Modern apps in Windows 8, also known as Metro apps, offer numerous advantages and disadvantages over their standard Desktop equivalents.
The Difference between Modern and Desktop Apps in Windows 8
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Setting Up Multitouch Trackpads in Windows 8
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Most new laptops have multitouch trackpads; you can control them with more than one finger, like a touchscreen. Here’s how to configure them in Windows 8.
New Features of Windows 8.1: Resizable Tiles
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Another new feature of Windows 8.1 is the ability to resize live tiles on the Windows 8 Start Screen.
Start Menu Reviver now fully supports Windows 8.1
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Start Menu Reviver has been available for nearly 2 months now and has helped thousands and thousands of people to really love using Windows 8. We have been extremely blessed with the feedback we that we have received from customers. At the bottom of this email I have included some of this great feedback. Please keep it coming! We love hearing it! Submit your feedback here. Today we are extremely excited to announce that Start Menu Reviver is completely compatible with Windows 8.1 Consumer Preview as well as, of course, […]
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 […]
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.
The Windows 8.1 Start Menu
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The Start Menu has been re-introduced into Windows 8.1, well kind of. Read the full story and find out if you’ll like it.
Differences Between Windows 7 and Windows 8
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When considering a transition from Windows 7 to Windows 8, it helps to be aware of the differences between versions. Here’s more on that subject.
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.
Using File History in Windows 8
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File History, new to Windows 8, acts as a continuous backup of your documents and media files, allowing you a form of version control over your files.
A Guide to the KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR Blue Screen of Death
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The Kernel Data Inpage Error Blue Screen of Death error has to do with a faulty hard drive or faulty memory. Here’s how to find out which it is.
The Best Free Antivirus Solutions
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The three major free antivirus applications all perform more or less the same. The difference is in whether they’re annoying to use day to day. Here’s a comparison of the three.
Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8
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Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8 is a simple process that can get complicated if you don’t know what’s going on. Fortunately, that’s where we come in.
Benefits of Windows RT and the Surface RT over the iPad or Android Tablets
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Windows RT on the Microsoft Surface offers distinct advantages over iOS on the iPad or Android on Android tablets. Learn what they are here.
Top 5 Ways to Improve Battery Life in Windows 8
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There are easy steps you can take to keep your Windows 8 laptop going longer between charges. Learn how to improve Windows 8 battery life here.
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