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  1. How To: Master the Windows 10 Snap Assist in Desktop Mode

    Windows 10 offers a more enhanced Snap Assist feature than its predecessor, Windows 8.1. But, mastering it takes some practice and know how. read more Continue reading...
  2. Continuum on Windows 10

    As we continue the countdown to our Windows 10 launch, we’re excited to talk about Continuum. Windows 10 combines the best of Windows 7 with the best of Windows 8 and Continuum is a great example of that; with Continuum you can use a keyboard and mouse when you choose, or you can optimize your...
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    Windows 8 Disable Desktop mode in Win 8.1

    Is it possible to disable the desktop mode in Windows 8.1?? Thanks in advance for your help.
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    Windows 8 Unwanted Microsoft "Store" pop-up in Win 8.1

    I am a traditionalist and so run permanently in "desktop" mode because I don't like the look and feel of the new Windows 8. Ever since I installed Windows 8.1 a blank green Microsoft "Store" window pops up from time to time on my desktop. When I click on it, the green is replaced by a normal...
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    Windows 8 I am off to a very frustrating start...

    I hope to gain a working understanding of Windows 8 that came on my new laptop. I had no problems learning XP, Vista, Windows 7 and the earliest versions of Windows. Windows 8 totally confounds me and makes me feel like the aged senior I am. Everything seems “hidden” , the color tiles seem...
  6. Windows 8 Flash Player issues | Windows 8

    Windows 8 carries an embedded adobe flash player which differs from previous versions by updating via the windows update utility. Flash Player is embedded in Internet Explorer in Modern and Desktop Mode. All updates are delivered through the Windows Update mechanism. You can also download and...
  7. Windows 8 Open links in the Windows 8 desktop Internet Explorer every time

    If you run Windows 8 on a desktop PC you are going to want to tweak Internet Explorer to avoid the Metro version of the browser. Link Removed