It’s a well known fact that Microsoft has removed tens of handy features from Windows 8 operating system. Start menu, Explorer toolbar (command bar), DVD playback, desktop gadgets, Aero glass transparency, Windows classic theme, and advanced appearance settings are some of the features missing from Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. While it’s possible to get […]
How To Change Folder Background In Windows 8.1
In Windows XP, we could change the folder background colour without having to install third-party tools. In Vista and Windows 7, one could set a custom picture as folder background with the help of third-party tools such as Folder Background Changer. A quick search on the web reveals that there is no workaround or free […]
How To Change The Start Button In Windows 8.1
Microsoft has restored the Start button with Windows 8.1 update. While the Start button in Windows 8.1 takes you to the Start screen instead of Start menu and the new Start button isn’t what users were looking for, nevertheless it greatly enhances the look of the taskbar and desktop. A click on the Start button […]
Remove Start Button From Windows 8.1 Taskbar Using StartIsGone
Start button on the taskbar is one of the first things that you notice after upgrading Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. Unlike Windows 7, Vista or XP, the Start button on Windows 8.1 taskbar takes you to the Start screen, the Start menu replacement introduced with Windows 8 operating system. While users who prefer to […]
How To Return To Desktop After Closing Apps In Windows 8.1
One of the annoying features of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 is that when you close a modern app (app installed from the Store), Windows takes you to the Start screen. That is, when you close an app in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, Start screen appears so that you can quickly launch another app. […]
How To Add Hidden Options To The Context Menu In Windows 7/8.1
Dozens of free tools out there to tweak the context menu (right-click) in Windows operating system by adding new options or removing unwanted program entries. One of the downsides of all those tools is that they can’t add new options to the context menu as hidden options that appear only when you hold down the […]
How To Move Details Pane To The Bottom In Windows 8.1 File Explorer
Details pane, the small pane that shows file details when selected, is one of the many useful features introduced first with Windows Vista, and is part of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 versions as well. In Vista and Windows 7, details pane appears across the bottom of Windows Explorer. In Windows 8 and […]
A Tool To Hide The Start Button On Windows 8.1 Taskbar
The Start button on the Windows 8.1 taskbar lets you quickly switch to the Start screen when you perform a left-click on it, and reveals the power user menu when you right-click on it. It’s no secret that most Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users use the Windows logo key on the keyboard or Windows […]
How To Show Libraries In Windows 8.1 Explorer Navigation Pane
First introduced with Windows 7, Libraries feature lets you easily organize files and folders scattered across your hard drive(s) or network. The beauty of this feature is that it lets you quickly create new libraries, edit existing ones, and add files and folders to libraries without the need of additional hard drive space. Unfortunately, it […]
How To Make Windows 8.1 Look Like Windows 7
Not everyone loves the default look of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. There are millions of Windows users who have been forced (or, at least they think so) to use the latest version of Windows operating system and its modern features such as Start screen and apps. The best thing about Windows is that you […]