Sometimes your hard drive goes bad. Here are some ways to track down the problem and fix it, without having to buy a new one.
Navigating the Task Manager: Applications, Processes and Services
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The Windows Task Manager is divided into applications, processes and services. Learn more about the Task Manager here.
Fixing Printers that Don’t Work with Windows 8
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Many older printers stubbornly refuse to work out of the box in Windows 8. Here are some workarounds and solutions to get your printer running.
Use Compatibility Mode to Fix App Problems
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Running a Windows app in compatibility mode can fix many crashes, glitches and other issues when running that app. Here’s how compatibility mode works.
Is Firefox Having Graphics Problems in Windows 8?
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Firefox has severe graphics problems in Windows 8. Here’s a workaround that will fix the problem until Mozilla catches up to the issue.
A List of Applications Not Yet Compatible with Windows 8
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There are several popular applications that are not compatible with Windows 8, such as Avira AntiVir. We’ve got fixes available if your app doesn’t work.
Windows 8 Drivers: Problems and Solutions
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Many users are experiencing problems with Windows 8 drivers. Here are several solutions for getting your hardware running in Windows 8.
The Windows Key: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
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Here’s a history of the Windows Key, what it does, and a list of Windows Key shortcuts in any version of Windows. Mastering this key is essential.
A Guide to the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION Blue Screen of Death Error
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The DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error during a Windows 8 Blue Screen of Death means that your Solid State Drive needs its firmware updated. Find out how to do that here.
Are you having issues with your time settings in Windows 8?
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Some people have experienced an issue with the Windows 8 clock being set incorrectly, even after manually editing the time. The problem seems to be with the Internet Time Settings and the server that is used. This article explains how to rectify the problem.
Use Snapping to Run Two Windows 8 Apps Side By Side
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You’re not always going to want to run Windows 8 apps full screen. Here’s how to show two Windows 8 apps side by side on the screen at once, so you can run Skype and Chrome at the same time, for example.
Unboxing the Microsoft Surface with Windows 8
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The Microsoft Surface was announced today along with Windows 8 and we had one on pre order. Check out the unboxing of the Microsoft Surface here!
A Guide to Overcoming the Windows 8 Learning Curve
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Windows 8 has a high learning curve compared to Windows operating systems of the past. We’ve got a series of guides to get you up to speed.
Change the Windows 8 Screensaver and Wallpaper
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If you’d like to change the screensaver or adjust the wallpapers in Windows 8, here’s how to do that. You can have a different wallpaper for the Start Screen and the Desktop.
Manage Windows 8 Power Settings
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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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