παραδοσιακά δημοτικά τραγούδια. Μάθε
πως για τη "Τουμπεζιά", η οποία είναι μόλις… 600 ετών, έγραψε ο ποιητής
Γιώργος Σεφέρης στο ποίημά του "Αγία Νάπα Β΄", μετά από τη μεγάλη
εντύπωση που του έκανε το αιωνόβιο δέντρο!
Traditional Cypriot "Flaounes" with all the information from Maria Skambili
Our ingredients for the wonderful Cypriot traditional "Flaunas", with all the information for sure success, are for the filling (Fouko) A) 1250g Salty Pafitiko mature cheese, B) 1 mature halloumi, 250g, C) About 300g sourdough, D) 10 medium to small eggs (about 50g each), E) 225g flour ("00" flour is strong cookie flour. It does not rise on its own), G) About 1½g ground mastic, H) About 1½g Mahleb I) 1 teaspoon sugar, about 6g, I) One spoonful of baking powder, about 15g, K) 1 spoonful of yeast, about 6g, L) 40 to 50g mint leaves, M) 1 glass of pitted raisins, about 150g. The ingredients for the dough are A) 1 kg of country flour, B) 250g flour (Flour '00'), C) 240-250g sourdough, D) 2 medium eggs, E) 175 ml seed oil, G) 150 ml orange juice, H) Almost a spoonful of sugar, about 15g, I) Almost a spoonful of yeast, about 6g, I) About 1g Mahleb, 1g ground anise, 2g salt, 1g ginger, 1g ground mastic and K) 275 ml warm water. For spread you need 4 medium eggs. You will also need about 200g of sesame seeds and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
ο Πάσχα στην Κύπρο
(Έθιμα και εδέσματα)
Οι προετοιμασίες για το Πάσχα ξεκινούν από την αρχή της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας, ακόμα
κι από το «Σάββατο του Λαζάρου». Στο παρελθόν, μικρά παιδιά γύριζαν από σπίτι σε σπίτι για
να πουν τον Λάζαρο ή το τραγούδι του Λαζάρου. Αυτό έλεγε τα εξής:
«Ο Λάζαρος ο Δήμητος
Ο κοτσιηνοπεθύμητος
Ακούσαν τον οι όρνιθες
Τζιαι (και) εκάτσαν να γεννήσουν
Τα αυκά να κοτσιηνίσουν (κοκκινίσουν)»
Σαν φιλοδώρημα για το τραγούδι τους, προσφέρονταν στα παιδιά αβγά, κάτι που
αφθονούσε στα σπίτια, αφού η νηστεία των ημερών δεν ευνοούσε την κατανάλωσή τους. Ήταν
όμως και πολύ χρήσιμα, γιατί άλλα θα τα «κοκκίνιζαν», θα τα έβαφαν δηλαδή οι νοικοκυρές
κόκκινα για το πατροπαράδοτο τσούγκρισμα... και άλλα θα γίνονταν «φουκός» - γέμισμα
δηλαδή - για τις φλαούνες.
Αυτό το ήξερες; Παλαιότερα, τη Μεγάλη Πέμπτη οι σιδηρουργοί δεν εργάζονταν, για να
συγχωρεθούν οι αμαρτίες τους, διότι, στα χρόνια του Χριστού, ο Πιλάτος είχε ζητήσει από τους
σιδηρουργούς τρία καρφιά για την Σταύρωσή του Ιησού και αυτοί έκαναν περισσότερα.
Στις εικόνες των εκκλησιών μέχρι και σήμερα κρεμούν μαύρα καλύμματα και το βράδυ
γίνεται αναπαράσταση της Σταύρωσης. Ο ιερέας συνοδευόμενος από τους ψάλτες περιφέρει
τον Εσταυρωμένο και τον τοποθετεί στο κέντρο του ναού.
Οι εκκλησιαζόμενοι παλαιότερα έβαζαν κάτω από το αναλόγιο φιάλες με νερό, για να
αγιαστεί την ώρα που ο παπάς διάβαζε τα Δώδεκα Ευαγγέλια. Το νερό αυτό χρησίμευε για
αγιασμό και για το προζύμι των πασχαλινών άρτων. Το προζύμι αυτό το χρησιμοποιούσαν για
ζύμωμα όλο το χρόνο και αν χρειαζόταν να δανειστεί από αυτό άλλη οικογένεια, «δεν έπρεπε να
το δει ούτε ξένος ούτε ο ήλιος».
Πάσχα, εκτός από τη Λαμπρή, στην Κύπρο ονομάζονται και οι
εορτές των Χριστουγέννων όπως επίσης και της Παναγίας (στις 15
Αυγούστου) επειδή αυτών προηγούνται νηστείες.
Οι άνθρωποι στα χωριά, αλλά και στις πόλεις εύχονται ο ένας στον
άλλον:
«Καλό Πάσκαν να φτάσουμεν».
Αυτό το
ήξερες;;;
ΜΕΓΑΛΗ ΠΕΜΠΤΗ
Τη Μεγάλη Πέμπτη οι νοικοκυρές έβαφαν και τα αβγά τους , για να είναι έτοιμα για το
τσούγκρισμα που θα γινόταν μετά τον «Καλόν Λόον», την Ακολουθία δηλαδή
της Ανάστασης το βράδυ του Μεγάλου Σαββάτου.
Τη Μεγάλη Παρασκευή οι πιστοί πηγαίνουν στην εκκλησία για να παρακολουθήσουν
την Αποκαθήλωση και τα εγκώμια.
