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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Create ISO files in Windows 8
You can use ISO Recorder to create an ISO and Windows 8's native ISO reader to see what is inside.
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Screenshots: Use ISO Recorder to create an ISO
You can use ISO Recorder to create an ISO and Windows 8's native ISO reader to see what is inside.
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Restore a Windows XP backup in Windows 8
Learn how to get Windows XP's Backup Utility to run in Windows 8 so that you can restore a backup.
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Use Windows Easy Transfer over a network to migrate from XP to Windows 8
Move files and settings from Windows XP to a new Windows 8 computer using a network connection.
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Get ready for your upgrade to Windows 8.1
If you are already using Windows 8, the free upgrade to 8.1 is a no-brainer - you want it.
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The 10 most useful Windows 7 and Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
There are 100+ keyboard shortcuts available for Windows, but there are several you'll want to remember because you'll use them often.
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Change the default amount time the Windows 8 boot menu displays
Override the defaults and reduce the amount of time that Windows 8's dual boot menu displays on the screen to an amount of your choice.
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Quick Tip: Two features in Windows 8.1 File Explorer you want to know about
The Windows 8 File Explorer has several features, which makes manipulating files a much more efficient experience.
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Disable the Password Reveal Button on the Windows 8 logon screen
You can disable the Password Reveal Button on the Windows 8 logon screen with a registry tweak or with an edit by to the Local Group Policy.
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Quick Tip: Create an easily accessible PowerShell 3.0 Help system
Make help for PowerShell more accessible with a method devised for extracting and tracking information in the built-in system.
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Use System Restore as a recovery tool in Windows 8
Learn how to configure and use System Restore in Windows 8 to get your system back up and running.
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Investigate problems when they occur with Windows 8's Reliability Monitor
Time your troubleshooting to a specific event when you learn to take advantage of Windows 8's Reliability Monitor.
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Compensate for the missing Network Map feature in Windows 8
Take advantage of the Details view in the Network section of Windows 8 File Explorer to map your network topology.
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10 factors to consider when upgrading to Windows 8.1
While 8.1 is not a completely new operating system, it is a significant upgrade, and shouldn't be viewed simply as a service pack.
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Fact sheet: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Preview)
Microsoft is preparing to update Windows to version 8.1 and is offering us the chance to preview the changes before it is officially released.
