Showing posts with label Windows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Windows. Show all posts

Sep 20, 2026

What are Restartable Apps in Windows 11 and How to Enable or Disable it

 Does your Windows 11 PC relaunch your apps - such as browser tabs, documents, or media players - where you left off after a restart? This is because of the Restartable apps feature. This feature has both advantages and disadvantages. Here is how to enable or disable it in Windows 11.

 


May 27, 2026

How to Disable Connected User Experience and Telemetry in Windows 11 for Better Performance

 Windows 11 runs great on newer machines, but older PCs can struggle with some of its features. The culprit that tends to bog down performance is the Connected User Experience and Telemetry Service. If you've got an older or less powerful computer, disabling this service might give you a real speed boost.

May 5, 2026

15 Essential Windows 11 Run Commands for Fast System Access & Troubleshooting

 
 

The Run dialog box is an essential component of the Windows operating system that is used to quickly launch apps and access settings buried deep in the system using commands. You can access it by pressing the WIN + R keys together, typing a command, and pressing Enter to directly access the desired application or system setting.

Nov 19, 2015

How to Update Windows 10 to New Version 1511, Build 10586

In this guide, we will let you know how to update Windows 10 to the new version (Version 1511, Build 10586). Microsoft has released the new software update for Windows 10 with new features and performance enhancements, but many users have not received the update until today for various reasons. Here is how to solve the issue.

Aug 23, 2014

Download Windows 9 Theme for Windows 7 and 8/8.1

Now you can enjoy Windows 9 theme (concept) on your Windows 7 and Windows 8 PC. It brings the proposed Windows 9 start menu, wallpapers, icons, docks, login screen and boot screen to your Windows 7/8/8.1 PC.

Aug 16, 2014

How to Remove Old Drivers in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Without any Software

Has your Window 7 or Windows 8 computer freezes frequently or restarts unexpectedly? It might be due to an old or unused device drives. Here is how to remove unused and old device drivers from your Windows 7/8/8.1 computer without any software tool.

Aug 13, 2014

Download and Install Windows 8.1 Update 2 (August Update)

Microsoft has released the new Windows 8.1 Update 2 that you can download and install now. Also called ‘August Update,’ this update brings several improvements to the system, but it does not add any major new feature like the new Start Menu.

Aug 6, 2014

Quick Way to Change Drive Letter in Windows

Windows automatically assign letters to your drives. Sometimes you might want to change drive letter to your drives or external devices and although you can change these via Windows Disk management tool, the process is not as easy as it could be, especially for novice users.

Jul 6, 2014

Mac OSX Yosemite Notification Center for Windows 7 and Windows 8

Notification Center is not a new feature of Mac OSX, but it has been revamped in the latest OSX Yosemite with more useful features. Now it look like iOS 8’s Notification Center and give users a quick view of what’s going on today. You can bring the same feature to your Windows PC. Here is how it is.

Jul 5, 2014

Start Menu X Makes Windows 8.1 a More Familiar Working Environment

Longing for a more familiar working environment on your Windows 8/ 8.1 PC? Start Menu X brings that by restoring missing start menu back to the PC. It restores traditional look of Windows 7 in your Windows 8 or 8.1 PC and allows you easily access all your favorite apps installed on your computer.

May 31, 2014

Rename Multiple Filenames and File Extensions at Once in Windows 8/8.1 (How to)

Windows 8 has several handy features and one among them is the ability to rename multiple files at once. You can batch rename any file (images, audio and video, etc) in this way. You can also rename multiple file extensions in this way. The process is quite simple and anyone can simply do it.

May 30, 2014

How to Boot Windows 8.1 to Start Screen on Desktop Computer

The Windows 8.1 Update 1 automatically boots your computer to desktop mode if you are using a traditional computer with keyboard and mouse. Windows identify your system and automatically boot to the desktop instead of the divisive Start Screen. However, if you wish you can still boot to Start Screen by changing a small settings.

May 13, 2014

How to Pin PC Settings to Windows 8.1 Start Screen and Taskbar

The new Windows 8.1 update lets you pin “PC Settings” option to your Start Screen, making it a lot easier to access various settings of your PC just by clicking or taping the “PC Settings” tile. The below simple guide lets you know how to pin the “PC Settings” option to Windows 8.1 Start Screen.

May 7, 2014

What is Emergency Restart in Windows 8 and How to get this Option

In certain emergencies, you might want to restart your Windows computer quickly, but quick restarting is not always possible. For example, when you have a system update you need to wait a long time to complete the process, or sometimes your system will prompt for saving and closing files and like that. However, Windows 8/8.1 has an “Emergency Restart” option to solve these issues.

Mar 19, 2014

How to Restart Modern UI Apps in Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 is a hybrid operating system where you can install both desktop applications and touch optimized Modern UI apps or Windows Store apps. It is easy to restart a problem causing desktop app (just click the X in the top right corner of the app window to close the app and you could open the app again from the start menu), Modern UI apps do not work that way in Windows 8.1.

Nov 24, 2013

How To Setup Mouse Left Hand Friendly In Windows 8.1

In Windows, the mouse is configured for right-handed users by default. It can be frustrating for left-handed users. However, Windows allows you to easily change the configuration of your mouse to use for left-hand users as well. If you are a Windows 8.1 left hand user and do not know how to make your mouse left hand friendly (switch left/right mouse buttons), here is how it is.

Nov 17, 2013

Discover Windows 8.1 Apps From Any Computer

Microsoft now lets you browse the official Windows App Store from any web browser and from any computer (Windows 7, Windows XP, etc.), which means you can discover or check availability of your favorite apps and games without the need of Windows 8.1.

Nov 15, 2013

How To Stream Songs In Windows 8.1 Without Any Software

Windows 8.1lets you search for and stream music from a massive library of songs entirely for free and without needing to install additional software. If you have upgraded your PC to Windows 8.1, read below to know how to stream songs for free without any software.

Oct 21, 2013

Clean Install Windows 8.1 Using Windows 8 Product Key

As known by all, Windows 8.1 is an update to previously launched Windows 8 operating system and it is free for Windows 8 users. It can be easily update from Windows Store, if you have a reasonable internet connection. Windows 7, Vista or XP users have to buy a license and do a clean install or upgrade their PC.

Oct 20, 2013

Windows 8.1 Lets You Uninstall Multiple Apps With A Click, Here Is How It Is

Microsoft has included many new features to its latest iteration of the new Windows 8.1 that the previous Windows 8 did not contain. One feature that makes your life a lot easier is an option for uninstalling multiple app at once. In Windows 8.1, you can easily uninstall multiple apps from all your linked PCs with a single click. Here is how to do it.