Users who are running Windows 8 on a desktop or notebook always prefer using the desktop version of Internet Explorer over the Modern UI (aka Metro-style) browser. Even though the Modern UI IE provides more screen area and works great on netbooks and touch screen devices, it isn’t perfect for big screens. As you might […]
How To Customize Start Screen In Windows 8
It’s a very well known fact that Microsoft has dropped Start menu from Windows 8 and introduced Start screen as replacement. The Start screen is elegant, feature-rich, and highly customizable. You can customize almost everything on the Start screen in a jiffy. We have already shown a number of guides to personalize the Start screen. […]
How To Legally Install Apps Purchased From Windows 8 Store On Up To Five PCs
As some of you know, when you purchase an app from the Store in Windows 8, you can legally install the same app on up to five Windows 8 machines for free. This is a good option as many of us have multiple PCs at home. Whenever you purchase and install apps on a new […]
How To Block Email Addresses In Outlook.com
Microsoft recently released its new webmail service Outlook.com to the public. The new email service from Microsoft includes all the features and options you would expect in a good mail service. The simple, clutter-free interface is probably the highlight of Outlook.com. Outlook.com comes with some cool features to keep your inbox clean from spam messages. […]
How To Create Keyboard Shortcut To Open Windows 8 Store
The Store is one of the main attractions of Windows 8. It’s a place where you can look for both traditional desktop software and modern UI style (metro-style) apps. While desktop software aren’t available for download from the Store, one can safely install modern UI apps. Enthusiasts and developers have been submitting new apps to […]
How To Pin Web Pages To Start Screen In Windows 8
While the new tiled Start screen is one of the most talked and controversial features of Windows 8 and has been successful in keeping many Windows 7 users from upgrading, users who know how to customize and use the Start screen probably agree that it’s one of the best features of Windows 8. While majority […]
How to Restore Missing Desktop Tile On Start Screen In Windows 8
In Windows 8, Start screen is the first thing that you see after logging in. Instead of the legacy desktop, you are greeted with the tiled Start screen where you can see information about your Facebook, Twitter, Weather and many other things without launching apps. To switch to the desktop mode, one needs to click […]
How To Create Windows 8 Recovery Drive
Apart from the new Start screen and UI changes, Windows 8 also includes some powerful and useful features under the hood. File history, Hyper-V, fast startup (hybrid boot), Refresh PC, and Reset PC are some of the best features of Windows 8. Refresh PC feature is very useful to troubleshot and fix various Windows related […]
How To Enable/Disable Fast Startup In Windows 8
Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 operating system has been designed for delivering better speeds than previous versions of Windows. Because of this, Windows 8 is faster in almost every department compared to its predecessors. It boots faster, takes less time to copy or move files, and finally it’s low on system resources as well. With the […]
How To Enable/Disable Startup Sound In Windows 8
The startup sound is a sound that Windows makes when you start the computer. While majority of Windows users find the Windows startup sound annoying and turn off the sound, few users love this sound and some users even replace the default sound with a custom one. Windows 8 users must have noticed that […]