Windows 8 includes the .NET Framework 4.5 installed by default but versions 3.5 and older are no longer included. Chances are you will have apps that need older versions of .NET to run. This article will help you enable the .NET Framework 3.5 which will also install .NET 3.0 and 2.0.
Read MoreWhen I am using Windows 8 and working on the desktop I don’t like to switch between the desktop and the modern interface very frequently. If I open a picture on the desktop I want the picture to open in the desktop image viewer. If I open a video while on the desktop I want the video to play in a window and not the full screen immersive player.
Read MoreTweaks.com Start for Windows 8 brings back the classic Start Button while preserving the modern Start Screen. Configurable to show different button icons and Start Menu views on launch, the super lightweight utility consumes no memory or CPU while not in use. It sits on your Taskbar just like other pinned applications waiting for you to launch it so it can spring into action.
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Read MoreMetro style apps can't be removed using the traditional add / remove programs Control Panel applet. Instead, right click on the app's tile and then click Uninstall.
Metro style apps in Windows 8 can be closed just like traditional desktop apps. Although, the reasons for closing a Metro style app are different. When a Metro style app is no longer in use its process will automatically be suspended. While suspended CPU and memory resources are released. The only reason why I close Metro style apps is make it easier to switch between apps or if an app needs a fresh...
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Windows 8 typically does a good job of automatically adjusting the number rows in the Start Menu depending on your screen resolution. The automatic row adjustment works great for up to six rows. If you screen has vertical space to spare, this guide will help you increase the maximum number of rows displayed beyond six. On test systems I have seen up to 12...
Windows To Go is a new feature of Windows 8 that allows enterprises to provision a full corporate environment that will boot from a USB drive. Once the instance of Windows 8 is booted it functions and is controlled by standard enterprise management tools such as SCCM and Active Directory group policies. Work at home and disaster recovery are the primary use...
Is the Window border too fat for you? Would you like to put Windows on a diet? Loose up to 90% of your window weight with the new Tweaks.com diet. Better than the old diet, this new program will allow you to slim the window borders using a quick registry hack.
Windows 8 supports installing to a virtual hard disk file called a VHD for non-traditional dual boot setups. Instead of dividing your hard drive into multiple partitions typically required for dual booting multiple operating systems, booting to a VHD allows you to keep your primary OS untouched and instead boot to a VHD file on the same file system. This make it very easy to try Windows 8 on your native...
Read MoreKeyboard shortcuts in Windows 8 allow you to navigate around the OS quickly and efficiently. Throughout the classic desktop and modern metro interfaces, Microsoft created keyboard shortcuts for almost every common task. This guide will show you the most useful keyboard shortcuts to improve your Windows 8 experience.
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