Microsoft Windows 8 operating system articles
You ever want to know how to disable the touchpad on your Laptop? Some of us don’t like this little feature especially when we are typing. Yep, when I’m trying to write you an article my palm will sometimes brush the pad, and when that […]
How To Disable The Touchpad on Windows 8.1 and 7 Read More »
I’ve written about this before but I just read a comment from an elderly gentleman in response to Sherri’s excellent article, Too old for technology… NOT!, who in part asks: I get a lot of tips online, but what I would like to know is
I’m a father of three boys and being a tech I know what sort of trouble they can get into on computers. We all have that worry that our kid is going to do something bad with technology, go places they aren’t supposed to and
As an IT, I have many clients, friends and family calling me asking for help with computer issues. This can sometimes be hard to do if I’m not right next to them, or cannot remote connect to their computer if we are separated by distance.
“Problem Recorder” for your “Problem Child (computer)” Read More »
I know we all want to keep our computers safe from prying eyes. Maybe even that nosy friend or family member who is always trying to get on your computer. However, the most important reason to use a password is to keep the bad guys
How To: Change Your Account Password in Windows 8.1 Read More »
Once you’ve successfully connected to your own wi-fi network it isn’t generally necessary to connect again or remember the password. However, I’m sure many of you will have encountered the situation where visitors want to access your wi-fi and, even though your computer still knows
I always want to have as many life vests as I can with my computers. You never know what is going to happen to your computer in the future… or do you? Well I don’t, so this is a great little “How to” to help
How To Create a USB Recovery Drive in Windows 8.1 Read More »
Remember back in the day when all computers came with a recovery disc? Then you just popped it in to the computer and it walked you through all the steps? Yep, those were the days – now when you buy a computer you have no disc
How to create a System Image in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 Pro Read More »
Have you ever wanted to set up a network printer in Windows? I have and figured I would share how to do this in Microsoft Windows 8.1 since this one can be a little trickier than other Windows versions. With all new Windows they seem
I’ve been noticing, with some amusement, the complicated instructions posted by other tech sites on how to create a desktop shortcut to Windows Updates in Windows 8.1. Although their method will ultimately work okay, it is unnecessarily convoluted, involving numerous steps to get to the
Create a Shortcut to ‘Windows Update’ in Windows 8.1 Read More »
Microsoft’s generosity of late has been nothing short of astounding. Not only did they give away Visual Studio 13 Update 4 and Microsoft Expression Web last week, but they are now giving away a ton of music. I just downloaded nearly 4GB of titles and didn’t put
Microsoft Giving Away 100 Music Albums For The Holidays Read More »
Microsoft isn’t exactly renowned for considerate decision making. Most notable of late to lose brownie points with users was the thoughtless decision not to provide any official Windows 8.1 installation media – except of course for for those who purchased a boxed DVD. Those of
Create Official Windows 8.1 Installation Media (DVD or USB) Read More »
Windows 8 has attracted a lot of criticism over its apparent lack of convenient navigation menus. Truth be known, there are probably more of these menus included in Windows 8 than Windows 7, the difference being that in Windows 7 most are obvious whereas in
Windows 8: Add All Administrative Tools to the Start Screen Read More »
*A “navigation menu” is a menu which provides shortcuts to folders and system locations. Including personal folders such as Documents, Music, Video, and Pictures, and/or system locations such as Computer (This PC) and Control Panel. In other words, a menu which helps the user “navigate”
Easily Add a System-Wide Navigation Menu in Windows 8 Read More »
