Libraries, one of the hundreds of features introduced with Windows 7, make it easier to search, find, and organize your files. With Libraries, you can easily organize files scattered across multiple drives and networks with ease. In simple words, a library helps you see your files in one place, no matter where they are located. […]
How To Shutdown Windows 8 Quickly By Changing Power Button Action To Shutdown
The lack of easy access to shutdown, hibernate, sleep, and restart options in the newest iteration of Windows operating system has forced many users to install third-party Start menu programs, pin shutdown and hibernate options to the Start screen, and also add shutdown, restart, and hibernate to the Windows + X power menu. While it’s […]
How To Pin Command Prompt With Admin Rights To Start Screen
We have previously shown how to open Command Prompt as administrator in Windows 8. Users who regularly run Command Prompt as admin might want to pin the elevated prompt to the Start screen so that they cay launch the Command Prompt with admin rights with just a tap or click. One can pin folders, drives, […]
How To Add Shutdown Tile To Start Screen In Windows 8
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 […]
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 Your Own Tiles On Start Screen To Launch Programs
The new Start screen in Windows 8 lets you pin folders, webpages, programs and drives as tiles but it doesn’t allow you create your own custom tile to launch programs or files. Not too long ago, we showed you how to add custom tiles to the Start screen with the help of a free tool […]
How To Upgrade Windows 8.1 To Windows 8.1 Pro
Microsoft has simplified editions in the latest iteration of Windows. Windows 8/8.1 comes in four editions: Windows 8/8.1, Windows 8/8.1 Pro, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows 8/8.1 RT. While the first three editions are designed for desktops, notebooks, and netbooks, the last edition runs only on tablets powered by ARM chips. Just like its predecessors, […]
How To Disable Lock Screen In Windows 8
Just like all major mobile platforms, Windows 8 also comes with its own lock screen. The lock screen is one of the new features introduced in Windows 8 and displays date & time by default. Users can customize the lock screen by adding notifications and changing default lock screen background. The lock screen is the […]