Power settings control how much energy your laptop uses, how long until it goes into sleep mode, and what the power buttons do. Find out where this functionality is in Windows 8.
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Run the Disk Cleanup utility in Windows 8 to clear away temporary files and empty the Recycle Bin, all in one step. Here’s how to perform that task.
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Pinning sites to the Start Screen with Internet Explorer is a good way to find your favorite websites quickly. It’s also a good way to fill the screen with useful tiles.
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It’s important to defragment your hard drive regularly to improve access times and save space. Here’s how to find the defragmenter utility in Windows 8.
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It’s important to know how to raise or lower User Account Control settings for each user you manage, so that Windows notifies you in case your PC is being modified.
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How do you go back? Navigating around Windows 8 without any visible navigation buttons can be a pain. Here’s what you need to do.
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Connecting to a projector in Windows 8 is a slightly different process. Many of us use projectors for PowerPoint presentations, so it’s important to know how to do it. Read up about it here.
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Sometimes you add an external monitor or otherwise need to change your PC’s resolution. Here’s how to do that in Windows 8.
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The Task Manager is where you shot down applications and processes and view CPU and memory usage. Here’s how to get to it from Windows 8.
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There’s more than one way to go about managing your printers in Windows 8. We show you how.
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Bluetooth drains a lot of your laptop’s battery, so it’s important to know how to turn it off and on, and pair it with a new device, in Windows 8.
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Managing your WiFi connections in Windows 8 is similar to how it works in Windows 7 and earlier, but there are some key differences.
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The Control Panel is essential for all Windows 8 users of every skill level. Locating it in Windows 8 is puzzling. That’s what we’re here for.
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The process for restarting or shutting down your PC in Windows 8 has changed. Find out how to do it here.