How to Set a Proxy Server on Windows 8.1 Tablet or Hybrid Device
One of the small but good improvements in Windows 8.1 is that it provides a touch-friendly way to set a proxy server.…
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How to Learn the Countries Where Windows Store Apps are Available
Even though each app in the Windows Store has its own webpage that can be found using a search engine, Microsoft doesn't…
Book Review - Windows 8.1 Step By Step, by Ciprian Rusen & Joli Ballew
When I reviewed the first edition of this book - Windows 8 Step By Step - I said that it was "the…
How to Use Windows Defender in Windows 8 & Windows 8.1
Guess what Windows 8 & Windows 8.1 users: when you're using Microsoft's newest operating system you don't need to install virus protection...…
How to Set AutoPlay Defaults for Media & Devices in Windows 8.1
In Windows 8.1 you can also set the AutoPlay settings for your media and devices, directly from PC Settings. There you have…
How to Set How Much Data Tiles Use in Windows 8.1
If you are a tablet user with Windows 8.1 and you have a poor data plan, then you will want to limit…
How to Work with File History in Windows 8.1, from PC Settings
One of the minor but welcome changes in Windows 8.1 is that it allows users to use the File History from PC…
Windows 8.1 Step by Step - The Best Book for Windows 8.1 is Available
If you plan to use Windows 8.1 or buy a PC, hybrid, or tablet with Windows 8.1, you should consider buying a…
Introducing Windows 8.1: What are the Charms & How to Use them
One of the most important features in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are the Charms. "Charms"... in Windows? It sounds strange! Right? Actually, they…
Introducing Windows 8.1: Change the Start Screen Wallpaper & Colors
Windows 8.1 offers more personalization options than Windows 8 and Windows 7 do. One of the things that can be configured in…
Change the Location of a Network from Private to Public in Windows 8.1
When connecting to a new network in Windows 8.1, you are asked whether you want to find PCs, devices and content on…
How to Use the Action Center in Windows 8 & 8.1 to Keep Your PC Secure
The Action Center was first introduced in Windows XP Service Pack 2 and, since then, it has been constantly updated. In Windows…
Introducing Windows 8.1: Configure the Action Center & its Messages
The Action Center in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 has an important role in keeping safe your computer or device and having…
How to Add, Change or Remove VPN Connections in Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 provides a more complex PC Settings panel that, for some tasks and settings, it is better and more complete than…
Introducing Windows 8 & 8.1: How to Switch Between Sign-In Options
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are optimized for use on a wide range of devices. Whether you're using a desktop computer, a…
How to Customize or Disable Search with Bing in Windows 8.1
As mentioned in many other articles, one of the biggest changes in Windows 8.1 is related to Search and its strong integration…
Introducing Windows 8.1: How Does Search Work & How to Use It?
Search in Windows 8.1 has been completely redeveloped. It is so different from Windows 8 and Windows 7 that some users might…
Introducing Windows 8 & Windows 8.1: 6 Ways to Access the Start Screen
The Start screen was the most important novelty in Windows 8 and it was further improved in Windows 8.1. Even though accessing…
How to Set Up and Use Work Folders in Windows 8.1
One of the many new enterprise-friendly features in Windows 8.1 is named Work Folders. Folders? Work? Sounds boring, doesn't it? :) But,…
How to Upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 through the Windows Store
Microsoft has made available Windows 8.1 as a free upgrade for Windows 8 users. The procedure is performed through the Windows Store…