As promised here is part two in which I will tell you another way to make your computer speak the time but using third party software and why I chose to use an app. First, a little more on part one and why I chose […]
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The Windows mouse has many uses with right click and left click, you could write untold pages on all the functions of the buttons in all the apps and programs available to Windows, but the poor ole mouse wheel rarely gets a mention. So,
The Mouse Wheel isn’t just for Scrolling! Read More »
As I am sure you’ll know, clicking the explorer shortcut on the Windows 8 desktop taskbar opens up the Libraries folder. Why? I cannot see any reason why I would want a shortcut to open my Libraries folder. And! Oddly enough, neither could any of
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One of the most common complaints regarding Windows 8 has been the so-called ‘missing’ Start button – have a look around any discussion forum or blog and you’re bound to find numerous references. In fact, there are already at least half a dozen or more 3rd party products available
Windows 8 missing Start button – what missing Start button! Read More »
One of the most utilized items from the [now missing] traditional Windows Start menu has always been the Shutdown menu. For years, shutting down Windows has been a simple matter of clicking Start and then Shut Down (or Restart). In Windows 8, this function is now
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*For the sake of convenience, the mobile side of Windows 8 will be referred to as “Metro” throughout this article. When it comes to Microsoft’s new operating system, regular DCT readers would be aware that I have been numbered among the detractors. I have criticized
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Windows 8 has been touted as an operating system for all platforms and will soon appear on laptops, desktops, and tablets. We see hints today in Microsoft’s xbox and mobile platforms of the Metro Modern user interface and will more than likely see a version
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Did you ever want to Rip your favorite CD to MP3? As I’m sure you have many old music CD’s laying around there are good reasons to convert them to MP3 files that you can listen to on varying devices. Not only does it give
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Ok, you’ve made a leap of faith. You’ve bought a new PC or upgraded to Windows 8. Now what? How do you accomplish the tasks you used to do in a previous operating system? Where is the desktop? Where is the Start Menu? What the
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I have just published a guide on using the native Windows screen magnifier tool, including a full rundown of keyboard shortcuts, here… How To: Access and Use Windows Magnifier. However, I rarely use the Windows Magnifier tool myself and when I have done, I’ve found
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