Shutting down Windows 8 can be frustrating as it’s no longer possible to access all shut down options with a click. In earlier versions of Windows, one could just open the Start menu by pressing or clicking the Start orb to access all shut down options. In Windows 8, one needs to open the Settings […]
Display System Uptime On Start Screen In Windows 8
If you don’t turn off your computer at night and leave it on for days, at times, you might want to know for how long your PC is running. The system uptime information can be helpful to troubleshoot various issues as well. In Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, we can check the system uptime […]
Enable Hidden Start Screen Animation In Windows 8
The Start screen is one of the most talked and controversial features of Windows 8 operating system. Enough has been written about the pros and cons of Start screen. Users who have been using Windows 8 with the native Start screen for a while would agree that it’s one of the best features of Windows […]
How To Use Windows Defender To Scan Files And Drives In Windows 8
Microsoft has included numerous new security features in Windows 8 to improve the PC security. One of the visible changes in the security department is the inclusion of a better security program. That’s right. Windows 8 ships with a better security software to shield your PC from viruses, malware, and other threats. Windows Defender, which […]
How To Check App Version In Windows 8
With Windows 8, Microsoft has not only introduced Modern UI Start screen but also Modern UI (aka Metro-style) apps. Windows 8 ships with a bunch of cool Metro-style apps or Modern UI apps. One can always open up the Store app and install new apps from the official Windows Store. Users who have used Windows […]
How To Use CCleaner To Clean Context Menu
CCleaner was one of the first tools released to optimize and cleanup Windows by deleting temporary files, web browsing history, and other unwanted files. Over the years, the developer of the program has updated it with a number of new functionalities and it’s now the best, free maintenance tool available for Windows. CCleaner has always […]
How To Open Folder Options In Windows 8
The Ribbon interface, which was first introduced with Microsoft Office 2007, is now part of Explorer in Windows 8 as well. The Ribbon replaces the old menu interface and is minimized by default. The new interface is clutter-free and lets you easily access all options with a click or tap. Folder Options is one of […]
How To Shutdown Windows 8
The first thing you will discover after switching to Windows 8 desktop is missing Start menu. Now that Start menu has been replaced with Start screen you may be wondering where are shut down, restart, hibernate and sleep options in Windows 8. In Windows 8, by default, shut down, restart, sleep and hibernate options aren’t […]
How Big Should Your Windows 8 Drive Be?
If you are a Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 user, chances are pretty good that you’ve plans to switch to Windows 8 in near future. Users who are going to perform a clean install of Windows 8 might be wondering how big should system drive be? Well, the right amount of disk space for […]
How To Create Windows To Go In Windows 8 Enterprise Edition
A few weeks back, we reported about the availability of 90-day trial version of Windows 8 Enterprise edition for developers and consumers who want to test drive the RTM build. In addition to all features present in Windows 8 Pro edition, the Enterprise edition includes many more features. One feature that has been introduced in […]
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