Γύρω στο μεσημέρι της Μεγάλης Παρασκευής ο Επιτάφιος είναι κιόλας στολισμένος
από άνθη. Τα λουλούδια του Επιταφίου, που τα μοιράζει ο παπάς στους πιστούς όταν τον
προσκυνούν, φυλάγονται για θυμίαμα για τους αρρώστους.
Στον Καραβά της κατεχόμενης σήμερα Κερύνειας και στην Επταγώνια της Λεμεσού τα
λουλούδια του Επιταφίου δίνονταν στον μεταξοσκώληκα για να ευλογηθεί και να κάμει πλούσιο
μετάξι.
Οι κάτοικοι των ορεινών χωριών συνηθίζουν να παίρνουν στον Επιτάφιο τα γνωστά
αγριολούλουδα που μοιάζουν πολύ με τη λεβάντα, τις μυροφόρες. Τις θεωρούν απαραίτητες
για το στόλισμα του Επιταφίου, ίσως προς ανάμνηση των Μυροφόρων, που πρόσφεραν μύρο και
αρώματα στον νεκρό Χριστό, αλλά και για το γλυκύ, λεπτό άρωμά τους.
Πολύ βασικό αρωματικό φυτό της Κύπρου στο στόλισμα του Επιταφίου ήταν η μυρσίνη,
η μερσινιά όπως τη λέει ο λαός. Αυτή αποτελούσε τη βάση, τον κορμό του στολισμού, πάνω
στον οποίο στήριζαν τα υπόλοιπα λουλούδια.
Το απόγευμα, κυρίως στις πόλεις, μικροί και μεγάλοι πηγαίνουν από τη μια εκκλησία
στην άλλη, για να προσκυνήσουν τον Επιτάφιο και να δουν ποια ενορία-εκκλησία έχει
στολίσει τον καλύτερο!
Το Μεγάλο Σάββατο το πρωί, κατά την «Πρώτη Ανάσταση», όταν ο ιερέας ψάλλει τα
λόγια «Ανάστα ο Θεός, κρίνων την γη», σκορπίζοντας δάφνες στην εκκλησία, πέφτουν τα
μαύρα καλύμματα από τις εικόνες και το εκκλησίασμα χτυπά δυνατά τα στασίδια.
Στη συνέχεια αρχίζουν από νωρίς οι προετοιμασίες για το βράδυ της Ανάστασης. Πρώτο
μέλημα ήταν το μάζεμα των ξύλων για το άναμμα της φωτιάς, «της Λαμπρατζιάς», όπως την
έλεγαν, στην αυλή της εκκλησίας. Κι εδώ υπήρχε συναγωνισμός για το ποιος θα φέρει το πιο
μεγάλο ξύλο, «τον κούζαλο», γιατί η μεγάλη φωτιά θα έπρεπε να διαρκέσει μέχρι το πρωί.
Τα μεσάνυχτα της ίδιας μέρας, με το «Δεύτε λάβετε φως...», όλοι ανάβουν τις λαμπάδες
από το Άγιο Φως και ακολουθεί η λιτανεία γύρω από την εκκλησία. Ο ιερέας διαβάζει το
Ευαγγέλιο της Ανάστασης και όλοι μαζί ψέλνουν το «Χριστός Ανέστη...» . Μετά τη
Λειτουργία, ο κόσμος επιστρέφει στο σπίτι του και όλη η οικογένεια απολαμβάνει τη ζεστή
σούπα, την «αυκολέμονη» και τη «βραστήν όρνιθα». Τσουγκρίζουν τα κόκκινα αβγά και
νικητής ανακηρύσσεται εκείνος του οποίου το κόκκινο αυγό μένει γερό μέχρι το τέλος. Ο
νικητής φυλάει το γερό αβγό για ολόκληρο τον επόμενο χρόνο. Και βέβαια …η φλαούνα έχει
την τιμητική της θέση στο τραπέζι.
Ο Εσπερινός της Αγάπης γίνεται πριν το μεσημέρι της Κυριακής. Σε πολλούς ναούς,
ιδίως στην Αρχιεπισκοπή και στις Μητροπόλεις, η Ακολουθία γίνεται το πρωί και το Ευαγγέλιο
διαβάζεται σε πολλές γλώσσες. Η ιερή αυτή ακολουθία μιλά για τις αξίες της συμφιλίωσης
και της αδελφοσύνης. Οι χωριανοί και οι ενορίτες ανταλλάζουν ασπασμούς και το φιλί της
αγάπης. Συνοδευτικά Έθιμα του Εσπερινού είναι η λιτανεία (περιφορά) των Εικόνων και ο
χορός, που αρχίζει με τραγούδια και κάποτε τον σέρνει και ο ίδιος ο ιερέας.
Το απόγευμα της Κυριακής κλείνει συνήθως με το κάψιμο του Ιούδα, έθιμο σχεδόν
πανελλήνιο. Στην Κύπρο όμως, κατά τα πρώτα χρόνια της Αγγλοκρατίας , έφτιαχναν το είδωλο
του Ιούδα σατυρίζοντας τους ξένους και τον έντυναν σαν σύγχρονο της εποχής Άγγλο με το
ημίψηλο καπέλο και το μπαστούνι του.
Την Κυριακή του Πάσχα ο κόσμος τρώει κρέας, ψητό αρνί, το οποίο θεωρείται κανόνας
στο πασχαλινό τραπέζι.
