
The apps on your Start screen are optimized for media, making it easier than ever to play music, watch videos, and view photos. For example, any songs or albums in the Music library will appear in the Music app. Libraries are especially important in Windows 8 because many of the apps on the Start screen-including Music, Photos, and Videos-use your libraries to find and display content. To learn how to display them, read How to Bring Back Libraries in Windows 8.1. If you're using Windows 8.1, your libraries may be hidden by default. For example, you might include a folder of important spreadsheets in the Documents library while still keeping the folder on the Desktop for quick access. You can include any of your folders within a library without changing where they're stored on your computer. Libraries do not actually store your files and folders-they simply help keep them organized.

There are four basic libraries in Windows 8: Documents, Pictures, Music, and Videos. Libraries are collections of content that can be easily accessed through File Explorer. Libraries make it easier to find your files whenever you need them. The Search Tools tab Working with libraries
