How-to Check Data Consumed by Live Tiles on Windows 8
Many people turn off live tiles to save Internet data without knowing how much data its actually consuming. Here is how you can check it and then decide if really its eating you data.
Many people turn off live tiles to save Internet data without knowing how much data its actually consuming. Here is how you can check it and then decide if really its eating you data.
Using Task Manager, you can force maximize any program or window even if it is not supported by the program interface or it's maximize button is disabled.
OneDrive/SkyDrive can be disabled in all the different editions of Windows 8.1 including Home/RT/Pro/Enterprise. However the method differs in each editions. Lets see how to do it.
OneDrive which comes default with Windows 8.1 remains always active in the tray and there is no front-end option to disable it. Lets see how we can do it.
The most famous comic book publisher Amar Chitra Katha has launched its app for Windows 8. As an introductory offer, users will be getting five free titles in the first month.
Windows does not have any interface to show users the date on which it was originally installed. However you can extract this information from a simple DOS command.
With a little tweak, you can actually add shortcut to launch any file or program right away from your My Computer panel. You can add your favorite folders too.
With the new virtual keyboard in Windows 8, you can quickly insert emoticon and symbols in your documents and conversations. There are plenty to choose from, too.
OpenDNS is one of the most popular freely available public DNS resolver service. At this time they manage to serve about 3.5 million requests per second with 100% uptime. This tutorial will teach you how to use this on a Windows 7 PC.
Windows 8 now supports a total of 109 display languages. In this 14 new languages has been added. This time process for changing default display a language is changed a little. But it is more easier.
If you are using Windows 8 and ever need to reinstall the operating system without loosing your files and personalized settings, then this option can automate all your tasks.
Microsoft has surprisingly redesigned the logo for its for its upcoming Windows 8 OS. Now, while starting your brand new Win 8 PC, you won't see the old multicolored waving flag which continuously evolved over the years since 1992.