Pinning Items to the Taskbar in Windows 8.1

Click here to view the complete tutorial             Pinning Items to the Taskbar in Windows 8.1 The Taskbar is the thin toolbar that appears at the bottom of the Desktop within Windows 8.1. In Windows 8.1, the “Start” button appears at the far left end of the Taskbar. After that
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Microsoft Plans to Release Update to Windows 8.1 in Early April

Microsoft has been warning users for months now about ending support for Windows XP. April 8, 2014 will be the last day that users can run Windows XP and still have support and security for their system. In order to help users upgrade smoothly, Microsoft plans to release the update to Windows 8.1 sometime around
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Adjusting Settings in Windows 8

Ease of Access Settings in Windows 8 Within the “PC settings” app window in Windows 8, you can click the “Ease of Access” category at the left side of the screen to display accessibility settings in the area to the right. You can click the “On” and “Off” toggle switches shown in order to enable
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Using the File Explorer in Windows 8.1

File Explorer in Windows 8.1 File Explorer has been available in Windows for many, many years. However, in Windows 8.1, its appearance and functionality have been enhanced. It is also called “File Explorer” in Windows 8.1 while in most previous releases it was referred to as “Windows Explorer.” It doesn’t really matter what you call
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Using the Start Screen in Windows 8.1

The Start Screen in Windows 8.1 The Start screen was a new addition to the operating system first introduced in Windows 8. The Start screen is available on desktops, laptops, and tablets that run Windows 8 or later. You can scroll across the tiles shown within the Start screen to view many of the programs
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Using Apps in Windows 8.1

Downloading Apps from the Windows Store With Windows 8.1, you can download apps for your computing devices from the Windows Store. Note that you must be signed into your computer using a Microsoft Account to download apps from the Windows Store. To download an app once you have signed in using a Microsoft Account, click
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How to Access Settings in Windows 8.1

Accessing Settings in Windows 8.1 You can access the settings in Windows 8.1 by clicking the “Settings” button within the Charm Bar. To show the settings for the currently displayed app on your computer, roll your pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corners of the Windows 8.1 screen until the Charm Bar appears. Then roll
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Adjusting General Settings in Windows 8

General Settings in Windows 8 Within the “PC settings” app window in Windows 8, you can click the “General” category at the left side of the screen to display general Windows options in the area to the right. Within this category, the options are grouped into eight main subcategories listed at the right side: “Time,”
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