Το πιο γνωστό και πιο νόστιμο ίσως έδεσμα των ημερών του Πάσχα
είναι η «φλαούνα». Από την παραμονή ετοιμάζεται η γέμιση, ο «φουκός», από
τριμμένο ειδικό τυρί που γίνεται αυτή την εποχή του χρόνου, προζύμι, πολλά
αβγά, σταφίδες και διάφορα μυρωδικά, όπως μέχλεπι, μαστίχα, δυόσμο, κανέλα.
Για κάθε «φλαούνα», ορισμένη ποσότητα γέμισης τοποθετείται σε φύλλο ζύμης, ανοιγμένο σε
μικρή πίτα, που διπλώνεται στα πλευρά σε τετράγωνο, τρίγωνο ή στρογγυλό σχήμα.
Οι «φλαούνες» αλείφονται με αβγό και σουσάμι και ψήνονται στο φούρνο. Τρώγονται μετά την
Ανάσταση το Μεγάλο Σάββατο.
Ένα άλλο παραδοσιακό έδεσμα είναι η «αυκωτή», που φτιάχνεται από ζυμάρι σε σχήμα
θήκης με κόκκινα αυγά.
Πολύ γνωστή σε μερικές περιοχές της Κύπρου μας είναι η «πασκιά», πασχαλινή πίτα με
γέμιση. Οι «πασκιές» πήραν το όνομά τους από το Πάσχα. Η γέμισή τους αποτελείται από
μικρά κομμάτια τηγανισμένου κρέατος ζυμωμένα με κανέλα, πιπέρι, κρεμμύδια και «φουκό»,
τη γέμιση δηλαδή των «φλαούνων»
Από το πασχαλινό τραπέζι δε θα μπορούσε βέβαια να λείπει το αρνί που είναι το κύριο
παραδοσιακό γεύμα του Πάσχα. Λέγεται πως το έθιμο αυτό το πήραν οι πρώτοι Χριστιανοί από
τους αρχαίους Εβραίους που θυσίασαν αρνιά για τους εορτασμούς του δικού τους Πάσχα και
από εκεί έζησε μέχρι της μέρες μας!
Πέμπτη 28 Δεκεμβρίου 2023
Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus Paralimni high school certificate 2003,PA College Larnaca Cyprus 2003-2007 B.Sc.(Honours) in Business Computing 2007 Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
#HEIcyprus #heicyprus Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Paralimni high school 2003,PA College Larnaca Cyprus 2003-2007 Bachelor of Sciences B.Sc.(Honours) in Business Computing 2007 and 2011 KYSATS University Equivalence PA College Larnaca Cyprus B.Sc.(Honours) in Business Computing 2007.Work experience 2010-2012 Librarian- Cataloguer Deryneia Municipality fairytales and novels Library,2013-2014 Computer IT Paralimni Municipality ANAD Unemployed Bachelor Degree Unemployed. I am unemployed 2013-2024.Please help me!
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Μαρία Σκαμπίλη: Δασκάλα Πληροφορικής, ICT Teacher, CIT Teacher, Computer Teacher: Teach Computer Lessons - Teach Computer Skills, Librarian - Cataloguer, Home Economics-Babysitter, Biology, Computers Applications.
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Job Apply Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Paralimni high school 2003 Possitive Sciences(Physics,Mathematics,Biology,History Orientation) with house home economics Home Economics- Babysitter, Biology,computers applications Computers Applications Electives grade:16 9/11 Paralimni high school certificate 2003,PA College Larnaca Cyprus 2003-2007 Dissertation 2006-2007 "Creating a customized web portal for the needs of Tertiary Education students in Cyprus" B.Sc.(Honours) in Business Computing 2007 and 2011 KYSATS University Equivalence PA College Larnaca Cyprus 2003-2007 B.Sc.(Honours) in Business Computing 2007. Work Experience 2010-2012 Librarian- Cataloguer Deryneia Municipality fairytales and novels Library,2013-2014 Computer IT Paralimni Municipality ANAD Unemployed Bachelor Degree Unemployed. I am unemployed 2013-2024.Please help me!
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Job Apply Maria Skambili 5385 Deryneia Famagusta Paralimni high school 2003 Major:
Possitive Sciences(Physics,Mathematics,Biology,History Orientation) with house home economics Home Economics- Babysitter, Biology,computers applications Computers
Applications Electives Grade:16 9/11 Paralimni high school certificate
2003, PA College Larnaca Cyprus 2003-2007 Dissertation 2006-2007 "Creating a customized web portal for the needs of Tertiary Education students in Cyprus" B.Sc.(Honours) in Business Computing 2007 and 2011 KYSATS University Equivalence PA College Larnaca Cyprus B.Sc.(Honours) in Business Computing 2007. Work Experience
2010-2012 Librarian- Cataloguer Deryneia Municipality fairytales and
novels Library, 2013-2014 Computer IT Paralimni Municipality ANAD
Unemployed Bachelor Degree Unemployed. I am unemployed 2013-2023.Please help me!
Job Apply Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Computers Applications in Paralimni high school 2003 Possitive Sciences(Physics,Mathematics,Biology,History Orientation) with house home economics Home Economics- Babysitter, Biology, computers applications Computers Applications (Microsoft Office documents, spreadsheets,email tutorial,Visual Basic programming language,Social media facebook, youtube ,twitter, linkedin, Search engines tutorials google,Google maps, yahoo, ask,) Electives Grade:16 9/11 Paralimni high school certificate 2003
Τετάρτη 13 Δεκεμβρίου 2023
How to Electronically Sign a Microsoft Word Document-Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
How to Electronically Sign a Microsoft Word Document-Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
Maria Skambili Love Cyprus computers applications house home economics grade:16 9/11 Paralimni 2003!
