How to close Metro apps in Windows 8

How to close Metro apps in Windows 8

A few days back, we saw how to shutdown or restart Windows 8. Today we will learn about something equally basic and that is how to close  Metro apps in Windows …more >>>

Tips: Switching from Mac to Windows PC

Tips: Switching from Mac to Windows PC

This article would interest those Mac users who are planning to switch to Windows 7 or those, who need to use a Windows PC at home or work too. As …more >>>

How to Disable Windows Explorer with Ribbon on Windows 8

How to Disable Windows Explorer with Ribbon on Windows 8

One of the new features on Windows 8 is it’s Windows Explorer ribbon. But not all users will like that feature. I was searching for this option and finally figured …more >>>

Set and Display Multiple Clocks In Windows 7

Set and Display Multiple Clocks In Windows 7

Did you know you can display multiple clocks in Windows 7? You can have Windows 7 display up to three clocks in the system tray. By default, Windows 7 asks …more >>>

10 different ways to Shutdown or Restart Windows 8

10 different ways to Shutdown or Restart Windows 8

The first time I installed Windows 8 DP, it was quite a frustrating effort, trying to find the shutdown or restart button in Windows 8. To be honest, I never …more >>>

Some more cool new features and tidbits in Windows 8 CP

Some more cool new features and tidbits in Windows 8 CP

In our earlier post featuring some cool new features and tidbits in Windows 8 CP we had seen some new features and tidbits in Windows 8 CP and have also talked about how …more >>>

Use inbuilt SysKey utility to lock Windows 7 computer using USB stick

Use inbuilt SysKey utility to lock Windows 7 computer using USB stick

SysKey is an in-built Windows utility that can help you secure the Security Accounts Management or SAM database. In case you do not know, the SAM Database stores hashed copies …more >>>

How to Mount & Unmount ISO file in Windows 8

How to Mount & Unmount ISO file in Windows 8

Many a times you must have used third-party software to quickly Mount a disc image. This image appears as a Virtual DVD drive. Mounting ISO image is a great way to view and run the content …more >>>

Ultimate Guide to Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts and their Mouse & Touch equivalents

Windows 8 Consumer Preview with its new interface has a lot of new hotkey shortcuts along with the old ones which one is accustomed to using in Windows 7 and …more >>>

Beginners Guide to using Windows 8 on a Laptop and Tablet

Beginners Guide to using Windows 8 on a Laptop and Tablet

In this post of mine, I will tell you how to find your way around Windows 8. Let me caution you in advance, that you may have to first unlearn …more >>>

Manage Processor Usage for Optimum Power Management in Windows 7

Manage Processor Usage for Optimum Power Management in Windows 7

Many of you may have noticed that your Windows laptop becomes hot when you use it extensively to perform resource-intensive tasks. Gamers too may have noticed this. This is because, …more >>>

Cool new features and tidbits in Windows 8 CP

Cool new features and tidbits in Windows 8 CP

So have you downloaded the Windows 8 Consumer Preview yet or not? You must have heard that within a day of Windows 8 Consumer Preview release, there were more than million downloads of …more >>>

Windows Server 8: Download, Overview, Features, Product Guide

Windows Server 8: Download, Overview, Features, Product Guide

Windows Server 8 as a Developer’s Preview was introduced at the BUILD conference last year and now Microsoft has launched its Beta version with loads of features for the IT professionals …more >>>

Manage web browsing speed by changing DNS settings

Manage web browsing speed by changing DNS settings

DNS or Domain Name System, helps resolve the name of any web address. When you type a domain name in your browsers address bar, say www.TheWindowsClub.com, your computer resolves this …more >>>

Is it compatible with Windows 8? Vote or find out at Windows 8 Compatibility Center

Is it compatible with Windows 8? Vote or find out at Windows 8 Compatibility Center

The newly launched Compatibility Center for Windows 8 Consumer Preview is the place where you can find out if your favorite software and devices are compatible with Windows 8. Not …more >>>

Turn off Hard Disk after a particular period of idle time to save power

Turn off Hard Disk after a particular period of idle time to save power

We have seen how we can use PowerCFG tool to find out the health and status of a laptop’s battery. In its Error Report, you may see many causes of …more >>>

‘Windows To Go’ Windows 8 feature puts corporate copy of Windows on a USB drive

‘Windows To Go’  Windows 8 feature puts corporate copy of Windows on a USB drive

Windows 8 Consumer Preview has just been released to public at MWC. All were waiting for it. Microsoft has also released a ‘Windows 8 Consumer Preview Product Guide For Business’ which looks …more >>>

Basic Windows Troubleshooting Tips for Beginners

Basic Windows Troubleshooting Tips for Beginners

I felt the need to write this post covering some general tips for beginners, since many a times I receive mail, asking for help, to which the answer in most …more >>>

Zamzar Converts Files into Different Formats without Downloading Software

Zamzar Converts Files into Different Formats without Downloading Software

For converting files from one format to another, not much good freeware exist. And even if they do, you need to download them first and install them onto your computer …more >>>

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