How to Customize the Tiles Displayed on Your Windows 8.1 Start Screen
The Start screen is an important concept in the Windows 8 operating systems. While it may have its share of issues, the…
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How to Quickly Share or Bookmark an App from the Windows 8.1 Store
When you discover a cool game or a useful app in the Windows Store, you may want to share it with your…
How to Set the The Types of Apps Displayed by the Windows 8.1 Store
The Store in Windows 8.1 is generally well organized and user-friendly. It also allows you to set your preferences regarding the apps…
Ciprian Rusen - Your Trusted Microsoft MVP, Windows Consumer Expert
On April Fools' day I received the best news of the year and it was no joke: Microsoft has recognized me as…
Reviewing the ASUS RP-N14 Range Extender for Wireless Networks
I live in a reasonably large apartment and I have a few rooms where the signal of my wireless network is not…
How to Connect Windows 8.1 Devices to Wireless Networks via WPS
If you have a Windows 8.1 laptop, tablet or hybrid that you can connect to wireless networks, you may need or want…
Keep Track of the Apps That Were Installed on Your Windows 8.1 Devices
If you use Windows 8.1 on more than one device and you try lots of apps, you will quickly lose track of…
How to Find, Install and Review Apps in the Windows 8.1 Store
Windows Store is the place where Windows 8.1 users can find, install and update their apps. Because the Windows Store was launched…
How to Report Problems With Microsoft Services, Including OneDrive
One of the good things about Microsoft's services is that they offer a quick way to report when you have issues. Also,…
Connect Windows 8.1 Devices With Mini DisplayPorts to HDMI Displays
Surface and Surface Pro tablets from Microsoft do not have an HDMI port and it isn't very obvious how to connect them…
Does ReadyBoost Work? Does It Improve Performance for Slower PCs?
The theory behind ReadyBoost is that it helps speed up older computers with low amounts of RAM memory. However, nobody knows how…
35 Keyboard Shortcuts That Increase Your Productivity in Windows 8.1
While using Windows 8.1's user interface might require some time to accommodate, the tasks of navigating through the operating system and its…
Introducing Windows 8.1: How to Share Screenshots from Any App
Windows 8.1 comes with a bundle of many apps, from Sports and News to Finance and Health & Fitness. Chances are you…
How to Use the Video App in Windows 8.1 to Play Movies Stored Locally
I bet most of you enjoy watching movies on your computers and devices, both when at home and while travelling. With the…
How to Record Audio with the Sound Recorder App in Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 includes a reasonably large bundle of apps when you install it. One of these apps is Sound Recorder. This is…
How to Set Timers & Use the Stopwatch in Windows 8.1's Alarms App
Aside from setting alarms, the Alarms app in Windows 8.1 also allows you to set timers and provides a stopwatch that you…
What are ReadyBoost & SuperFetch? How to Use Them in Windows
ReadyBoost is a component of Windows operating systems, that was first available in Windows Vista. Its purpose is to help the SuperFetch…
The Surface Pro 2 Review - Microsoft's Flagship Windows 8.1 Device
During my recent visit to the US, I purchased a Surface Pro 2 for myself. I was really curious to learn more…
How to Add, Edit and Remove Alarms in Windows 8.1
If you are looking for an easy way to use your Windows 8.1 device to keep track of time during certain activities,…
How to Share and Synchronize Content in Windows 8.1's Reading List App
Today we're going to take a look at two important features of the Reading List app: share and sync. They might be…