Need to add your electronic signature to a contract, offer letter or non disclosure agreement from a Word document? It’s easy to create and add an electronic signature on a Microsoft Word document without ever leaving the application.
How to insert an electronic signature in a Word document
Read on to discover how to add an electronic signature to a Word document in just a few steps with this easy guide.
Add Signature to your document. You can now drag and drop the Signature field to add your electronic signature to the Word document. Simply click “Signature” on the left side of the page, then click the spot in your document where you want to insert your signature. You’re also able to add your Initials, Date Signed, Name and other information if you choose.
Click the yellow “Adopt and Sign” button at the bottom of the window. Your signature will appear in the desired place on the document. Then click the “Finish” button at the top of the page.
Your signed document is ready to send and download.
If you need to send the document to another party, enter the recipient’s name and email address in the “Full Name” and “Email Address” fields in the pop-up menu, then click “Send and Close”.
Creating an electronic signature to add to a Word document
When adding an electronic signature to any document, you can choose to simply adopt a pre-made signature using your name. If you love your unique autograph, you can also choose to upload or draw your own electronic signature:
To draw a signature in word, click and hold within the “Draw your signature” box, then draw the desired signature with your cursor or on your touch screen.
Related:
- How to Electronically Sign Documents in Google Docs
- What is a Wet Signature vs. an Electronic Signature?
- Are Electronic Signatures Legal?
Τετάρτη 22 Νοεμβρίου 2023
Good Cheap Motoring 2: 2002-2010 Hyundai Getz TB Buyer's Guide and Road Test-Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
Good Cheap Motoring 2: 2002-2010 Hyundai Getz TB Buyer's Guide and Road Test
This is my buyer's guide on one of my project cars, a 2007 Hyundai Getz 1.4. In this video I go through why you should (or shouldn't) buy a Getz and what to look for when you are buying one and also what to pay for one.
Δευτέρα 16 Οκτωβρίου 2023
I love when my windshield wipers are going with my music-Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
I love when my windshield wipers are going with my music
Love Cyprus house home economics grade:16 9/11 year 2003!
Job Apply Maria Skambili 5385 Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus Paralimni high school 2003 Major:
Possitive Sciences with Home Economics-Babysitter, Biology, Computers
Applications Electives Grade: 16 9/11 Paralimni high school certificate
2003, PA College Larnaca Cyprus B.Sc.(Honours) in Business Computing
2003-2007 and 2011 KYSATS University Equivalence B.Sc.(Honours) in Business Computing 2007. Work Experience
2010-2012 Librarian-Cataloguer Deryneia Municipality fairytales and
novels Library, 2013-2014 Computer IT Paralimni Municipality ANAD
Unemployed Bachelor Degree Unemployed.I am unemployed 2013-2023!Please help me!
When Your Windshield Wipers Synch With The Radio
Love Cyprus house home economics grade:16 9/11 year 2003!
Τετάρτη 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2023
Alcatel 1T 7 inch Wi-Fi tablet 16gb year 2020 year 2021- Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
Alcatel 1T 7 inch Wi-Fi tablet 16gb year 2020 2021- Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
Super lightweight tablet packed with power
Alcatel
1T 7 inch Wi-Fi tablet comes with an incredibly compact form factor and
lightweight body, weighing in at 245g and measuring 9.15mm thin, making
it the ideal device for sharing in the home. The 2580mAh battery
provides up to 430 hours of standby time and seven hours of usage, so no
matter if you’re streaming movies, playing a game or simply sending
emails, you’ll have more than enough power.
Πέμπτη 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2023
P-Touch Embellish and P-Touch Cube Brother ribbon labels printer ,PT-H200 P-touch Craft ribbons Label Printer-Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus 2023
Brother P touch Embellish Ribbon & Tape Printer
Personalize ribbons and tapes with the Brother P-touch Embellish Ribbon & Tape Printer. Choose from a wide range of fonts, borders, symbols and patterns to make your printed message look attractive. This tape and ribbon printer has easy-to-use, one-touch keys for quick formatting. Use the printed tape or ribbons to adorn your gift packages, scrapbooks, journals, albums, party invites and more. This kit includes one ribbon and tape printer with pre-designed templates, 14 fonts, 94 frames and over 400 plus symbols, 25 patterns, one touch keys for easy formatting, ribbon and one user's guide. It requires six AAA Alkaline batteries or the Brother AC adapter, each sold separately.
- Brand: Brother
- Dimensions: 0.47 inches x 13.1 feet (W x L) (satin ribbon)
- Requires six AAA Alkaline batteries or the Brother AC Adapter (AD-24ESAW) (each sold separately)
- NOTE: This item is designed only for American 110V/120V (Single Voltage) and may require a power adapter or voltage transformer to work in countries outside of USA & Canada.
- Electronics must be returned with a receipt and in an unopened box. Please work directly with the manufacturer if products are damaged upon purchase, or become defective within the warranty period.
Job Apply Maria Skambili 5385 Deryneia Famagusta Paralimni high school 2003 Major: Possitive Sciences with Home Economics-Babysitter, Biology, Computers Applications Electives Grade: 16 9/11 Paralimni high school certificate 2003, PA College Larnaca Cyprus B.Sc.(Honours) in Business Computing 2003-2007 and 2011 KYSATS University Equivalence B.Sc.(Honours) in Business Computing 2007. Work Experience 2010-2012 Librarian-Cataloguer Deryneia Municipality fairytales and novels Library, 2013-2014 Computer IT Paralimni Municipality ANAD Unemployed Bachelor Degree Unemployed.
PT-H200 P-touch Craft Label Printer
Compact and stylish label and ribbon printer. Available in craft retailers.
