The Windows 8 Store is receiving hundreds of new apps every day and has over 30,000 apps in different categories. The Store is exclusive to Windows 8 and one needs to open up the Store app to search and browse the Store. Because of this, one can’t browse the Store from a web browser. Windows […]
Fix: Clicking On Internet Explorer Tile On Start Screen Opens Internet Explorer Desktop Version
Unlike its predecessor, Windows 8 includes two versions of Internet Explorer browser: Internet Explorer desktop and Metro UI-style (Modern UI) Internet Explorer. While the desktop version of the browser is powerful, the Metro UI Internet Explorer 10 is specially designed for the touch screen. One can easily launch the Metro UI Internet Explorer by switching […]
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 Install Windows 8 From USB
If you’ve ever attempted to install Windows from USB flash drive, you probably are aware that it’s the best and fastest way of installing Windows. Now that Microsoft has officially launched Windows 8, many of you might be eagerly waiting to install the next generation Windows operating system. While there are tens of free tools […]
How To Upgrade To Windows 8
As some of you know, until Jan 31, 2013, Microsoft is allowing computer users upgrade from Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 to Windows 8 for just $39.99. If you are running a genuine version of XP, Vista or Windows 7, you can follow the given below instructions to get your Windows 8 upgrade license. […]
How To Enable Or Disable Touchpad Gestures In Windows 8
It’s a well-known fact that Windows 8 user interface has been optimized for touch screen and some features such as the Start screen and Modern UI apps has specially been designed for touch screen devices and it even includes some cool touch gestures. Users who are running Windows 8 on a touch screen device probably […]
Windows 8 Touchpad Gestures
Microsoft’s Windows 8 delivers a touch-first experience, along with full support for mouse and keyboard. Windows 8 user interface is optimized for touch but all those keyboard shortcuts that we are familiar with still work, enabling the best of both worlds. We have previously talked about touch screen gestures present in Windows 8. Microsoft has […]
Difference Between Windows 8 & Windows RT
Users who have been closely following Microsoft must be knowing that Windows 8 is mainly available in three editions: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows RT. What many users aren’t aware is, even though Windows 8 and Windows RT look the same from the outside, they are totally different under the hood. The plus […]
Difference Between Windows 7 & Windows 8
Over the last few months, we have covered a number of tips and guides on Microsoft’s latest Windows operating system. Now that Windows 8 and Windows 8 powered PCs and tablets are up for pre-order, many users are asking one simple question: should I upgrade to Windows 8? To get an answer for the above […]
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 […]
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