Help tips in Windows 8.1 were designed to show users how to access the various hidden menus introduced in Windows 8 that are accessed by swiping from the edges of the screen. While these tips can be helpful for new Windows 8 users, they can be very annoying for others and in some cases, very difficult to dismiss.
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The System Recovery feature in Windows 8 and 10 is a great feature that enables you to fix your computer if it ever gets stuck in a state in which it will not boot properly. A number of tools are included, such as Automatic Repair, System Restore, Refresh your PC, System Image Recovery, and Memory Diagnostics, along with a way for you to access the command prompt.
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The System Restore feature has matured over the years into a very valuable tool for any enthusiast who tweaks their computer. Every time you make a change, there is a risk that something could go wrong. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could easily undo any change with just a few clicks? System Restore provides the solution to that problem by enabling you to jump back in time to an earlier state.
Read MoreMicrosoft has released the Windows 10 technical and enterprise previews to the public and if you are like me, you will want to try out the next version of Windows before it is released to the public. There are two product keys available for the different editions of Windows 10.
Read MoreThere are a number of ways to download Windows 10 from Microsoft including the full production release (build 10240), evaluation version, and free public testing called the technical preview for Windows Insiders. The technical preview is intended for consumers that want to try out the latest version of Windows and help shape the future of Windows. The enterprise edition is intended only for large...
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Google security researchers have published details about a major security flaw found in the SSL protocol that is used to encrypt data transferred between your browser and a web server. SSL is typically used in situations where logon credentials are validated...
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Enabling two-factor authentication is a great way to add an additional level of protection to your Microsoft account. Even if your password is stolen, your account is still protected because two-factor authetication requires an additional level of verification to log in. Microsoft calls their version of two-factor authentication "two-step verification" and it works by providing you with a random code...
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Wouldn't it be convenient if there was a shutdown button on the Start Screen similar to previous versions of Windows? I was determined to bring back this functionality and it is much easier than you can imagine thanks to the flexibility of the Start Screen in Windows 8 and 8.1.
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Windows 7 users envious of the Windows 8 Task Manager have a new option thanks to a free utility called DBC Task Manager. The replacement task manager was written from scratch to mimic the task manager in Windows 8. The simplified interface and beautiful charts have all been recreated for Windows 7 users.
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Aero Shake is a mouse shortcut that allows you to clean the clutter of open windows. Simply shake a window with your mouse and all inactive application windows in the background will be minimized. Shake the window again and all background windows will return. Aero Shake can be helpful if you want to focus on an application but users can also accidentally activate Aero Shake. If you don't need Aero...
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