Category Archives: Windows 8 General
Windows 8 Start tip and Back tip
Start tip
There’s nothing more controversial in Windows 8 than Microsoft’s decision to remove the Start button from the desktop in this release. But give the company a bit of credit: The Start menu that sat behind the Start button had been replaced by the new, full-screen Start screen and in ...
Windows 8 tip: Easy access to system commands in Windows 8
With a left-click in the right place you can get to an easy access menu of some of the most common Windows 8 commands and features.
I have been using Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview since it was released and I find I am not near as annoyed as many readers ...
100 keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8 by Greg Shultz
Greg Shultz from TechRepublic has combined altogether a great list of 100 keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8 users. Below are pdf and picture version.
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Windows 8 tips: Manage Startup applications from Task Manager
If you are a frequent Windows user you've probably gotten used to the frustration of finding programs that automatically add to your Startup folder, slowing down the boot process and consume system resources.
The new Windows 8 Task Manager has a Startup tab that consolidates most auto-start programs into a single, ...
How to get back Windows Orb Start button in Windows 8?
Microsoft removes the Start Button in left corner to encourage users using the new Metro Style User interface. However, old habits are difficult to change. If you still want the button in Windows 8, using a free tool called ViStart is the simplest way.
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Windows 8 Short keys and screen corner tricks
Windows 8 Keyboard shortcuts
Below is the list of common shortkeys in Windows 8 you should know:
Windows key Shows the new Start screen (Metro).
Win + type keyword Instant application search (same as in Windows 7).
Win + D Standard Windows desktop. Also minimizes/restores all open windows in desktop mode.
Win + Q Shows ...
New Windows 8 tricks since Consumer Preview version
Since Windows 8 Consumer Preview version, there are 2 new short keys that you can use to take screenshot and backup the system.
Taking Screenshot: If you press the Windows key and Print Screen button at the same time, Windows 8 will save the screenshot as a PNG file and place ...
How to wipe off Application History in Windows 8
This tutorial will guide you to clear all Application History in Windows 8.
As we keep on using windows 8, Application cache and history will be kept in temperory memory.
It is recommended that you clean the history every so often to tidy up the system and therefore improve the system speed.
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