PT-H200 P-touch Craft Label Printer
Compact and stylish label and ribbon printer. Available in craft retailers.
- Create durable, colourful labels up to 12mm in width
- Also print customised messages on ribbons for gift wrapping and events
- Iron-on tape available for marking children's clothing with their name
- Include text, emoji, frames and symbols
- Labels and ribbons available in a wide range of colours and types
- Battery operated for portable use around the home
Τετάρτη 20 Σεπτεμβρίου 2023
Screenshot 2023-01-19 at 15-54-43 HOW TO dye dark hair bright red WITHOUT bleach - YouTube-hair colourist Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
Screenshot 2023-01-19 at 15-54-43 HOW TO dye dark hair bright red WITHOUT bleach - YouTube-Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
The genetic causes, ethnic origins and history of red hair
Redheads make up less than two percent of the world’s population, and normallywe think red hair is something worthy of cherishing, rather than hiding, whether you’re adelicate strawberry blonde or have fiery cayenne coloured locks. They might say that blondes have more fun, some of pop culture’s most famous redheads, including Emma Stone, Jessica Chastain, Gillian Anderson and Cynthia Nixon, have hair colour to thank for their signature tresses.
Whether you were born with it or had a little help from your salon, here’s how to keep your red hair looking good!
If you’re a natural redhead
Natural redheads have the thickest strands of hair but the least amount of hair overall. This means that while many redheads feel that their hair is coarse, it’s more fragile than it seems. Red hair is also prone to fading from sunlight, which is why many people have red hair at birth only to have it fade over time. If you’re happy with your current hue,don’t wash it too often to avoid stripping it of moisture and use products with UVA/UVB protection orhats/umbrellas to protect your strands (and scalp) from the sun. If you’re not happy with your hair’s current shade, you can always colour it. Don’t listen to the old wives’ tales that tell you that you’ll have the same hair colour forever.
If you’ve Colour your hair red
If you’re thinking of going red, remember that it’s a tricky tone to get right and it requires upkeep to prevent brassiness and fading. An at-home solution is risky, as you need a formulation suited to your complexion and skin colour. Another benefit of using a salon to transform your shade is that you’ll be able to take home products to preserve thecolour. Avoiding the sun and following your hairdresser’s instructions will help keep your hair healthy and shiny.
We Australian’s embrace the Red Hair, with a Ginger PrideParade, dedicated to our friend’s every year here in Melbourne. It was a fantastic turnout this year with over 1,000 proud Redheads marching the streets of our city – holding up quirky posters such as “Day of the walking red” and “Gingers just want to have fun.” We are looking forward to next years Ginger Pride Parade, go Melbourne!
How Red Hair Took Over the Runways
Fiery locks, especially those that suggested impromptu D.I.Y. dye jobs, defined many of the season’s most memorable looks.
Interview with a hair colourist: Tips for dyeing redheads from Harriet Stokes
Harriet Stokes, a hair stylist and colourist for East London’s Not Another Salon,
has made a name for herself thanks to her unending love of red hair shades.
She caught our eye on Instagram, where she regularly showcases her intricate and bright colour transformations, of which she often favours ginger shades. Her love of vibrant red hair has even earned her a L’Oréal Colour Trophy Star Award.
We caught up with Harriet about her top tips for red hair care, both natural and dyed…
How did you get into hair styling? Have you always loved colouring?
I started out hairdressing when I was 14 years old, coming from a family of hairdressers that was always really going to happen. If I’m honest I thought I was going to be a footballer but I quit my team and become a Saturday girl in my local salon instead.
I have always loved every aspect of hairdressing but I didn’t know what my ‘thing’ was until I moved to London in 2016, which was when I found my passion for colour.
I literally got chucked in at the deep end when I started at Not Another Salon, doing colour after colour after colour every single day. I’d never worked anywhere as creative and full on, which really strengthened my colouring.
Winning the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Star Award must’ve been an amazing feeling – what made you choose a ginger shade to showcase?
Winning the Colour Trophy Star Award really was my highlight of last year – all the hard work and endless hours of colouring paid off.
My look was inspired by two of the biggest trends that were happening for SS16: copper hair and vivid hair. At the time I was having soooo many clients come in and transforming to copper and people having Vivid hair was still massively rising.
I knew that copper was going to be a popular choice in the competition so I needed to make mine stand out from the rest, which is why I combined the two trends together.
I always tell my young redhead clients to leave their natural hair as along as they can and too not let colourists near them!
You’ve previously said that ginger is your favourite shade to colour. Why?
It wasn’t until recently that I realised, for most of my hair shows and competitions, I’ve used redhead models. I must have a thing about redheads – I do personally think it’s the most beautiful colour, natural or coloured.
I always tell my young redhead clients to leave their natural hair as along as they can and too not let colourists near them!
Have you ever had red hair yourself?
I went copper a couple of years ago – I absolutely LOVED it and then I started my journey back to blonde for the summer. This winter I want to go copper again, I’ve been talking about it for so long, maybe so now it’s in writing I’ll have to do it!
If you could pick any redhead’s hair in the world to style, who would you pick?
Florence Welch from Florence + the Machine – I love her vibe!
What’s your top haircare tip for redheads, dyed or natural?
Invest in really good haircare, the most important thing for your hair is a protective shampoo and a mask. At Not Another Salon we use Pureology – the hydrate range is perfect for most hair types as it builds up the moisture levels, protects the colour, it’s sulphate-free and vegan too.
My top tip would be to replace your conditioner with a mask!
