How to get rid of the annoying windows 8 metro tiled screen that all desktop users and come to hate so much. Remove the windows 8 Start Screen is easy. A source of constant aggravation for those using a keyboard and mouse. Follow these simple steps, Adding the following automatically opens the Desktop after logging in: Simply add...
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No matter what operating system or device your using, at any time, malware can still bring your notebook to its knees. The important thing, however, is not to stress out over spyware and malware while you're on the road. Here are a few tips to make sure your notebook stays up and running while you’re away from home. THE RIGHT TOOLS Most of us...
The past year was one of highs and lows for the world’s biggest software company. Here are seven reasons why. Microsoft's struggle to adapt to a computing market in which the PC is taking a back seat to tablets and smartphones is well known, and much of the company's troubles of late have arisen directly from that market shift. But don't count...
Speed Up Windows 7 Ultimate Guide To Make Windows 7 Blazing Fast Windows 7 is Engineered for speed. Special attention has been given by the Windows 7 team for making Windows 7 faster than the previous operating systems. Windows 7 is much faster than Windows Vista, but even then most of us don't get satisfied with it. There are many who...
You probably already know at this point that Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Windows 7 called Windows XP Mode (XPM). If you are not aware, Windows XP Mode, an optional feature of Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions, helps small businesses upgrade to Windows 7 by providing a virtual Windows XP environment capable of...
There are several off-the-shelf security products in market for which you need to pay an annual fee to keep your Windows 7 safe. However, in case you have burned a hole in your pocket after buying Windows 7 look for the free antivirus. When picking a free antivirus for Windows 7 security, check for the compatibility. We assorted a list of top free...
you know Windows 7 command prompt offers access to more than 180 command line functions? If your answer is negative, it's not a big surprise. The use of command prompt has considerably declined over the years. We know most of you prefer to use the graphical user interface. Windows 7 command prompt commands have similarity with classic...
Windows 7 like its predecessor Vista comes with high security features. We had already discussed how to take the ownership of file in Windows Vista. In order to edit or replace a system file or folders in Windows 7 you would require ownership of the file. Well, there are a number of ways to take ownership of a file in Windows 7. However, all...
Use anti-virus software Install anti-virus software on all of your desktops and servers, and ensure they are kept up to date. Because new viruses can spread extremely quickly, it is important to have an updating infrastructure in place which can update all the computers in your company seamlessly, frequently, and at short notice. G&B...
For many, privacy on the Web is a concern. And for Microsoft's Internet Explorer team, privacy is a feature. In a meeting with reporters this week, Satya Nadella, senior vice president of Microsoft's search, portal and advertising platform group, said the company's browser will come with a private browsing mode. And Long Zheng of the...