Windows 10 is probably the best version of the Windows operating system to date. Not just because it’s the latest version of Windows, but because of the number of features and improvements it ships with. For the first time, Microsoft has designed and developed a version of the Windows operating system based on user feedback. […]
How To Change Default Install Location Of Apps In Windows 10
These days, more and more devices are shipping with little or limited storage space as most of them are offering expensive SSDs. Most of the smartphones and tablets out there offer limited storage space, and a significant percentage of in-built storage is mostly occupied by the operating system only. Those of you who own devices […]
Battery Level: Battery Status Tile For Windows 8.1 Start Screen
I love the Start screen in Windows 8/8.1 and strongly feel that it’s way better than the old Start screen for a variety of reasons. That said, just like any other software, it’s not perfect and there is certainly room for improvement. There are plenty of free apps out there to enhance the Start screen […]
Stop Windows Store Apps From Appearing On Taskbar In Windows 8.1 Update
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 […]