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What is PC Reset and PC Refresh Windows 8 introduced two very useful features named PC Reset and PC Refresh. While PC Reset will return your system to a “just out of the box” state PC Refresh is much more versatile, and with the right […]
You’re probably aware by now of the numerous complaints over Microsoft’s decision to make the upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 available exclusively via the store and not provide a Windows 8.1 ISO. It was not only a very strange decision but also a
What is PC Refresh and PC Restore? We often nag about backups based on the number of incidents we’ve encountered over the years where users have lost valuable business and personal files. As a result the unofficial Daves Computer Tips Motto has become “You can
How to Fix the Windows 8.1 Refresh Function after Upgrade Read More »
Windows 8/8.1 includes a pretty slick search feature which is available via the Start Screen. Simply start typing in a search term and results will begin displaying immediately. This search feature can also be accessed in desktop mode via the Charms Bar or by simultaneously
Search a Specific Drive in Windows 8, Including External Drives Read More »
Windows Wallpaper and Themes I think Windows 7 Themes are cool. If you don’t have a large collection of images, then maybe you are getting tired of seeing the same old pictures all day every day. I have a possible solution- RSS Themes. By setting
Many Windows users would have encountered the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (msconfig) at one time or another. This useful utility, which has been included with all versions of Windows since Windows 98, can help troubleshoot Windows startup – enable/disable startup processes associated with software and
Msconfig – A shortcut to the most used system tools? Read More »
Windows 7 Annoyances What is annoying to one person may not even be noticed by another. I fall into the first category– many things annoy me. There are a few things about Windows 7 that get under my skin. Answering the same questions over and
Windows 7 – 4 Registry Hacks to Fix Some Annoyances Read More »
While Windows 8 is/was the introduction of a hybrid operating system, of sorts – combining our tried and true keyboard-centric interface with a new touch based experience – it did not go very far enough in masking the differences between these two ecosystems. A little
Share the Desktop Wallpaper with the Start Screen in Windows 8.1 Read More »
Microsoft has recently released its latest Security Intelligence Report (SIR) which details, among other things, rates of malware infections across the various Windows operating systems. The report is entirely security related and not meant specifically as a vessel to encourage XP users to upgrade. However,
Microsoft Report Shows Why You Should Abandon XP Now Read More »
There are quite a few perennial Microsoft bashers out there, I do not number among them. While I might not always be happy with the way Microsoft goes about things, or some of its policies, I do recognize the massive and important contribution MS has
Hey Microsoft – How about providing a downloadable Win 8 to Win 8.1 upgrade ISO Read More »
Tribbles For anyone who loves science fiction and Star Trek, Tribbles are not a foreign concept. They were cute and made neat soothing purring sounds akin to domestic cats. The downside is that they were particularly good at multiplying. Regardless of their intrinsic charisma, they
Apple released their latest Mac operating system, OS X Mavericks, on October 22nd. The upgrade is free and touts over 200 new features. Some of the new features are definitely the result of the ‘iOSification’ of the Mac operating system. In the latest few
Forums can be a great source of information. If you want to know how well a product is doing, if there are any issues and how frequent or severe, just search around associated help forms. A current topic right now is how Windows 8.1 is
Despise the Start Screen? Long for the days of Windows 7? Not a fan of change? Wonder who put the Metro in Metro interface? Have no fear! With the introduction of Windows 8.1 Microsoft has provided an option to bypass the Start Screen and boot
