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Microsoft’s glossy marketing often highlights the big, headline features of Windows 11, but a recent explainer that rounds up “13 features you probably didn’t know about” is a useful reminder: the OS is full of practical, time‑saving tools that rarely make the launch‑pad demo. The original list...

When you copy something on your Windows PC, it magically disappears into the vast ether of the clipboard, right? Well, not quite! The clipboard is a handy little storage area that keeps your copied items on standby—until you decide to copy something else, or your device decides to take a nap...

We’ve showed you 10 things you can do in Windows Mixed Reality right now and how to clear your workspace in two simple steps – today, we’re going to show you five keyboard shortcuts you may not know about! 1. Hold down Windows logo key + comma to take a quick look at the desktop 2. Lock...

I have an HP Pavilion HPE, 8G ram, 410G free on C:\, with Win 7 Home Premium loaded. Other than previously backed up files on a second HD the PC is largely clean. No local Win Office installation, etc. I intend to load my Office 365 business plus Visual Studio 2016 and do some development on the...

If you got a new Windows 10 PC this holiday, we’re here to show you the latest features to keep you productive and having fun! Here are a few ways you can get started with Windows 10: Head over here to read more about the Get Started app Link Removed about all the current features available on...

A setting change can make the onscreen keyboard more responsive to Windows 10 desktop apps. read more Continue reading...

The old trick from past versions of Microsoft Windows to pull all system settings into one spot continues to work on the latest version of the operating system. read more Continue reading...

For the last couple weeks I've been highlighted the Kinect Unity Assets of Rumen Filkov (aka RF Solutions), Unity Asset - Kinect [v1] with MS-SDK and Unity Asset - Kinect v2 with MS-SDK. Today I'm wrapping up the series by sharing a great blog post from Rumen on using his “Kinect v2 with...

Sony’s svelte Android tablet is a serious bit of kit and eye candy to boot, but that silky veneer masks hidden, feature-filled depths. Dive in and help yourself to our pick of Xperia Z2 Tablet tips and tricks. The post Make your life complete with these Xperia Z2 Tablet tips appeared first on...

As everybody knows, the Start button is not included in Windows 8, and Microsoft has vowed not to put it back. If you’d rather not be forced to use the full-screen, tile-based UI, called Modern, here are five alternative programs that install on Windows 8. Link Removed

How to Group Tiles in Windows 8 Quick Access Menu Managing Startup Applications

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If you have only recently tried Windows 8 or want to know some of the new features and optimisations then try this handy little article: Link Removed Even if you've been using win 8 a while there's still stuff in the list which should new to you..

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Take control of your desktop in Windows 7 with these tips and tricks that help you keep organized and work faster. Link Removed

As master magician Harry Houdini's 137th birthday is celebrated with some Link Removed, we take a look back at his most famous tricks, from the Chinese Water Torture Cell to hanging upside down in a straitjacket and breaking free. Milk Can Escape It takes a brave man to be handcuffed...

Join Wade and Steve each week as they cover the Windows Azure Platform. You can follow and interact with the show Link Removed. In this episode, Christian "Littleguru" Liensberger joins Steve and Wade as they discuss the Link Removed. Christian explains the purpose of DataMarket, shows an...

We know what Steve Ballmer wanted for Valentine’s Day! In this episode, learn about AccessLove, an Access Web Database application built by three Access team members, as well as a few tips and tricks for making beautiful Access web applications. For more information about Access Web Databases...

If you're a PC gamer, you probably use Steam. Maybe originally it was because Steam was the only way to get at juicy morsels like Half Life 2, but these days Valve's online marketplace is pretty much the best thing going, with a huge library of titles, hyper-competitive pricing, and a strong set...