Category Archives: Windows 8 Features

Windows 8 hack to enable deduplication files

I am pretty sure that some stage you have been thinking of a application that can run through your computer and find the duplicate files. Most of you will have this problem when it comes to images, audio and video files. That can waste lot of disk space. There is a Windows 8 hidden feature read more »

How to enable Application Folder in Windows 8 Release Preview

In this very short post I will show you how to enable Windows 8 Application Folder, one of the Windows 8 hidden features not confirmed officially. Windows 8 application folder was there since the early Windows 8 leaks. However, it never got officially enabled in either Windows 8 Consumer preview nor Release preview. You can read more »

Windows 8 Lock screen Explained

Three minutes from now you will learn lot more about the Windows 8 Lock screen, one of the new features added to Windows 8. In this post I will explain  Why Lock screen is introduced to Windows 8 How to enable/disable Windows 8 Lock screen How to change the Windows 8 background image How to read more »

How to Survive Without Start Button in Wndows 8

In few minutes time you will figure out how to get your work done easily and effectively without Start button and start menu in Windows 8. In this Tutorial I will show you How to launch desktop applications without leaving the desktop (going to Start screen). How to use Start screen launch Metro and Desktop read more »

Windows 8 advanced boot options menu

In this Windows 8 tutorial you will learn about the improved advanced boot options menu, which is essential to trouble shoot Windows computer or boot a computer using different media.  At the end of this tutorial you will learn Three different ways to open Windows 8 advanced boot options menu. Why old school method of read more »

Windows 8 Desktop Explained

Let’s dedicate this post to explain the Windows 8 Desktop. First thing you will notice is Start button is missing. However, there are lots of new features hidden in the corners of the desktop, which we will reveal soon.   Above screen shot illustrate Windows 8 with the default Windows 8 consumer preview desktop wallpaper. To read more »

Windows 8 will get the Dolby audio

Microsoft signed an agreement with Dolby Labs Inc to use Dolby sound systems with Windows 8. Microsoft will include Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 channel decoding and two channels in Windows 8 OEM. Dolby Labs Inc hope to see the result in next financial year.  This will be another clue that Windows 8 and its devices will be read more »

How to Close Windows 8 App

At a glance there is no (x) button to close Windows 8 Metro app. Then how you going to close all the Apps which are not required? Microsoft implemented smart way to close the applications when it notice that a app is no longer in use. However, I personally think that I need a quick and read more »

Which Windows 8 Edition Suits You?

Windows team blog announced the Windows 8 editions  and confirmed that Windows 8 is the official product name for x86/64 editions of Windows operating system.  Like we have mentioned before Windows 8 is designed for desktops, laptops, tablets and touch screens or keyboard and mouse inputs. Lets have a look how you can choose the best Windows 8 edition for your computer. read more »

Favorites to Pinned Sites in Windows 8 IE10

Windows 8 replaced the start menu with Start screen and it wants you to have a quick access to regularly visiting web site from the Start Screen as well. It is called pinned sites. Advantages of having pinned sites for the end user Gives you quick access to the websites you regularly visit from Start read more »