As you know, logging into your user account in Windows 7 and previous versions of Windows was a simple task. When you see the logon screen, simply enter the password in the box, if you have one, in order to boot to the desktop. With the introduction of lock screen in Windows 8 Microsoft has […]
How To Quickly Disable Touch Screen Input In Windows 10/8.1
While the Windows 8/8.1 was designed for touchscreen, the latest Windows 10 is optimized for touch screen input and works equally well with traditional input methods such as mouse and keyboard. The lock screen, Start, and Settings have especially been designed for touchscreen. The new tablet mode in Windows 10 makes it easy to use […]
How To Disable Highlighting Newly Installed Apps In Windows 8.1 Apps Screen
Just like Windows 7 and previous iterations of Windows, Windows 8.1 also highlights newly installed programs/apps on the Apps screen. That is, when you install a new application, Windows highlights the same for the next couple of days so that you can easily identify it. Update: This method doesn’t seem to work. Please check it […]
How To Get Windows 10 Style Start Menu In Windows 7/8.1 Right Now
This post was published ever before the release of Windows 10. We request you visit Windows 10 Start menu for Windows 8/7 article for exact looking Start menu. We all know that soon after the release of Windows 8, a bunch of third-party free and paid programs were released to disable the newly introduced Metro […]
How To Remove Shutdown Button From Start Screen In Windows 8.1 Update
Earlier this week, Microsoft officially released Windows 8.1 Update to public. In addition to performance enhancements, this update makes Windows Store apps much easier to use for mouse and keyboard users. Other than that, shut down and search button now appear on the Start screen. Those of you have installed Windows 8.1 Update probably have […]
How To Disable Windows+L Shortcut Key In Windows 10/8/7
There are many users who often have to switch between Windows and Mac OS X. For instance, some of you might have installed Windows on Mac using Boot Camp Assistant or without Boot Camp software and frequently switch between two operating systems. As you know, on Mac OS X, we use Command + L hotkey […]
Access Start Screen By Moving Mouse Cursor To The Bottom Left Corner Of The Screen In Windows 8/8.1
Just like the Start menu in previous versions of Windows operating system, the Start screen in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 plays an important role. One has to switch to the Start screen (unless you have configured it to open within desktop) in order to launch apps, search for files and settings, and launch pinned […]
15 Free Windows 8.1 Customization & Tweaking Tools
A number of free and paid software have been released ever since the preview release of Windows 8.1 update. In this guide, we have compiled a list of 15 free tools that help you tweak and customize the default look and feel of Windows 8.1 operating system. In no particular order, following are the 15 […]
How To Make The Start Screen Transparent In Windows 8.1
The updated Start screen in Windows 8.1 can be customized in many ways with and without the help of third-party software. Even though Windows 8.1 doesn’t automatically add shortcuts of installed programs to the Start screen by default, you can pin your favourite programs and apps to the Start screen, add your own custom tiles […]
3 Free Tools To Get Windows Experience Index In Windows 8.1
It’s a well-known fact that Microsoft has dropped the GUI version Windows Experience Index (WEI) from its latest Windows 8.1 operating system. Windows Experience Index, a feature first introduced with Windows Vista, evaluates and then rates your PC’s hardware. As some of you may know, even though the GUI version of WEI isn’t present in […]
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