Why they created Windows 8 that way...
I don't know if this link has been posted already, but Jensen Harris explained why they did it that way...... UX Week 2012 | Jensen Harris | The Story of Windows 8 on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/52173464)
View ArticleLaptop starts up always when opening display.
Hello, I've just bought a Toshiba L855 with W8 factory installed. So, I'm trying to learn two things at same time, W8 and the laptop functionality. One of the details that I don't like is the automatic...
View ArticleWhy they designed Windows 8 the way they did
This is a bit long, but if you're actually curious.. even if you hate the design.. it might be interesting to understand the reasons behind it. It's really interesting to see how little Windows 8...
View Articlecomputer reloading everything every 1-1.5 minutes
Desktop blinks and all files on desktop dissapear and then load again, and if I am typing words are gone and so is page I was on. You can also hear the disk drive go on and off. It interrupts everything.
View ArticleWindows 7
Hi, I have given up completely on Windows 8. I hate it. I only have Windows office and a few games on it everything else is default just defender. I have done 4 refresh installs and two clean installs....
View ArticleWindows 8 Advertisements/commercials
How do you guys feel about the Advertisements/commercials for windows 8? I like the TV commercials or video commercials. I'm not a fan of the print advertisements such as posters and such. In the...
View ArticleChoppy window dragging.
Hello, sometimes when I drag a window such as google chrome up it's choppy. I have no clue why it's like this, does anyone know? Thanks, -Rick
View ArticleWindows administrator account
Hi, I need help and i have few clarifications. I have an administrator account created for Window 8. #1 Q: How do i manage the Pop up for UAC? Everytime i run app/install app, it asks for username and...
View ArticleAdding Windows 7 to a new laptop with Windows 8
I just got a new Lenovo laptop with Windows 8. I need to have Windows 7 because I will be using the laptop for inventory and price control in our hardware store and the programs haven't been used on...
View Articleonline installation or CD from a retailer?
HI, I am using windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. I wish to upgrade it windows 8. Am a newbie, please forgive me if u find my questions silly :D.. 1. If i upgrade to windows 8 through online installation,...
View ArticleWindows 8 Brings a Fresh Look to an Old OS
Windows has had an interesting path to where they are today. This is an operating system that has been around a long time, in computer and technology age Windows has got to be really, really old....
View ArticleTransferring Programs from Earlier Versions of Windows
I have the disks for a number of programs I have used in the past on my computers (Windows 95 - Windows 7) I shall try to download some of these to a new HP laptop using Windows 8. What success have...
View Articlenot able to change user account picture,log in screen
hello i have fully activated windows 8 but when i try to change the user account pic the* picture then it is high lighted and no option is seen . why it happens . not only user acount but log on screen...
View ArticleSolved Installing Windows on second pc
I recently upgraded my desktop from XP to Windows 8. My system cannot support this version for some reason.I have reinstalled XP. I have a laptop that is running Vista that I would like to install this...
View ArticleTheoretical uses for Windows 8/RT?
I'm just thinking that the idea behind Windows 8/RT is flexible enough that it can be configured to work in different ways. Here's a couple examples: Car infotainment system: It would be very simple to...
View ArticleHot Corners...
When my mouse cursor moves to the bottom right corner the desktop will be displayed without functionality. When I move the mouse back toward the center it goes back to the window I was in. Is this...
View ArticleSolved AutoPlay does not launch
When I insert a memory card or thumb drive I expect autoplay to launch, but it doesn't. Working on desktop, when I right click the drive in File Explorer, I can open AutoPlay and select an action. But...
View Articlesystem shutdown advice sought
should I just close the lid on the laptop and let it drop into standby every night... or should I use the standard shutdown?
View ArticleNero
I used to run Nero media home 4 on w7 without an issue. Now that I installed w8 it is not compatible so I purchased Nero12 Platinum because they said it was w8 compatible. Everything works except what...
View ArticleNew tutorials suggested
Not sure if I have put this in the right place but here goes 1. Browser Choice. In Europe we get this option. But when it is taken (I stayed with IE10) the Browser Choice App remains and I cant get rid...
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