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What is the home screen?

You will know what the home screen is and how to get back to it.

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The home screen is the first page you see on your phone or computer. It holds your apps. Apps are the little buttons you tap or click to open things.

Think of it like the front door of your home. From here, you can go anywhere you want.

If you ever feel lost, you can go back to the home screen. It is a safe starting point. Nothing breaks when you return to it.

Try this
  1. Look for a row or grid of small picture buttons. Those are your apps.
  2. On a phone, press the button at the bottom to go home. It may be a circle or a small bar.
  3. On a computer, the home screen is called the desktop. Close a window to see it again.
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Buddy says

When in doubt, head back to the home screen. It always feels like a fresh start.

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