While you can create shortcuts in any version of Windows, with the addition of the modern feel of the Windows 8 Start screen, being able to pin those shortcuts can be a quicker way to get to your favorite programs, web sites and more. You can create Internet web site short cuts in Windows 8, then pin them to the Start screen for speedy access and we'll show you how. By default, Internet Explorer 10 in Windows 8 should automatically be able to pin web ...

Windows 8 comes pre-packaged with several apps.  We call these Metro apps. Some of these include Sports, Photos, Mail and Messaging. These are regular apps that Microsoft assumed many of us would want to use. The problem is this: The majority of people don’t want to use these. So whether you’d like to remove them because of lack of use, to free up disk space or simply for instructions for when you’re at ...

Windows 8 can't keep Gmail down. Even though Microsoft has banned Google from natively working on the operating system, Google and third party developers have created apps to let Windows 8 users get the most from Google services. You can even add Google Apps and services yourself, check out our guide here.  Gmail Touch is one such stand alone app and we'll show you ...

Adobe Reader is one of the most popular and widely used PDF readers on the planet. There are a variety of versions of Reader available depending on your computer and your needs. Adobe has released an official Windows 8 app for Adobe Reader to let users take advantage of everything Reader has to offer in a sleek, modern Windows 8 design. We've covered many different ways to utilize PDF Readers on your ...

Microsoft has completely revamped the way users upgrade to new versions of Windows with the release of Windows 8. You can now upgrade completely over the Internet as opposed to buying a disc-based installation DVD. This makes upgrading quicker and more efficient than ever before. We'll show you how to start the installation processed to upgrade to Windows 8. How to upgrade to Windows 8 If you are ready to upgrade to Windows 8,

Twitter released its Windows 8 app through the Windows Store. While several alternatives to an official Twitter app have been released, Twitter users were waiting to see what the social network had up its sleeve. The Twitter app doesn't disappoint and we'll show you how to get started with using it in Windows 8.   How to use the Windows 8 Twitter app Head to the Windows Store to get started. Begin typing "Twitter." Click on the "Twitter app" ...

The missing start button in Windows 8 often leaves new users in a lurch. Add to it the fact that some simple and essential features like Shut Down and Restart are not be seen anywhere. I have seen some computer savvy people struggle to find the power button. Yes, Alt + F4 still works, but not all people use keyboard shortcuts to perform actions in Windows. Seasoned Windows 8 users may not give ...

Oz The Great and Powerful is a fantasy adventure movie released last week. As a movie from Walt Disney Pictures, there was a lot expected from the movie. Having watched it myself, I can tell you that the movie is an awesome visual treat. The world of Oz captivates you with its sheer beauty even as the story of fight of good vs. evil unfolds. I won’t call the movie great, but the visuals were ...

If you have installed Windows 8 without performing a clean install, you may have noticed the Windows.old folder on you C drive. Actions that generate this folder include a refresh of Windows 8, upgrading from an earlier version of Windows to Windows 8 or even a custom installation for a dual boot setup. The Windows.old folder contains files and folders from the previous installation of Windows and is usually quite large in size. ...

As usual, Microsoft fails to give users a truly customizable experience in its latest version of the Windows operating system. Users must rely on third party apps and programs to tweak even the simplest things in Windows 8. Start Screen Animations Tweaker is one such program. The Start Screen Animations Tweaker will let you change how the animations in your live tiles appear. We'll show you how to use the simplistic Start ...