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Few releases in Microsoft’s multi-decade march through operating system history have sparked as much debate, confusion, and—retrospectively—underrated admiration as Windows 8. When Microsoft launched its bold, famously divisive OS in 2012, it was greeted with a chorus of criticism from long-time...

Windows 8 was, for many longtime users, an unexpected shock to the system—a radical design shift that left a bitter taste. For those who remember the familiar Start Menu as the gateway to their programs, the abrupt switch to a full-screen, tile-oriented interface felt like a design misfire. In...

Today I realized that I couldn't open Settings/Change PC Settings (in Charm Bar). I also couldn't open the Store from the Start Menu app. Finally, when I tried to open an app on the Metro Start, it just went to my desktop. After much googling, I worked through the steps at this link...

Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you could help me with this. The search section of my charms bar won't open. When I open the charms bar and click on the search icon, it highlights the icon for a second and then closes the charms bar and does nothing. I am running windows 8.1 core OEM single...

Greg Shultz takes a look at where the controls that used to appear on the Charms Bar have gone in Windows 10. Continue reading...

I merged the wp notification center with windows 10. activated the same way as charm bar. does every one like it? leave a comment below if you liked it or thought it needs a improvement.

According to Mary Jo Foley Microsoft intends to release the developer preview of windows Threshold either late September or early October: Read the full blog here: http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-to-deliver-windows-threshold-tech-preview-around-late-september-7000032668/ Edit: If your...

Link Removed Topics............. Microsoft Could Remove The Clock From Windows 9 Taskbar Microsoft Might Remove The Charms Bar From Windows 9 Desktop Windows 9 Preview Version Launching This Year, Report Windows 9 To Include Support For Virtual Desktops P.S. I feel stupid that I have to...

Using dual monitors set to extended in Windows 8.0 the charms bar would extend to right side of the rightmost screen (right most part of the extended desktop) this was great because it kept it well out of my way. In Windows 8.1 it seems that no matter what I do it is stuck on the screen that...

Out of the blue, something just occurred to me... I remember a while back there was a lot being said about a loss of AeroGlass. Well, fair enough, windows won't 'float' on the screen & whirl around like a rolodex BUT, You can, still, do Alt+Tab And both the Charms Bar and the Taskbar are...

We know the following: WinQ = Search Everywhere WinF = Search Files WinW = Search Settings We know typing on Start will give Search Everywhere Charm Bar What you may not know is IF win8.1 is set to give the ALL Applications screen instead, of the Start screen, typing on it, typing there...

Did you know, you can search in Windows 8 without using the Charms Bar and clicking on "Search"? When on the Start Screen, just type what you want to search for. Doesn't work when on the Desktop. Nice little feature and improvement. Don

While trying to set up my partners new laptop on my home network, to be ready for Xmas, I somehow managed to have my smart TV device name appear as another available option, under the second screen option in the device section of the charm bar. This allowed me to stream wirelessly to the TV...

For those (of us) that want to stay on the old familiar Desktop when using Win-8, having the charms bar pop up when we touch the right corners of the screen, is just not acceptable. Here's a fix that removes that activity. 1. Open Registry Editor (press Win+R, type regedit.exe in Run dialog...

I found this in another Forum. Many have asked how to do this: Very Cool!. The Charms Bar is still available, but does not pop up until you actually put your cursor in the Top, Right or Bottom Right corner and slide it along the right edge, then Charms pops up. Gives a way to not have Charms...

Tutorial on customizing (Navigating) your Win 8 installation: When you open Win 8 for the first time you will be very startled. You will be presented with what is called the Metro Start Menu. This replaces the well know Windows Start Menu. Do not panic! Note: This tutorial is generally for...

Windows 8 core carries news that Google have released a beta of their Chrome browser.. Gonna be trying this for myself! Download: Chrome Release Channels - The Chromium Projects Reference: Google Launches Chrome Metro Browser for Windows 8

I was going to go find these when another Forum Member beat me to it, LOL. Thanks for that!! Anyway, being the big, handy help that they are, I feel they should be a Sticky, though, not just sure in what section of our W8 Forum. Nor can I find or recall where his entry was or in what thread...

Microsoft’s Charms Bar a replacement of start menu on Windows 8. The images leaked last week on the Internet. According the Winrumors the features are search, share, start, device and settings. Link Removed Link Removed