The release of Windows 8.1 is going to overpower Windows 8 very soon. The fundamental problem faced by every user with Windows 8 is that the modern interface of the Start screen works best on a Tablet instead on a PC. Also, there are other problems related to screen is available with Windows 8. Thus, the entry of Windows 8.1 overcomes the problems of Windows 8. Here in this tutorial, let's discuss about Windows 8.1.
Windows 8 multiple-monitor support can help you to enhance productivity. Fortunately, the process of Windows 8 multiple monitor setup becomes easier as compared with previous Windows 7 or Windows XP. Whether you are using the much-acclaimed Metro interface or the traditional Windows Desktop view you can accomplish the task in a quick and easy manner.
Despite the glamor of Windows 7 and Windows 8, the legendary Windows XP remains the favorite of 37.74 percent of computer fraternity. Hence, being a tech support vendor, we can't underestimate its presence, and have come with the idea to speed up Windows XP by managing the Windows XP Services Configuration.
Turn off and turn on the System Restore feature in Microsoft Windows XP Home edition should be performed by taking help from this tutorial. On turning off System Restore, the restore points that track changes in Windows are removed by Windows XP. On turning it on, Windows XP creates restore points to track changes in Windows.
On clicking Gmail's "Compose" button, a window appears in the right corner of the screen. Well, this window has new options now. In the top-right corner of that "Compose" window, you will find three icons: Minimize, Full-screen and Close. By clicking the one in middle, window gets enlarged.
The objective behind the introduction of Windows Experience Index was to facilitate users with a quick and easy feature to evaluate the performance of hardware components of any PC. It first appeared in Windows Vista. This rating score is displayed in System Properties window as shown in following screenshot:
Edit Photos in Windows 8.1 "Here is how to edit photos in Windows 8.1 using the Photo editing tool included with every Microsoft Surface and device running Windows 8.1.
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Windows Updates, as you know is a legitimate software update from Microsoft to make the operating system stable and secure for improved performance. By default the feature remains enabled, however, you have the option to configure it further. Set Windows to automatically install updates or get your permission prior to it. Generally, after Windows Update the system automatically shuts down due to the replacement of the Shut Down option in the Start menu with the "Install Updates and Shut Down" button. This phenomenon is sometime irritating.
Good news to all Android and PC users. You can now run your favourite Android OS apps on your Windows PC. BlueStacks is a software for Windows that allows you run apps developed for Android OS on your Windows computer with instant switch between Android and Windows, without rebooting the PC.
Personalizing the Windows look has always remained in agenda for users, no matter which versions they are running on their computers. Windows 8 brought a new UI,i.e. "Metro Tiles", which received wide acclaimation from computer fraternity. Provoked by the new look, experts at Techvedic thought differently. And, they came with the same UI on Windows 7.
Windows 8 is very different from its previous versions. It has colorful as well as smooth modern interface to entertain Ultra books and other touch-screen devices. By customizing the Windows 8 Start-screen, you can have easy access to favorite apps. This Techvedic tutorial is all about customizing Windows 8 Start Screen.
Windows 8 has disillusioned many by the way it catered the much-acclaimed feature i.e. Aero Glass Transparency, which was a part of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Microsoft has removed Aero Glass Transparency but it didn't remove it from the Taskbar, which is still transparent. However, users are of the perception that either it should have been incorporated or removed fully.
As a Windows user, you love to install new software or games? Well, everyone does. But, have you suffered from the problems like PC slow down or random error messages while installing such stuff. These error messages are sometimes due to a missing or corrupt system. Also, incorrect Registry value can be another reason. Here we are to resolve the issue. With the help of this tutorial, you can become aware about the built-in feature of Windows 8 which can help you to reinstall or repair Windows quickly.
Diagnosing a Blue Screen of Death Error in Windows
For many years now the famous Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) has been the ultimate indication that something disastrous has happened to make your computer die, but how useful is the information in the BSoD and the respective crash dump file that Windows produces?
For searching your important files and documents, Windows 8 dynamic search option immediately displays and filters results. But, for documents located outside Libraries you can use File Explorer formerly known as Windows Explorer.
Windows 8 doesn't allow users to change the sound settings pertaining to system events such as Windows startup, shutdown, logon and logoff through Control Panel. However, a registry tweak can help you customize the sound settings easily.
inSSIDer is an award-winning free Wi-Fi network scanner for Windows Vista and Windows XP. Because NetStumbler doesn't work well with Vista and 64-bit XP, we built an open-source Wi-Fi network scanner designed for the current generation of Windows operating systems. inSSIDer was discussed by Lifehacker and Tekzilla!
Installing a solid-state drive is one of the best upgrades you can make to your computer, but migrating your Windows installation to a small drive can be tricky, because your data won't necessarily all fit on the drive. Here's how to install an SSD without reinstalling Windows from scratch.