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Windows 8

Start menu and shut down button on a Windows interface.
Nov 13, 2015

Microsoft's most anticipated OS has finally arrived, and there's no doubt that all of you out there who snagged a copy of Windows 8 are excited to see what's new. But while Windows 8 has received plen ...

Weather forecast display with a cloudy background and temperature details.
Jul 11, 2014

Metro apps are pretty nice, but they absolutely suck on a Windows desktop with a mouse and keyboard. That's to be expected though, since Metro (also known as Modern UI or Microsoft design language) wa ...

Shattered CD or DVD in a case.
Nov 15, 2013

Clearing the cache on your computer is (usually) a quick and easy way to help speed it up. Deleting those temporary files frees up space, helping you computer run smoother, especially if you have not ...

Collage of various colorful images and patterns.
Nov 4, 2013

Like most new things, the Start Screen in Windows 8 has its adorers and detractors, but either way you slice it—it's here to stay. I'm still getting used to the Start Screen, so I'm not sure if it's a ...

Windows 8.1 Preview interface on a touchscreen device
Jun 26, 2013

Microsoft released a preview version of Windows 8.1 today, notably adding an updated Start screen, the ability to run several Windows 8 apps side by side in a number of configurations, fully integrate ...

USB flash drive partially inserted into a wall.
Mar 29, 2013

Windows has its own built-in antivirus program called Windows Defender, which kinda sounds like a sweet arcade game, but it actually does a pretty good job of protecting your Windows PC from spyware a ...

WiFi hotspot sign in a snowy landscape.
Mar 29, 2013

These days, there is hardly a place in America that doesn't have access to the internet. But with web usage fees and ridiculous cell phone provider contracts, sometimes it's still necessary to go a li ...

Settings menu for restoring files in Windows.
Mar 28, 2013

There is nothing worse than losing valuable information or programs on your computer. And if you've ever accidentally deleted a file or document, you know how agonizing that entire process can be. In ...

Cute fluffy kitten on a laptop keyboard.
Mar 25, 2013

Who wouldn't want to know if someone was trying to log onto their personal computer without their permission? Be it your annoying co-worker or your girlfriend, there are many cases where people may tr ...

Power options menu displaying Sleep, Hibernate, Shut down, and Restart options.
Mar 22, 2013

I rarely ever turn my desktop off. For starters, it takes a few minutes to boot up, which I hate, and secondly, putting the computer to sleep is perfectly adequate. You really only need to completely ...