Tag Archives: Start screen

Should I upgrade my desktop to Windows 8

Latest Windows operating system, Windows 8 will be available to the public from 25th of October 2012. When there is a new operating system getting closer to its release date, there is a question that everybody ask. Should I upgrade my computer to the new operating system? Windows 8 radically changed its interface to support read more »

Windows 8 Release Preview Build 8400 Leaked

Windows 8 Release Preview also know as Windows 8 Build 8400, Chinese language version is leaked to the internet. This was leaked to Chinease tech forum PCBeta and they have leaked some interesting Windows 8 RP Screen shots. You can find out some interesting changes made to the Start screen.  Windows 8 Build 8400 Start screen 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 »

Start Screen Explained

Start screen is the main component of Windows 8. It is the new starting point. Revolutionised metro style Start screen add style and power to the new operating system. It replaced the start menu and provide a better interface  for keyboard & mouse as well as touch base devices. It is easy to use, can read more »

How to pin favorite website to Start screen

Start screen is flexible and advanced comparing to the old Start menu. This is another simple feature that will ease your life. Now you can pin your favorite website to start screen and access them straight from Start screen. Step 1: Go to the Metro Internet Explorer 10 and open the web page.  Click on the read more »

How to add Control Panel Shortcut

It is not easy to access control classical control panel in the desktop as there is no Start menu. Let us use a basic trick and add a Control panel short cut in your desktop. How to add Control Panel Shortcut to Desktop? Method 1 Step 1: Go to Desktop Step 2: Right click on read more »

How to change Start text in Start screen

This Windows 8 hack going to involve some skills plus may affect the stability of the Windows 8. Therefore, make sure you try this on a test environment and backup if you have any important information.  In this advance tutorial we are going show you how to customized the wording Start on the Start screen. Step 1 : Go to C:\Windows\System32\en-US read more »

How to Name Groups in Start Screen

This is a basic Windows 8 tutorial that will show you how to group Start screen tiles and name them. Better way to organize the Star screen tiles for easy access. Step 1: Go to Start Screen Step 2: Click on the magnifying glass on the bottom right hand corner. Step 3: Right click on a tile read more »