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Introducing Windows 8.1: How To Use The Scan App To Scan Documents

Codrut Neagu
27.10.2014

In Windows 8.1 Microsoft has included a new modern app that you can use to quickly scan documents and pictures. All you need is a scanner that's connected to your Windows 8.1 PC or device and the new Scan app that's included with the operating system. Here's how this app works and how you can configure its settings. NOTE: You cannot use the

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How To Disable a Virtual WiFi Network Adapter in Windows 8.1

Codrut Neagu
24.06.2014

In a previous tutorial, we've shown how to turn any Windows 8.1 laptop or device into a WiFi access point. The process involved creating a virtual wireless network adapter that was used to broadcast the wireless network. When you are done using your Windows 8.1 device as a WiFi access point, it is good to disable and remove the virtual wireless network adapter that

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7 Ways to Shut Down or Restart a Windows 8 & Windows 8.1 PC or Device

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.04.2014

When you first use Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, you will have a hard time figuring out how to shut down or restart your computer. Only Windows 8.1 Update improves the situation and offers an intuitive and "in your face" menu for shutting down your device. In this guide I will share all the methods you can use for shutting down a Windows 8.

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Connect Windows 8.1 Devices With Mini DisplayPorts to HDMI Displays

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.03.2014

Surface and Surface Pro tablets from Microsoft do not have an HDMI port and it isn't very obvious how to connect them to an external monitor. The same is true about many other Windows 8.1 devices, including laptops and tablets created by HP, Dell or Lenovo. All these modern devices do have a Mini DisplayPort that you can use for connecting them to all

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Does ReadyBoost Work? Does It Improve Performance for Slower PCs?

Ilie-Alexandru Munteanu
05.03.2014

The theory behind ReadyBoost is that it helps speed up older computers with low amounts of RAM memory. However, nobody knows how much of an impact this technology has, so we decided to make our own measurements and learn whether ReadyBoost has a positive impact or not. Read on to learn what we have found: The PCs Used for the Test Comparison We

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What are ReadyBoost & SuperFetch? How to Use Them in Windows

Ilie-Alexandru Munteanu
10.02.2014

ReadyBoost is a component of Windows operating systems, that was first available in Windows Vista. Its purpose is to help the SuperFetch service in making your system run smoother, by using a fast USB flash drive that helps reduce number of read and writes to your hard drive. If you would like to learn what SuperFetch and ReadyBoost are and how they work together,

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Stop Autocorrect & Keyboard Sounds While Typing on a Windows 8.1 Tablet

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.01.2014

Are you using a Windows 8.1 tablet like the Surface 2 or a hybrid device with a touch screen? Then, while typing, you might have noticed some issues with the way the touch keyboard works in Windows 8.1. If that's the case for you, then read this guide on how to set up the touch keyboard, so that it works the way you want

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Set Windows 8.1 Apps that May Use the Webcam, Microphone & other devices

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.10.2013

Another useful new feature in Windows 8.1 is that you can set in detail which apps can use devices like the webcam, microphone and others. This tutorial shows how this configuration is performed. As you will see, it is very quick and painless. :) NOTE: The settings detailed detailed in this tutorial apply only to apps from the Windows Store. Desktop applications are

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

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 easy to understand how to set it up and use it to record videos or take pictures. That's why

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

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 that makes it real easy to add and remove devices. In this tutorial you will learn how it works.

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The Geek's Way of Managing Printers - The Print Management Console

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.09.2012

Have you heard about the Print Management console in Windows 7 and Windows 8? I did but I ignored it blissfully for years. Until recently when, by chance, it stirred up my attention. I began to use it and I loved it. Therefore I decided to share what I have learned with our readers and show a better way to manage your installed printers

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Dual-Monitor Annoyance: Mouse Pointer Drifting to The Other Screen

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
04.05.2012

Having a dual-monitor configuration gives you a pretty good productivity improvement but introduces a few annoyances you don't have when working on a single monitor. For example, it is more likely for your mouse cursor to slip to the second screen when all you want to do is close the active application window or press the Show Desktop button on the taskbar. How do

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How to Stop the Shut Down Procedure from Completing

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.03.2012

Does it happen that sometimes, you remember that you need to do one more thing, just as soon as you hit the shut down button? Would you like to find a way to stop the shutdown procedure from completing? Luckily, we have some solutions that can help. Here are the ways you can stop a Windows shut down from completing. Stop the Shut