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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Software – Does The Country Of Origin Matter To You?
Yesterday I saw a post from a software vendor that bothered me (more on that in a bit). It got me to thinking.
Though I don’t inquire about the country of origin of an app I’m aware that I use software from all over the world. Off the top of my head: U.S.A, Russia, Ireland, Germany, India, Norway, and China all quickly come to mind (though I’m sure there are a dozen others). Also as a Linux user I know that most of that software is truly global. These vendors do not go out of their way to trumpet where they are from and honestly I don’t care.
That is until you put it in my face.
The post I referenced above stated in part (I’ve edit the country); “Let the power of ‘Their Country’s‘ Technology keep your PC…”.
I read that and I thought, wait, are you saying your software is better because of where it is from?
I dunno, am I being overly sensitive or is that messed up?
Does where software is produced matter to you?