Animated desktop background concept was probably first introduced with Windows Vista operating system. DreamScene, one of the extras released for the Ultimate edition of Vista, let users set a video file as desktop background. Even though Microsoft dropped this excellent feature from Windows 7, there are plenty of tools out there to enable DreamScene feature […]
How To Disable or Stop Desktop Background (Wallpaper) Syncing In Windows 8.1
Unlike Windows 7 and previous versions of Windows operating system, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 let you sync your personal settings and preferences across your Windows 8/8.1 PCs. In order to enable the feature and sync your settings, you need to sign in with a Microsoft account, though. The problem with this handy feature is […]
Changing Windows 8.1 Boot Logo Using 8oot Logo Changer Tool
In our previous post, we let you know about the release of 8oot Logo Changer, a free tool designed to help you change the original boot screen logo of Windows 8.1 with a custom picture. Even though replacing the default boot logo using this tool is relatively easier, first time users might need some help […]
How To Repair Windows 8.1 Installation (The Easy Way)
Windows XP, a version of the Windows operating system that is going strong thirteen years after its 2001 release, came with a handy feature to repair the corrupted Windows installation. If you ever installed or reinstalled Windows XP operating system, you probably remember the option titled Repair Windows installation that appeared during the install process. […]
How To Backup iPhone Photos To PC Without iTunes
Many modern smartphones ship with cameras that are comparable to standalone digital cameras. Some smartphones like Nokia Lumia 950 and iPhone 6s feature cameras that are capable of capturing stunning pictures, even in low light conditions. Apple iPhone, without a doubt, one of the best smartphones out there and is one of the few smartphones […]
How To Open Windows Mobility Center In Windows 8.1
This past weekend, I assisted one of my friends in upgrading Windows 7 installation to the recently released Windows 8.1 version. The upgrade was smooth, even though the operation doesn’t keep installed programs and one needs to install all programs all over again after completing the upgrade. After upgrading to Windows 8.1, we reinstalled all […]
How To Access SkyDrive Without Microsoft Account In Windows 8.1
SkyDrive has been deeply integrated into Windows 8.1 operating system. Windows 8.1 lets you access and browse SkyDrive files right from Windows Explorer, allows you automatically upload camera roll to your SkyDrive account, and also sync your desktop wallpaper and other settings across your Windows 8.1 machines. But in order to use all above mentioned […]
How To Upgrade To Windows 8.1 From Windows 8 For Free
The recently released Windows 8.1 operating system not only ships with new features but also addresses some of the announces of Windows 8 operating system. The ability to skip the Start screen and boot directly to the desktop, the Start button, and better Start screen personalization options are some of the new features of Windows […]
How To Prepare Windows 8.1 Bootable USB On Mac OS X
If your Windows installation is corrupted and you don’t have a bootable USB or DVD to perform a clean install of Windows 8.1, you can use your Mac machine to create bootable Windows 8.1 USB drive without having to install third-party utilities. One can use the native Boot Camp Assistant software that ships with all […]
Automatically Change Start Screen Background Color In Windows 8.1
A couple of weeks ago, we introduced you to a new tool called ColorSync that lets you automatically set Start screen background color as window border and taskbar color in Windows 8.1. The good news is that the developer of this tool has updated the tool and it now can now automatically set the window […]
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