In Windows 8, Start screen is the first thing that you see after logging in. Instead of the legacy desktop, you are greeted with the tiled Start screen where you can see information about your Facebook, Twitter, Weather and many other things without launching apps. To switch to the desktop mode, one needs to click […]
Archives for August 2012
Fix: Internet Explorer Metro Tile Missing From Start Screen In Windows 8
Windows 8 ships with Internet Explorer (IE) in two flavors – Metro (aka Windows 8 style) and desktop. While the Metro-style Internet Explorer v10 is designed for tablets and touch screens (for x86, x64, and ARM processors), the other version works great on desktops and notebooks (for x86 and x64 processors). A large percentage of […]
How To Enable Aero Transparency In Windows 8 RTM
Users who have been closely following Microsoft or who have installed Windows 8 RTM must be knowing that Microsoft has dropped Aero transparency from the final build (build 9200) and users now have no options but to use the default set of non-aero themes. While Aero features such as the Aero peek is still available […]
How To Send Attachments Over 25 MB In Outlook.com
Ever since the launch of Outlook.com, we have written a number of guides to help you explorer the best features and options in the new webmail service from Microsoft. How to rename your Hotmail account to Outlook.com, switch back from Outlook.com to Hotmail & Live, how to recover & reset Outlook.com password, and how to […]
How To Close & Delete Outlook.com Account
Microsoft new Outlook.com is designed for the next billion mailboxes. The new email service from Microsoft looks modern and comes with virtually unlimited email storage space. Ability to connect to your Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social networks, and the ability to view and edit documents without leaving the Outlook.com are two cool features. While […]
How To Recover Or Reset Outlook.com Password
The number of passwords we modern users need to remember is growing with each passing day. Securing your email account with a strong, unique password is always a good idea, right up until the point where you forget the password. So, it’s always recommended to save your passwords in your browser with a master password […]
How To Add An Outlook.com Email Address (Account) To iPhone
Outlook.com, formally unveiled by Microsoft on 31st July, sports a clear and user-friendly user interface, and incudes tens of useful features. Users can now create a new Outlook.com account or use their existing Hotmail, Live, or MSN ID to sign in to the new webmail service from Microsoft. We have previously shown you how […]
How To Switch Back From Outlook.com Account (Email Address) To Hotmail or Live
Recently, we talked about the launch of Outlook.com email service and also how to rename your existing Hotmail, Live, or MSN address to Outlook.com. While majority of users who have moved from Hotmail and Live to Outlook.com are enjoying the new user interface and features, a small percentage of users want to switch back to […]
Use Yahoo! Mail & Gmail Keyboard shortcuts In Outlook.com
By know, many of you might be using the new email service from Microsoft as your primary email address. In addition to modern interface and handy features, Outlook.com comes with some handy keyboard shortcuts so you can easily accomplish all tasks without touching the mouse or touchpad. Users who have switched from Gmail or […]
Rename Hotmail & Live Account To Outlook.com
Microsoft has launched the Outlook.com email service and is now available for everyone. The new webmail service from Microsoft comes with the new user interface, robust account security, industry leading spam protection, minimal advertisements, Office Web apps, ability to connect to Facebook and Twitter, and more. While it’s possible to get an @Outlook.com email address, […]