Enhancements to Windows Explorer in Windows 8

Windows Explorer has been available in Windows for many, many years. However, in Windows 8, its appearance and functionality have been enhanced. In this post, we will examine using Windows Explorer in Windows 8.   Windows Explorer is simply a window that allows you to explore the files and folders contained within your computer. It
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Using Apps in Windows 8

Downloading Apps from the Windows Store One of the new features of Windows 8 is the ability to download apps for your computing devices from the Windows Store. Note that you must be signed-in to your computer using a Microsoft Account in order to download apps from the Windows Store. To download an app once
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How to Use the Charm Bar in Windows 8

You can use the Charm Bar that appears at the right side of the Windows 8 application to search for content, share content within apps, return to the “Start” screen from an app, manage connected devices, and access your device settings. You can access the Charm Bar at the right side of the window by
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Has Microsoft Forgotten about the Desktop PC?

The Windows 8.1 preview has been out for over a week now. One of the bigger changes in this version is the return of the Start button. However, most of the exciting newer features in this version are meant for touchscreen devices. As Microsoft moves forward, it seems as though the traditional Desktop PC is
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Microsoft Officially Launches Windows 8.1

This week, Microsoft officially launched a preview of Windows 8.1 to the public during its annual developer’s conference. While Microsoft showed some of the changes at Computex last month, this is the first official launch of the update. The free test version is available for download, with the full version to be released later in
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