Latest articles tagged “windows 8”

Who is to blame Microsoft and IBM are having difficulty doing business in China? Most probably, the State Department. Espionage and surveillance revelations force China to act decisively. ... Read more

You'll notice that in Windows 8 and 8.1 the logon, logoff, shutdown options are missing from the CP > Sounds configuration list. Here's how to add them back, via a registry hack. ... Read more

So how to disable OneDrive if you don't use it, get rid of the extra tray icon and clean up the Explorer side panel as well? We'll show you 2 easy methods on how to do just that, as well as re-enabling OneDrive if you change your mind later on. ... Read more

You might find yourself in a situation where you have a valid Windows 8/8.1 serial number but lost your original installation disk that came with it. ... Read more

The Windows 8.1 Update is now live and we'll show you how to slipstream it into your Win 8.1 install ISO using WinReducer. ... Read more

Users of the Windows 8 operating system have been informed that they will not be receiving any new patches beyond May 13, 2014 if they fail to download the new Windows 8.1 update, previously known as the “Spring Update” or “Update 1.” ... Read more

So you want to install Windows 8.1 and give it a spin? Upgrading from XP perhaps? Why not do a clean installation with the help of a USB stick rather than a DVD? Here's what you'll need. ... Read more

This is a simple process during which you basically need to buy Windows 8.1, put it on a DVD or USB, create a new partition for it, and install. Here's the whole process in detail. ... Read more

At Microsoft's recent 'Build 2014' conference, the technology giant showed off some of the new features that will be present in its latest Windows Phone 8.1 update. ... Read more

You might have noticed that when you delete a file in Windows 8 or 8.1, it goes straight to Recycle Bin without any confirmation warning whatsoever. This is actually a feature many Windows users requested, but you can re-enable it. ... Read more

There is a free shortcut that will let you set up your own make-shift version of Windows XP mode within Windows 8. Follow these simple steps and you'll be running old XP applications within Windows 8 in no time. ... Read more

We previously reported that Update 1 for Win 8.1 was 'leaked' and was available for download for a while. And now the update is back on Microsoft's servers. ... Read more

If you're planning to upgrade your current PC running XP to a newer Windows installation, than you should have a look at the basic hardware requirements for Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10. ... Read more

“Hi there. I’m Cortana. I can help make life a bit easier for you.” This is the greeting of new Microsoft Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 devices’ virtual assistant, code-named Cortana, after the famous Xbox game Halo character. ... Read more

Microsoft’s slip lets everyone grab Windows 8.1 update 1. If you are too impatient to wait till April to download the next major update to Microsoft’s desktop operation system, there is a great chance you can get the unofficial leaked release. ... Read more