There has been a huge change in how everyone sees ginger as a colour, I believe that’s down to the fashion industry on how ginger is now perceived
What advice do you have for non-redheads thinking about going ginger? How should they choose the right shade for them?
Do it, do it, do it! Book a consultation with your hairdresser, take a selection of images, coppers you love and even coppers you don’t like. Then your colourist can get a really good understanding of what you like and don’t like and they can then offer their professional opinion.
Have you found that more people are choosing red hair shades when they dye their hair? Would you say there’s a shift in negativity around gingers?
There has been a huge change in how everyone sees ginger as a colour, I believe that’s down to the fashion industry on how ginger is now perceived. In the last couple of years, more models have been encouraged to use their natural beauty but I also think it has something to do with the fact that prejudice of any kind is becoming increasingly unfashionable.
Last year we saw a huge rise in clients being more open to going red. At Not Another Salon we specialise in colour and we’ve noticed some clients choosing to go red for a bold/statement look.
Microsoft Windows 10 Review:Windows 10-2017 Windows 10 Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
Microsoft Windows 10
The most popular desktop OS for good reason
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Pros
- Fast startup
- Rich software and device ecosystem
- Intuitive interface conveniences
- Touch screen support
- Biometric Hello login
- Strong gaming options
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Cons
- Separate Settings app and legacy control panels
- Still uses the Registry
- Few recent major updates with Windows 11 taking over
Windows 10 is still the world's most popular operating system for desktop computers, with more than a billion active PCs running it. Despite Microsoft's focus on the shiny new Windows 11, the company continues to support Windows 10 with service updates through at least 2025. The OS offers unique capabilities like touch input, face login, deep security, and mixed-reality tools. Important but more mundane features include an improved screenshot tool, better window arrangement, and unified notifications. Windows 10 has reached a point of polish and functionality to earn it a PCMag Editors' Choice award, and it's still preferable to Windows 11 for its more helpful Start menu, Taskbar, and touch gestures.
What's the Latest Version of Windows 10?
The latest version of Windows 10 is 22H2 (for 2022, second half). Microsoft has noted that major updates would come once per year, and 22H2 is not one of those. Rather, this update is for security, performance, and reliability, similar to what were formerly called service updates. Bugs are still being squashed, and some first-party apps and features continue to receive updates alongside their Windows 11 counterparts. For example, Windows 10 got the updated Phone Link app, and the new Media Player app has appeared in a preview build.
Earlier updates included noticeable changes. The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge became the built-in web browser that powers not only the Edge browser but also Microsoft Store apps that require web access. That means both the browser and the apps that use the web engine become more compatible with websites, since the underlying rendering code is the same used by Google Chrome. It's worth noting, too, that Edge runs on not only Windows, but also Android, iOS, macOS, and now even Linux.
Windows 10 has also benefited from feature additions in between the major updates, such as the News and Interests Taskbar panel and the Meet Now icon in the Taskbar, for creating ad-hoc video conferences.
Standout Windows 10 features that appeared subsequent to its initial release still deserve mention, including Clipboard History (a lifesaver if you copy and paste frequently), a powerful screenshot tool, Timeline, Focus Assist, Game mode, Dark mode, Nearby Sharing, parental controls, and an updated News app. The Phone Link app syncs photos, SMS messages, and even voice calls from Android phones and LTE-equipped laptops. Even with all these advanced features, the OS remains familiar to longtime Windows users. For intrigued Apple users, I've compiled a list of 15 Windows tips for Mac users.
Nokia Asha 200 Dual Sim fuxia pink mobile telephone QWERTY keyboard telephone-2012 Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
Pros:
- Works with 2 SIM cards simultaneously, Good looking, Very affordable, Social network integration
- Excellent build, Great Keypad, Hotswappable external SIM slot, Decent sound quality, Thoughtful UI, Well priced
Cons:
- Unusable videos, Too little storage space
- Can't change display brightness
QWERTY keyboard, however, is something that we cannot complain about. Sending a dozen of text messages is all it takes for your thumbs to get really familiar with it, after which typing those lengthy emails and wall posts becomes an effortless task.
Windows 8 review: Aggressively innovative Windows 8 forces a steep learning curve -2012 Windows 8 Maria Skambili Deryneia Famagusta Cyprus
Windows 8 review: Aggressively innovative Windows 8 forces a steep learning curve
Microsoft makes a bold statement for the future of PCs with Windows 8, but that learning curve won't be an easy climb for many.
The Good
<b>Windows 8</b> embraces the future
wholeheartedly. Log-in and boot times are fast, the apps look gorgeous,
and the Sync feature brings seamless transition between devices.
The Bad
The learning curve is steep and in-app navigation isn't obvious. There are just too many known unknowns here.
The Bottom Line
Microsoft makes an aggressive, forward-thinking, and bold
statement for the future of PCs with Windows 8, and vast security and
speed improvements more than justify the $40 upgrade price.
Microsoft's vision for the future of computers builds a new world for Windows. It works well with a mouse and keyboard, and it's great with touch screens. It lusts for apps, lives for sync, and loves real-time updates. But you'd better believe it'll take some time to get used to it all.
Since Microsoft debuted its vision for Windows 8 to the world at its Build 2011 conference, we have watched the themes that drive Windows 8 slowly gestate. The new operating system applies the lessons of mobile to the personal computer in a way that's absolutely innovative. Connectivity, cloud access to personal files, seamless updates, and a simple interface all come together in Windows 8.
A full CNET comparison between Windows 8 and Apple's OS X Mountain Lion will be forthcoming, but for now it's interesting to note two major differences. Apple's approach to sync integration with iCloud and app updates is much more cautious than Microsoft's cross-device Hail Mary. This isn't surprising, given that Apple is the lion's share of the tablet market, with the iPad claiming a 70 percent share.
