Another new feature of Windows 8.1 is the ability to resize live tiles on the Windows 8 Start Screen.
The Need for Maintenance in Windows 7
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Scheduling maintenance allows you to perform processor-intensive tasks, such as checking your disk for errors, during a time where your PC isn’t in use.
How to Check if your Password is Secure
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Find out if your Password is Secure enough: These days you have passwords to protect almost every website you visit online. Whether it be for banks, accessing your email or even to leave a comment on an article, you need a password. Passwords are also becoming easier and easier to break. Advanced hackers use some sophisticated (and some not very sophisticated) algorithms to try and randomly guess your password. If you are using easily accessible information such as your birth date or first and last name as your password the […]
What to do in case your laptop gets liquid on it
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Spilling water or another liquid on your laptop is not the end of the world. Here are important steps to take in order to rescue your machine.
What to do if your laptop’s power cord stops working
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If your laptop suddenly won’t charge, there are a few things that might cause this. We run down some ways to fix it.
Get a Modern, Functional Start Menu for Windows 8.1
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Revisiting the Start Menu for Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 is Microsoft’s first major update to Windows 8 and in this update they have many great new features and enhancements. One of the more notable changes in Widows 8.1, compared to Windows 8, is the introduction to the Start Button. Please note that this is only a button, not a Start Menu for Windows 8.1. The Start Button takes you to the Windows 8 Start Screen (the full screen, tile based replacement to the Start Menu). For some people this is […]
How to bring back the Start Menu in Windows 8
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Windows 8 is a dramatically different Operating System than Windows 7 or any previous version of Windows. This is mainly because Microsoft has tried to adapt Windows 8 to work with many different types of devices ranging from tablets to desktop PCs. One of the major changes in Windows 8 is the removal of the Start Button and Start Menu in favor of the new Start Screen. People familiar with the previous Start Menu may find this difficult to adapt to and may miss having the old Start Menu as […]
New Features of Windows 8.1: Shared Wallpaper
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With the new Windows 8.1, it’s now possible to use the same background image as your Desktop wallpaper and Start Screen wallpaper.
A Guide to the “Unmountable Boot Volume” Blue Screen of Death Error
| By Steve Horton |
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The UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME Blue Screen of Death error means that you’re having an issue with starting up Windows. This problem may be fixable … read on.
How to Calculate Power Consumption of Your Computer
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It’s important to determine how much power your computer and its components are using — the first step toward saving money on your energy bill.
A Guide to the KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE Blue Screen of Death Error
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The KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE Blue Screen of Death error can be an issue with your hard drive, memory or drivers. Find out which.
Removing the AVG Toolbar and Undoing its Browser Changes
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The AVG Toolbar can slow down your web browser and is very difficult to get rid of. Here’s how to do it.
A Guide to Physical PC Maintenance
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PC maintenance is more than just software. Learn how to keep your PC clean, inside and out.
How to Scan Your Computer for Driver Updates
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Outdated drivers holding back your PC’s performance and reliability? Learn how to scan your computer for driver updates and keep it running like new.
Customize the Look and Feel of Start Menu Reviver
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Start Menu Reviver can be customized to a great degree, from colors to Start Button choice to icons. Learn about your customization options here.
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