One of the great things about Windows 7, and missing from the new Windows 8, is the Aero UI that looks not only great, but also improved productivity thanks to some specific options.
Even though it has been replaced by the flat design of Windows 8, Aero continues to be a key feature on Windows 7 computers,... [read more >>] Even though Windows 8 was designed to be faster than its predecessors from the get-go, we've heard that many people are actually experiencing performance issues and that the OS is actually a bit slower.
Of course, there are many ways to tweak Windows 8, especially in case you're using a desktop c... [read more >>] Microsoft officially killed the Windows Live Messenger client in April, thus hoping that all users would eventually move to Skype and embrace its built-in Messenger feature.
The good news, on the other hand, is that by shutting down Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft didn't retire the Messenger service... [read more >>] Google Chrome, the world’s number one browser at this point according to StatCounter, comes with a dedicated option that allows Windows 8 users to quickly launch the app in the Metro UI of Microsoft’s latest operating system.
While this is quite a nice feature for those who love the Metro inter... [read more >>] Ever since Microsoft officially introduced the new Windows 8 operating system, the company had to face an avalanche of criticism for removing one of the most popular Windows features of all times: the Start button. Instead of it, the Redmond-based technology giant introduced the brand new Start Screen, an ... [read more >>] As you probably know by now in case you’re a Windows 8 adopter, Microsoft offers its newest operating system with several pre-installed Metro/Modern apps. Regardless if we’re talking about Sports, Bing, Photos, Messaging and Mail, all of them are considered to be the essential apps for the aver... [read more >>] Windows 8 comes with a wide array of improvements, including a reinvented GUI often described as confusing and difficult to get used to. Others, however, think that Windows 8 is an evolutionary operating system and praise Microsoft for the desire to push its famous product beyond the desktop environment. ... [read more >>] As you most likely know if you are a Windows 8 adopter, the new Microsoft operating system comes with several pre-installed Modern apps, including a Mail client that’s supposed to make any third-party mail software almost useless.
While some find this Mail app fairly helpful, others prefer to stick t... [read more >>] As you probably know by now if you’re one of the 40 million Windows 8 adopters, the new Microsoft operating system comes with an upgraded version of Windows Explorer called File Explorer. It boasts all the features of the traditional Windows Explorer, but in addition it also comes with some very spec... [read more >>] Just like the previous Windows versions, the new Windows 8 comes with a dedicated screenshot taking utility that allows users to quickly capture the screen without any additional software.
The whole process is pretty simple and it all comes down to the Windows key + Print Screen hotkey. Whenever you use th... [read more >>] |
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