The Windows 8 Explorer Ribbon is minimized by default. But, if you log off with it maximized, when you get back it’s still maximized. Here’s how to keep it permanently minimized.

I previously showed you how to disable to Windows 8 Lock Screen and how to speed up your log in by using a four digit PIN. Now, here’s how to log in automatically to Windows 8.

On of the more annoying new features in Windows 8 on a desktop of laptop is the Lock Screen. Yes, it’s just a flick of the middle scroll wheel on the mouse, but it’s an extra step nonetheless. Here’s how to disable it.

If you’ve use Windows 8, you might have noticed several notifications.They’re less subtle than previous versions of Windows, but you can turn them off.

The other day I was in a Hotel that didn’t have a WiFi connection. I tried to log into my Windows 8 laptop, and couldn’t. That was quite annoying. To log in locally, you need to make a local account, here’s how to do it.

A new feature in Windows 8 is Automatic Maintenance. It will perform maintenance tasks like software updates, security scans and system diagnostics.Here’s how to manage the new feature.