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Tutorials, how-to guides, and blog posts about using Windows. How to use laptops, tablets, PCs, and other gadgets with Windows.

10 Features that Make Windows 8 the Most Secure Windows Yet

10 Features that Make Windows 8 the Most Secure Windows Yet

  • tutorial
  • Robert Kingsley
  • 19.03.2013
It will be quite obvious to any first-time user that Windows 8 is very different from previous versions. While the obvious interface changes will be the most talked about, the addition of a number of great security features is really worth getting excited over. Combine...
How to Install Any Version of Windows from Other Network Computers

How to Install Any Version of Windows from Other Network Computers

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.03.2013
Talk about a complex thing to do: installing Windows over the network. Even installing it via a USB drive is simpler. However, this doesn't mean it cannot be done. Using a free tool named Serva and a bit of time and attention, anyone can set...
How to Use Special Characters in Windows with Character Map

How to Use Special Characters in Windows with Character Map

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.03.2013
What do you do when you have to insert special characters that can't be found on your keyboard? You use the Character Map tool found both in Windows 7 and Windows 8. It allows you to insert scientific notations, mathematical operators, currency symbols and characters...
How to Restore Windows 8 to Its Initial Clean State Using Reset

How to Restore Windows 8 to Its Initial Clean State Using Reset

  • tutorial
  • Robert Kingsley
  • 13.03.2013
In previous versions of Windows, the only tools available for restoring Windows to a previous state were System Restore and Windows Backup. Even though they are useful tools, you cannot use them to restore Windows to its initial, clean state. You have to perform a...
Simple Questions: What is the Public Folder & How to Use it?

Simple Questions: What is the Public Folder & How to Use it?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07.03.2013
The Public folder was first introduced in Windows Vista and it has appeared in every version of Windows since. It is not much of a feature - just a folder with a slightly special setup that can be useful in certain scenarios. To help you...
Introducing Windows 8: How to Use the Camera App to Record Videos

Introducing Windows 8: How to Use the Camera App to Record Videos

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 27.02.2013
On the Windows 8 Start screen you will find a small tile named Camera. It is a shortcut to a little Windows 8 app that can be used to record videos or take pictures. Even though its interface is very simplistic, it is not that...
What to do When Windows 8 Says Your Genuine Product Key is Not Valid?

What to do When Windows 8 Says Your Genuine Product Key is Not Valid?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.02.2013
If you installed Windows 8 on a computer and you then changed its hardware configuration (e.g. upgraded the processor, memory or other important components), it can happen that Windows 8 no longer accepts the product key bundled with your original installation disc. This happens also...
Create Free Custom Ringtones for Any Smartphone with Ringtone Maker

Create Free Custom Ringtones for Any Smartphone with Ringtone Maker

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.02.2013
Depending on the smartphone you are using, creating custom ringtones for it might not be that easy. Unfortunately, on systems like Windows Phone or iOS, the process involved is a bit more complicated, as ringtones need to meet specific requirements in terms of format, length,...
How to Schedule a Virus Scan with Windows 8's Built-In Antivirus

How to Schedule a Virus Scan with Windows 8's Built-In Antivirus

  • tutorial
  • Robert Kingsley
  • 10.01.2013
If you've spent any time looking at Windows 8's Defender interface, you've likely noticed that it doesn't include any options for scheduling a scan. While Windows Defender provides most of it's protection in real-time, if you're like us, you'll want a back-up scan occurring regularly....
Introducing Windows 8: The Complete Guide to the Messaging App

Introducing Windows 8: The Complete Guide to the Messaging App

  • tutorial
  • Robert Kingsley
  • 09.01.2013
Chatting has become a very large part daily computer usage for many people. Whether messaging on Facebook or with a chat client, you've likely spent a significant amount of time messaging with friends back and forth. Using separate clients to chat with contacts can get...
Introducing Windows 8: How to Add or Remove Devices from PC Settings

Introducing Windows 8: How to Add or Remove Devices from PC Settings

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 03.01.2013
Did you know that Windows 8 also offers a new way to add and remove devices connected to your computer? On top of the tools that exist in Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows, now there is also a Devices section in PC Settings...
How to Use File History with Network Drives & Locations to Backup Data

How to Use File History with Network Drives & Locations to Backup Data

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 20.12.2012
File History can work both with local drives plugged into your computer and drives connected to other computers on the network or to the network itself. How does this work and what is the best way to set things up? Learn this and more from...
Introducing Windows 8: How to Manage Your Mail App's Inbox & Messages

Introducing Windows 8: How to Manage Your Mail App's Inbox & Messages

  • tutorial
  • Robert Kingsley
  • 18.12.2012
While we've already covered the basics of configuring and using the Windows 8 Mail app in quite a few guides, there's more to it. Once you've got your accounts set up and you're receiving emails you may want to dig into the intricacies of this...
Introducing Windows 8: How to Configure Mail App Accounts

Introducing Windows 8: How to Configure Mail App Accounts

  • tutorial
  • Robert Kingsley
  • 16.12.2012
When adding accounts to the Windows 8 Mail app, most of the account settings are configured automatically. For most providers all you'll need to do is enter your email address and password to get the account configured, synced and functional. While this is preferable to...
The Windows 8 Customization Guide for the Traditional PC User

The Windows 8 Customization Guide for the Traditional PC User

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.12.2012
Even though Windows 8 is hybrid in nature, it doesn't mean you cannot use iton traditional desktops and laptops. It works just fine and, most times, faster than Windows 7. But Windows 8 does things quite differently from what you may have been used to...