Windows 8
Find full coverage of Microsoft's newest operating system, including tips and tricks, tutorials, and best practices.
Articles about Windows 8
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Taking BitTorrent to Windows RT
There are many BitTorrent clients available on Windows and other operating systems, but none were previously available for Windows RT.
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Using picture passwords in Windows RT
Typing in a password of decent strength can be irritating when using Windows RT. Fortunately, Microsoft has included an alternative: Picture passwords.
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Create a Windows 8.1 Preview dual-boot setup on your Windows XP system
Install Windows 8.1 Preview in a dual-boot configuration right alongside your trusted Windows XP.
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Create a Client Hyper-V Virtual Machine for Windows XP
Learn how to create a virtual machine in Windows 8 Client Hyper-V specifically designed for Windows XP.
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Screenshots: Create a Client Hyper-V Virtual Machine for Windows XP
Learn how to create a virtual machine in Windows 8 Client Hyper-V specifically designed for Windows XP.
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Screenshots: Dual-boot Windows 8.1 Preview with VHD
When you use a VHD in a dual-boot configuration, you really get the best environment on which to experiment with the Windows 8.1 Preview.
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Screenshots: Windows 8 Client Hyper-V virtual switch settings in depth
See how to create a virtual switch in Windows 8 Client Hyper-V and examine the virtual switch settings in depth.
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Screenshots: The right way to set up Windows 8 Client Hyper-V
Set up Client Hyper-V the right way and avoid the frustrations experienced by others.
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Screenshots: What the Windows 8 Start Menu should be
With Start Menu Reviver you get the traditional functionality of the Start menu, but with a Windows 8 Modern UI look and feel.
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Simple ways to shut down Windows 8
Shut down Windows 8 by just pressing a key on your keyboard, pressing a button on your computer, or closing the lid on your laptop.
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Show all user accounts each time you boot Windows 8
Find out how to make Windows 8 show all user accounts on the Sign on screen all the time - it is not as easy as it should be.
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Screenshots Windows 8: Local account or Microsoft account
Should we use a Local account to sign into Windows 8 or should we use a Microsoft account? Neither choice is wrong; Greg Shultz explains.
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Screenshots: Personalize Windows 8 background images
Personalizing backgrounds in Windows 8 takes a bit of effort, but it can be done.
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Screenshots: Windows 8 Reset your password tool
To reset a password in Microsoft Windows 8 you have to use the online version of the Reset your password tool.
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Boot Windows 8 into Safe Mode
It is possible to reconfigure the Windows 8 boot process to allow you to use the F8 key to access the Advanced Boot Options menu of old.