However, the recent Nexus 7 notwithstanding, Google's clunky, robotic missteps on tablets have handed an opening to Microsoft to stomp in and grab the No. 2 spot. The "lite" version of Windows 8, Windows RT, will come with the New Microsoft Office preinstalled, and Windows Phone 8 will offer a Windows 8-styled interface coupled with robust sync features. And the company is pushing tablet makers with its own innovative Surface tablets. Basically, Redmond wants to build one Windows to rule them all .
Master the Windows 8 basics
There are two ways to get Windows 8 and Windows RT, which reach the public on October 26. You can buy a new computer or tablet running them, which is an attractive option because Microsoft is mandating its strictest standards ever for hardware manufacturers. Previews of the desktops, laptops, and tablets that will run Windows 8 have been, at worst, interesting curiosities, but generally have been much more than that, loaded with touch screens and ultrathin form factors.
However, Microsoft desperately wants people who own older Windows computers to upgrade. If you bought your Windows machine after June 2, 2012, but before January 31, 2013, you'll be able to buy an upgrade license for $14.99. People with older Windows 7, Vista, and XP computers will be able to upgrade for $39.99. Those are effectively Mac OS X point upgrade prices for a major operating system upgrade. We can't say that it's worth holding on to your XP-running hardware, but if you've got Windows 7, $40 for an upgrade ought to be mightily attractive. Not only that, but if you're considering buying a brand-new Windows 8 machine, this is a low-cost way to take the OS on a test run.
Windows RT is a different beast, sort of. It only comes preinstalled on certain tablets, most easily identified by the "RT" moniker that's often at the end of their names. To be blunt, Windows RT is a thinner version of Windows 8. It lacks third-party access to the Desktop mode, so you will only be able to use programs like Office 2013 and Internet Explorer 10 there. No legacy Windows software will work on it, a big strike against, and the Windows Store offers an anemic app catalog at the moment.
But, RT also won't suffer the same malware concerns that full Windows 8 will because of its different chip architecture. A full review of Windows RT is forthcoming, but for now you can check out our review of the Microsoft Surface RT and check out the Windows RT FAQ for more details on Microsoft's tablet-only operating system. The only two versions available to the public to download will be Windows 8 Basic and Windows 8 Pro, which this review is based on.
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Updated October 24 to include new Windows RT details.
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Windows 8
The Good
<b>Windows 8</b> embraces the future
wholeheartedly. Log-in and boot times are fast, the apps look gorgeous,
and the Sync feature brings seamless transition between devices.
The Bad
The learning curve is steep and in-app navigation isn't obvious. There are just too many known unknowns here.
The Bottom Line
Microsoft makes an aggressive, forward-thinking, and bold
statement for the future of PCs with Windows 8, and vast security and
speed improvements more than justify the $40 upgrade price.
Microsoft's vision for the future of computers builds a new world for Windows. It works well with a mouse and keyboard, and it's great with touch screens. It lusts for apps, lives for sync, and loves real-time updates. But you'd better believe it'll take some time to get used to it all.
Since Microsoft debuted its vision for Windows 8 to the world at its Build 2011 conference, we have watched the themes that drive Windows 8 slowly gestate. The new operating system applies the lessons of mobile to the personal computer in a way that's absolutely innovative. Connectivity, cloud access to personal files, seamless updates, and a simple interface all come together in Windows 8.
A full CNET comparison between Windows 8 and Apple's OS X Mountain Lion will be forthcoming, but for now it's interesting to note two major differences. Apple's approach to sync integration with iCloud and app updates is much more cautious than Microsoft's cross-device Hail Mary. This isn't surprising, given that Apple is the lion's share of the tablet market, with the iPad claiming a 70 percent share.
However, the recent Nexus 7 notwithstanding, Google's clunky, robotic missteps on tablets have handed an opening to Microsoft to stomp in and grab the No. 2 spot. The "lite" version of Windows 8, Windows RT, will come with the New Microsoft Office preinstalled, and Windows Phone 8 will offer a Windows 8-styled interface coupled with robust sync features. And the company is pushing tablet makers with its own innovative Surface tablets. Basically, Redmond wants to build one Windows to rule them all.
There are two ways to get Windows 8 and Windows RT, which reach the public on October 26. You can buy a new computer or tablet running them, which is an attractive option because Microsoft is mandating its strictest standards ever for hardware manufacturers. Previews of the desktops, laptops, and tablets that will run Windows 8 have been, at worst, interesting curiosities, but generally have been much more than that, loaded with touch screens and ultrathin form factors.
However, Microsoft desperately wants people who own older Windows computers to upgrade. If you bought your Windows machine after June 2, 2012, but before January 31, 2013, you'll be able to buy an upgrade license for $14.99. People with older Windows 7, Vista, and XP computers will be able to upgrade for $39.99. Those are effectively Mac OS X point upgrade prices for a major operating system upgrade. We can't say that it's worth holding on to your XP-running hardware, but if you've got Windows 7, $40 for an upgrade ought to be mightily attractive. Not only that, but if you're considering buying a brand-new Windows 8 machine, this is a low-cost way to take the OS on a test run.
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But, RT also won't suffer the same malware concerns that full Windows 8 will because of its different chip architecture. A full review of Windows RT is forthcoming, but for now you can check out our review of the Microsoft Surface RT and check out the Windows RT FAQ for more details on Microsoft's tablet-only operating system. The only two versions available to the public to download will be Windows 8 Basic and Windows 8 Pro, which this review is based on.
