The recently released Windows 8.1 Update makes using Windows Store apps much easier for mouse and keyboard users. With default settings, Windows Store apps now have close and minimize buttons and one can always access taskbar from Store apps by just moving the mouse cursor to the bottom edge of the screen. In addition to […]
Live Calendar Tile App Adds Live Calendar To Start Screen In Windows 8/8.1
Ever since the first public preview release of Windows 8 back in 2011, we have been reviewing programs that help you customize look and feel of operating system and Start screen. We have already covered over 15 free tools to customize Windows 8/8.1 UI, including 6 tools to customize the default look of the Start […]
Remove Native Apps From Windows 8 Installation Using Windows 8 Apps Remover
About six months ago, we discussed how to remove all native Modern UI apps from a Windows 8 installation without the help of third-party tools. The method involves executing a command from the Command Prompt and is fairly simple. The only downside of the method is that you need to execute separate commands one-by-one in […]
How To Migrate Apps From Windows 8.1 Preview To RTM
Even before the release of Windows 8.1 Preview to the public, Microsoft had announced that Windows 8.1 Preview users wouldn’t be able to migrate desktop programs and apps downloaded from the Store to Windows 8.1 RTM. Now that Windows 8.1 RTM is released, many users who have downloaded Windows 8.1 RTM ISO from Microsoft might […]
How To Install Apps On SD Card In Windows 8/8.1
If you own a Windows 8 tablet or notebook and running out of storage space, you can utilize the microSD memory card slot on your tablet/notebook to add a microSD memory card and then configure Windows to install Modern (Metro) apps on it. While most of the desktop programs out there offer an option to […]
How To Completely Uninstall All Built-in Windows 8 Apps
Along with legacy applications such as Paint, WordPad, Notepad, and some other programs, Windows 8 also ships with a bunch of Metro-style or modern apps. Messaging, Games, Internet Explorer, Mail, People, Camera, Video, Music, Calendar, Maps, Sensex, and SkyDrive are some of the apps that ship with Windows 8. Users who are running Windows 8 […]
Adobe Reader App For Windows 10/8
Unlike its predecessor, Windows 10 opens PDF files in Microsoft Edge web browser by default. But if you’re looking for a better PDF reader specially designed for touch user interface, you can now download an app developed by none other than Adobe. Adobe Reader for Windows 10 Adobe has just announced the availability of its […]
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 […]
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 View Apps Size In Windows 8
Removing unwanted software from your hard drive is one the easiest ways of freeing up disk space and speeding up PC. As you may know, one can head over to Programs and Features in Control Panel to view size of installed software. Microsoft has introduced Metro style (Modern UI) apps with Windows 8. The Programs […]