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Use Shift + Click to Open a CMD Prompt Directly in a Folder
This groovy tip is a time saver for anyone who frequently uses the command prompt within the Windows operating system.
Windows Tip: Delete Files Instantly from the Recycle Bin
The Recycle Bin in Windows provides a place to get rid of files and folders you no longer want. But sometimes you might want to delete them instantly. Here’s how.
Shutdown Windows 8 Easier With the Power Button
If you’re new to Windows 8, one annoyance is the steps it takes to shutdown. But, if you set the Power Button to shut Windows 8 down, it’s a simple press.
Get the Official Star Trek App for Windows 8 and RT
If you’re a computer technology enthusiast and can’t get enough Star Trek, you can download the new Star Trek app for Windows 8 and Windows RT.
Play Videos from Windows Home Server Directly to Xbox 360
There’s a lot of ways to stream your videos around your home these days. If you have a home server, here’s how to stream to Xbox 360 directly from your server or NAS.
Windows Store In-App Ad Revenue Nearly Disappears, Developers Left Out in the Cold
A recent report shows that Windows 8 has slow growth and almost zero ad revenue for apps relying on it. Does this mark a bad future for Microsoft’s latest OS?
Weather App for Windows 8 and Windows RT Updated
The Weather app for Windows 8 and Windows RT has received an update this week that includes better weather forecasts, Ski Reports, new backgrounds, and more.
Windows 8 Shutdown, Restart, Sleep and Hibernate Roundup
If you’re a new Windows 8 user, one confusing issue is how to shutdown it down. Here’s a roundup of ways to shutdown, add the Hibernate option, and more!
Make Windows 8 Reboot to All Users of a Shared Computer
If you have multiple users on a Windows 8 computer, when a user restarts it, it boots to their profile. Here’s how to make it always reboot to show all users.
Use Windows 8 News App as Your RSS Reader
If you’re mad because Google is shutting down Reader, and have a Windows 8 or Window RT system, you might want to check out these RSS features in the News app.
Is My Computer Running 32-Bit-or 64-Bit Windows?
Most modern programs today come in 32 or 64-bit versions. If you’re not sure which one to download, here’s how to find out which version of Windows is installed.
Microsoft Rolls Out Major Windows 8 App Updates for Travel, Maps, News, Sports and Finance
On the heels of recent updates to Windows 8 / RT built-in apps, Microsoft has now released updates for its Finance, Sports, News, Maps, and Travel apps.
How To Add Google Calendar Events in Windows 8 Calendar App
Full sync support for Google Calendar has been disabled in the Windows 8 Calendar app update. If you want your Google Calendar events to display in the Calendar app, here’s a work around.