Sometimes your hard drive goes bad. Here are some ways to track down the problem and fix it, without having to buy a new one.
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The Windows Task Manager is divided into applications, processes and services. Learn more about the Task Manager here.
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Many older printers stubbornly refuse to work out of the box in Windows 8. Here are some workarounds and solutions to get your printer running.
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Running a Windows app in compatibility mode can fix many crashes, glitches and other issues when running that app. Here’s how compatibility mode works.
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Firefox has severe graphics problems in Windows 8. Here’s a workaround that will fix the problem until Mozilla catches up to the issue.
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There are several popular applications that are not compatible with Windows 8, such as Avira AntiVir. We’ve got fixes available if your app doesn’t work.
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Many users are experiencing problems with Windows 8 drivers. Here are several solutions for getting your hardware running in Windows 8.
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Here’s a history of the Windows Key, what it does, and a list of Windows Key shortcuts in any version of Windows. Mastering this key is essential.
By Steve Horton |
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The DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION error during a Windows 8 Blue Screen of Death means that your Solid State Drive needs its firmware updated. Find out how to do that here.
By Mark Beare |
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Some people have experienced an issue with the Windows 8 clock being set incorrectly, even after manually editing the time. The problem seems to be with the Internet Time Settings and the server that is used. This article explains how to rectify the problem.
By Steve Horton |
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You’re not always going to want to run Windows 8 apps full screen. Here’s how to show two Windows 8 apps side by side on the screen at once, so you can run Skype and Chrome at the same time, for example.
By Mark Beare |
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The Microsoft Surface was announced today along with Windows 8 and we had one on pre order. Check out the unboxing of the Microsoft Surface here!
By Steve Horton |
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Windows 8 has a high learning curve compared to Windows operating systems of the past. We’ve got a series of guides to get you up to speed.
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If you’d like to change the screensaver or adjust the wallpapers in Windows 8, here’s how to do that. You can have a different wallpaper for the Start Screen and the Desktop.
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Power settings control how much energy your laptop uses, how long until it goes into sleep mode, and what the power buttons do. Find out where this functionality is in Windows 8.