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 […]
How To Always Open Links In Desktop Internet Explorer In Windows 8
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 […]