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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.

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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 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.

Removal of traditional shutdown, restart or hibernate option has puzzled a lot to Windows 8 users. And understanding the concern, Microsoft has added these power options in "Win+X" Menu under Windows 8.1, which we also call "Quick Access Menu."

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.

There are some common Windows 8 error messages, notifications and just plain confusing attempts. Go through the below solution to handle such situations gracefully.

Beyond doubt Microsoft Office 2013 presents a clutter-free Ribbon UI inspired by Windows 8 Metro UI. And it has been thoroughly integrated with the Windows 8 Explorer. However, the use of ALL CAPS in tab titles looks awkward. Here is a quick way around to change the format into title case.

Are you getting any strange notification on Windows 8.1? Well, this is really mysterious. Opening Windows Update from Control Panel and finding new update "KB2866518" as per the following screenshot:

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's lock-screen is not just a background image; it holds widgets that display quick notifications related to incoming emails, upcoming appointments and social updates. With the customized lock-screen, information pertaining to weather and more is at your finger-tips.

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.

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.

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.

Xbox owns your TV Voice commands will be a big part of interacting with the One. While we can assume youll still be able to navigate via your controller or Smart Glass app, Yusef Mehdi, Microsoft's senior vice president of interactive entertainment, demonstrated how to navigate the One using voice commands and gesture control with the updated Kinect sensor. Xbox One Users can instantly activate the One by uttering "Xbox On." The Xbox will be able to differentiate the user's voice and automatically remember where that particular user last left off in the dashboard. One of the most impressive features demonstrated Tuesday was Xbox One's Instant Switching, which moves between functions with little latency. Like the current Xbox Kinect, users can switch between functions with voice commands such as "Xbox go to music" and "Xbox go to game," but the One is able to do it with the ease of switching between television channels. One of the biggest additions is the introduction of live television streams into the Xbox experience. Users can instantly switch to live TV via a prompt of "Xbox Live TV." The One even features a TV Guide-like "Xbox One Guide," which shows what television is available right now alongside on-demand content. Additionally, users will be able to organize media content by "favorites" as well as by what content is currently trending in popularity. Borrowing a trick from Windows 8, the One's new Snap Mode will allow users to multitask between different apps and functions on the same screen. For example, if youre watching a live sporting event, you can prompt the One to access your updated fantasy league stats or search the Web for using Explorer-all in one screen. One will also offer Skype integration and allow users to video chat using the network directly through the Kinect sensor. In effect, Xbox will make any TV it is attached to a smart TV-smarter and more functional than almost any TV we've see

The release of Microsoft's latest OS Windows 8 is coming with a new version of Internet Explorer. This version is Internet Explorer 10 which also has a built-in spell checker tool. This tool automatically checks and corrects spelling and grammar in webpages. But, many users want to disable this feature permanently. Go through the Techvedic's present tutorial.

If you are in search of a vehicle that can be used for your own driving comfort or carrying passengers, you can opt for the Tata's multi utility vehicle Tata Venture GX, because the car can accommodate 8 passengers comfortably in front three rows.

Installing Windows 7, the operating system with the most share across the globe, is simple and easy. However, you must ascertain the system compatibility, built-in-features pertaining to performance, troubleshooting and security to get the optimum use of it. Here comes a Windows 7 tutorial from Techvedic, a leading tech support vendor to ease your job.

Michael Bluejay's Saving Electricity site reveals that powering a desktop PC with a 17-inch LCD, 8 hours a day, 20 days a month costs about $35 a year. It also claims that computers and electronics consume nearly 10 percent (in some cases below) of the average energy bill. Hence, you should take considerable approach to reduce the PC's carbon footprint.

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.