Pinning apps to the desktop taskbar in Windows is not new but Windows 8 with its goofy Metro screen introduced some complexity into it. [Read more…] about Pin Items To The Taskbar In Windows 8
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Creating Toolbars In Windows 8
You can create multiple menus on your taskbar in Windows 8.
In fact you could create enough so that you would not miss the old Windows 7 start menu.
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Using RocketDock
RocketDock is a free OS X style launcher for Windows. It is highly customizable. [Read more…] about Using RocketDock
Using Start8
Start8 is a popular Start Menu program for Windows 8. This article is intended to show you its configuration options. [Read more…] about Using Start8
Creating Desktop Icons
>A quick guide on creating desktop icons for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
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How To Find The Best Anti-Virus For You
Anti-virus software is not a security panacea. Additionally, IMHO there is no “best” anti-virus.
Here are some links to help you find what is best for you.
AV-Comparatives – Real-World Protection Tests
Virus Bulletin – Latest Comparative
PC Mag – The Best Antivirus for 2013
Personally, I would not pay for an AV solution as I think the free versions of these programs are good enough. (I am NOT a security expert.)
If you want the full (pay-for) versions there are often deals that make these programs free after rebate.
Try the usual deal sites, Techbargains, or Newegg.
See also:
Why Antivirus Software Isn’t Enough To Fend Off Attacks
The Flat Logo Society
The trend lately has been for companies to adopt a flat design look. Windows 8, Apple(iOS 7), Google are but a few of the guilty. [Read more…] about The Flat Logo Society
Windows 8.1 Pricing
Pricing and Packaging for Windows 8.1 at The Microsoft Blog
As far as I can tell, no change from Windows 8.
Packaging isn’t so gawd awful ugly.
Windows 8.1 RTM And SSDs
If you are running Windows 8.1 RTM on an SSD I need your help.
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Guide To Windows 8.1 System Image Backup
Guide To Windows 8.1 System Image Backup
This article covers:
1 – Introduction
– What is a System Image
– The Great Windows System Image Program Hunt of 2013
2 – Launching System Image Backup From Command Line
3 – Create A Shortcut To System Image Backup
4 – Creating A System Image
5 – Running System Image Backup From Command Line
6 – Scheduling A System Image Backup
7 – Create a Recovery Drive
8 – How To Restore a Windows System Image
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