Then go to the Windows 8 Start Screen and type Refresh. When the search results appear click on the Settings category as shown below.

To refresh your Windows 8.x system, go to Settings > Update and Recovery > Recovery. Then under "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," click the Get started button.

In Windows 8, Microsoft added two new features called Refresh and Reset, which simplify the entire reinstall process and reduces the amount of time required sitting in front of the PC.

You can change the refresh rate on your monitor through your display settings, though it may be limited by the monitor, graphics card, and resolution.

How to Set the Refresh Rate on a PC Monitor. If you find that your CRT monitor flickers constantly, giving you headaches and eye strain, the most likely culprit is your monitor's refresh rate. By ...

How to change your monitor’s refresh rate Now the moment you’ve all been waiting for: it’s time to check your display’s working speed, and change your monitor’s refresh rate if needed.