Modern apps in Windows 8, also known as Metro apps, offer numerous advantages and disadvantages over their standard Desktop equivalents.
The Difference between Modern and Desktop Apps in Windows 8
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Setting Up Multitouch Trackpads in Windows 8
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Most new laptops have multitouch trackpads; you can control them with more than one finger, like a touchscreen. Here’s how to configure them in Windows 8.
All About PC Resource Hogs
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Your PC has a a limited amount of resources, and some apps can take more than their fair share. Find out about them here.
Choosing Between Wired and Wireless Connections
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There’s no need to choose between wired and wireless connections in your home or office. Why not have the best of both worlds?
New Features of Windows 8.1: Resizable Tiles
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Another new feature of Windows 8.1 is the ability to resize live tiles on the Windows 8 Start Screen.
The Need for Maintenance in Windows 7
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Scheduling maintenance allows you to perform processor-intensive tasks, such as checking your disk for errors, during a time where your PC isn’t in use.
What to do in case your laptop gets liquid on it
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Spilling water or another liquid on your laptop is not the end of the world. Here are important steps to take in order to rescue your machine.
What to do if your laptop’s power cord stops working
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If your laptop suddenly won’t charge, there are a few things that might cause this. We run down some ways to fix it.
A Guide to the “Driver Unloaded Without Cancelling Pending Operations” Blue Screen of Death Error
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The DRIVER_UNLOADED_WITHOUT_CANCELLING_PENDING_OPERATIONS BSoD error is caused by drivers not working within virtual or emulated OS environments.
Hard Drives vs. Solid State Drives
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Should you buy a hard drive or a solid state drive for your new or upgraded PC? We go over the pluses and minuses.
New Features of Windows 8.1: Shared Wallpaper
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With the new Windows 8.1, it’s now possible to use the same background image as your Desktop wallpaper and Start Screen wallpaper.
A Guide to the “Session3 Initialization Failed” Blue Screen of Death Error
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The SESSION3_INITIALIZATION_FAILED Blue Screen of Death error often appears during installation, and can mean your optical (CD/DVD) drive or hard drive is bad.
Removing the We-Care.com Reminder and Undoing its Browser Changes
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The We-Care.Com reminder popup and browser extension sends money to charity when you shop online, but you may not want it anymore, or at all. Here’s how to uninstall it.
A Guide to Buying a Processor for Your PC
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The brand of processor, the model, and the number of cores are all factors when deciding on a processor for a new PC. Here’s a guide that will help you.
The Pluses and Minuses of Many Popular Computer Brands
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Not all computer brands are created equal. Here are numerous pluses and minuses of many popular brands, as well as recommended desktop and laptop models for each.
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