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Guides (Windows 8)

Sharing Internet Connections in Windows 8

Guides (Windows 8)

This video tutorial will show you how to share your Internet connection with other PC's without Internet in Windows 8.

How to access touch screen charms without a touch screen device in Windows 8

Guides (Windows 8)

If you have been using the Windows Developer Preview, you would have noticed that accessing the charms bar when using a mouse can only be done by using the mouse-specific menu. This new shortcut...

Running Windows 8 on a Mac using BootCamp

Guides (Windows 8)

For those looking to run Windows 8 on their Macbook, fear not because it is possible! Take a look at the guide below for details.

How to Install Windows 8 on VMWare Workstation 8

Guides (Windows 8)

Having trouble installing Windows 8 in VMWare? Have no fear, we have a helpful guide for you that should make your installation woes a little easier. Take a look!

Re-enable the classic start menu in Windows 8

Guides (Windows 8)

Many people are upset at the new look and feel of the start menu. Well fear not, the follow tweak will re-enable the classic start menu that we all have come to love.

Windows 8 Developer Preview Keyboard Shortcuts

Guides (Windows 8)

Here are some keyboard shortcuts for navigating though the new Windows 8 developer preview build. If you have found some shortcuts that are not listed, please post it in the comments below!

Windows 8 Start Screen tips and tricks

Guides (Windows 8)

During the Build Developer's conference, we got to see and hear about Microsoft's next generation operating system, Windows 8. With the imminent release of the developer preview build, lets take a...

How to Install Windows 8 in VirtualBox

Guides (Windows 8)

Before start the steps, understand the basic requirement for this installation. You must have a Hardware Virtualization Technology (VT) computer.

Change Ugly Guy background login for Windows 8

Guides (Windows 8)

Seems every body is having major problems telling how to change the Ugly Guy, I have found 5 different ways an none of them worked.
so here is my way to change Ugly Guy. 

Guides (Windows 7)

How to log on to Windows 7 automatically

Guides (Windows 7)

The Windows 7 Welcome screen is a security feature to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. However, for most people, it is an inconvenience rather than a security feature. Well, fear not...

How to automatically start a program minimized

Guides (Windows 7)

Some Windows programs are better run in the background and out of the way. To avoid having to manually minimize a program every time you run it, you can configure the program's shortcut so it will...

How to Manage Libraries Folder in Windows 7

Guides (Windows 7)

Windows 7 provides users with several libraries that consolidate different types of files, such as music or video, into one easily accessible location.

Change Windows 7's start, log-on, and desktop backgrounds

Guides (Windows 7)

There's no reason why Windows 7 users have to settle for whatever interface Microsoft sets as the operating system's default.

How to automatically defragment new disks in Windows 7

Guides (Windows 7)

Windows 7 has a cool feature that allows you to set a time to automatically defragment your primary hard drive. This process runs quietly in the background.

How to save customized themes in Windows 7

Guides (Windows 7)

Windows theme packs are a fun way to customize your Windows desktop. Theme packs save your wallpaper, window color, default system sounds and screensaver in a single file. Here's how to save your...

To install Windows 7 using the Upgrade option

Guides (Windows 7)
  1. Turn on your computer so that Windows starts normally. (To perform an upgrade, you can't start, or boot, your computer from the Windows 7 installation media.)

Guides (Other)

Create A Bootable Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Flash Drive

Guides (Other)

To create your own bootable USB device using your own flash drive (note that the device must be at least 4GB or larger), follow the instructions below.

5 little-known Gmail tips and tricks

Guides (Other)

Think you've mastered your Gmail? Here are five Gmail tips and tricks that you may not know about:

10 Best Practices for Avoiding Computer viruses

Guides (Other)

Applies to: Microsoft Office
By taking the following precautions, you can help reduce the risk of your computer being infected by a virus:

A few helpful tips on securing your iPad

Guides (Other)

Here are some quick tips for tightening up security on your iPad:

Secure Remote Administration using SSH and RDP

Guides (Other)

Security: Secure Remote Administration using SSH and RDP