Installation
The Windows 8 installation process is remarkably simple, and belies the
massive changes you are about to wreak on your operating system. Run
the installer, drop in the license key when asked, and allow the
computer to reboot.
On the Toshiba DX1215 built for Windows 7 but running the Windows 8 Release Preview that we upgraded, installation took around 10 minutes -- not including the hinkiness we encountered with the Microsoft-supplied USB stick. The syncing process took longer, and getting the RTM to the same point of usability as the RP was added took almost another 20 minutes. Microsoft said this was longer than normal, but not out of the realm of possibility.
Microsoft documentation notes people installing Windows 8 over Windows 7 will get to keep their Windows settings, personal files, and programs. (Check out CNET's Windows 8 upgrade FAQ.)
If you have a preview version of Windows 8, you'll be able to keep your personal files, but apps will have to be downloaded again from the Windows Store. Fortunately, your previous apps should be saved in the Your Apps section, at the top edge. Settings such as picture passwords and Facebook will carry over, since they're attached to your log-in account. Google log-ins apparently will not, and must be re-entered manually.
People with Vista will be able to carry their Windows settings and personal files forward to Windows 8, but not their programs. If you're running Windows XP, you're even more restricted, and can only take your personal files with you. Microsoft has a Compatibility Center Web site to check your hardware before your purchase an upgrade.
Interface
Microsoft has never been accused of doing anything the easy way, and
that's doubly true for navigating Windows 8. The complaints and
compliments about the definitely different Windows 8 interface are
varied, but basically boil down to two aesthetic sensibilities.
We believe that Windows 8's new Start screen presents apps in an elegant interface. It challenges current common wisdom about apps and their icons, and reimagines the icon as an integrated extension of the app itself. The Windows 8 tile is a widget-esque surface that can stream real-time information from the app.
Tiles are arranged in groups on the Start screen, and you can drag them around to create new groups. You can also pinch to zoom out and get a global view of your groups, from which the groups themselves can be reorganized. This semantic zoom creates an easier way to navigate through content-rich apps, and across the dozens or hundreds of apps you're likely to install.
Furthermore, Windows 8 takes advantage of your screen's edges to stick menus in an accessible but out-of-the-way place. There's almost a zen approach to it all. Everything feels connected as you flip between recently used apps, as you use semantic zoom to navigate above and then within an app, and as your right-edge Charms bar provides an actual unified place to tweak settings, search in-app and across Windows 8, and share content.
You navigate Windows 8 through the Charms bar, which has no true analog in Windows 7. It's the navigation bar that lives at the right edge of the screen that intertwines OS navigation with OS functionality. From the Charms bar, you can Search apps, files, and settings; Share content across apps; jump to the Start screen; configure external Devices such as multiple monitors; and change Settings both for Windows 8 itself and any app that you're in at the moment.
By putting these five key features all in one place, Microsoft has supplanted the catchall Start menu of previous Windows editions with something more nuanced, but with a broader mandate. All apps have settings, goes the logic -- therefore, you should be able to access those settings in the same place, regardless of app.
In practice, this is generally smooth with moments of clunkiness. No matter what app you're in, your Windows 8 settings are always accessible from the bottom of the Settings sidebar. However, the specifics of an app naturally are left to the app maker. In Microsoft's Weather app, your toggle from Fahrenheit to Celsius lives not in the Settings sidebar, but in the also-hidden bottom-edge options.
The left edge allows you to swipe through your previously used app, although you can turn this off if you'd like. Swiping in from the left edge and then making a quick U-turn back to the edge reveals a sidebar of thumbnails of your previously used apps, including the Start screen. You can cycle very quickly through previous apps, making this one of Windows 8's better navigation options.
So, while it's logical of Microsoft to restrict the side edges to the operating system, and the top and bottom edges to the app, the practice is not intuitive in all cases. Microsoft provides a helpful, necessary tutorial when you first install Windows 8 that demonstrates this, but it doesn't show you the top and bottom edges, or the left edge
Because Windows 8 is intended as a unified system for both PC and tablet, it works almost as well with a keyboard and mouse as it does with touch. While the mouse may eventually go the way of the fax machine, it's doubtful that Microsoft intends to kill it off while encouraging so many non-touch-screen owners to upgrade to Windows 8. It's much more likely that Microsoft sees an immediate future for touch and keyboard/mouse, not touch or keyboard/mouse.
So, as with seemingly everything in Windows 8, this, too, serves two masters. Sure, it gives you the precision required for image editing, but it's also Microsoft proclaiming Windows 8's usefulness. Windows 8 can do it all, Microsoft says: you get touch, mouselike precision, and keyboard hot keys. While the tiles are clearly designed for touch, they are not irritatingly large for mouse work.
Meanwhile, all the major hot keys in Windows 7 perform the same functions in Windows 8, and there are some new ones, too. These include Win+Print Screen to take a screenshot, which then gets automatically saved to your Photos app, or using the Windows key to switch between the Start screen and your last-used app.
One of the best keyboard functions is that you can pull up an app from the Start screen just by beginning to type. It's ridiculously simple and effective: type "cal" when on the Start screen, and a list of apps with "cal" in their name appear in the center of the screen, but on the right you can flip from Apps to Settings to Files that have the same "cal" string.
Not much will happen when you first connect a mouse to Windows 8. As soon as you move the mouse, though, a scroll bar will appear along the bottom edge of the Start screen. You can then use the scroll bar to navigate through your groups, or you can use the scroll wheel for that -- so the vertical motion is interpreted by Windows 8 as a horizontal scroll.
