There are over 100,000 Modern (Metro) apps in the official Windows Store and the number is growing every day. If you are a Windows 8/8.1 user, chances are high that you regularly visit the Store in search of new, interesting apps, and install tens of apps every week. At some point of time, we all […]
How To Backup & Restore Start Screen Layout In Windows 8.1
The Start screen in Windows 8.1 can be customized in many ways without having to use third-party applications. We can configure the Start screen to use the current desktop background, change live tiles size to small, medium, wide or extra large, change background color of Start, and more. In fact, Microsoft has introduced a dedicated […]
5 Truly Hidden Features In Windows 8.1
Microsoft recently released its latest desktop operating system called Windows 8.1. Although the new version looks similar to Windows 8, the newest version of Windows has hundreds of new features and functionalities, we have already covered the 50 major new features in Windows 8.1 update. While Microsoft has talked about most of the major changes […]
How To Install Google Web Fonts In Windows And Mac Without Using Third-Party Tools
May be you have come across a cool Google Web Font on a website and want to use it on your Windows 10/8.1/7 PC or Mac; or may be you’re using Google Web Fonts on your blog and want to use the same font with Windows Live Writer to compile articles offline. For those who’re […]
Fix: Library-ms Is No Longer Working In Windows 7/8
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 […]