What is New in Windows 8.1 Preview (Download Product Guide)

Microsoft just released a preview version of Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 by fixing some of the shortcomings of Windows 8. Return of the Start button, boot to desktop option, revamped Windows Store, more live tile sizes, extra Start Screen customization, Modern UI app multi-tasking, Internet Explorer 11 and new SkyDrive app, are the few main attractions in Windows 8.1.

Gigabyte Smart Switch Bring Missing Power & Boot to Desktop Options to Windows 8

Microsoft made a mistake when it replaced the Start menu with the touch focused Start screen on Windows 8, especially on desktop PCs and standard laptops. Many users annoyed with the new Windows 8 user interface. That is why several third party vendors come up with apps to bring the Start button to Windows 8.

Find Out When Your Computer Was Turned on With TurnedOnTimesView

Would you like to know what time your computer was turned on? Here is how you can view dates as well as times that your computer was turned on. It may be useful, for example, to know if your computer has been turned on without your knowledge.

Update Old Device Drivers in Windows With Driver Booster

Old device drivers can cause hardware failures, conflicts, and system crashes on your Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista and XP computer. So old drivers must be updated to the latest version, but it is not an easy process. To help you iObit has released a free tool called Driver Booster that helps you detect and update old drivers on your PC.

Enhance Startup Speed in Windows 8 by Disabling Resource Hog Apps From Startup

The startup and shutdown process of Windows 8 is faster than the earlier versions of Windows. However, the startup performance is directly depend on applications, especially resource hog applications that are automatically start when your Windows 8 boots up.

Identify and Remove Apps that Aren’t Needed with Should I Remove It

When you buy a new PC, whether it is a desktop PC, laptop or netbook, it comes pre-installed with several software programs, utilities and other trial wares. Unfortunately, most of them are useless and instead of the benefit, it make your PC slower, consumes disk space and reduce your overall productivity.

Let Google Chrome Read Webpages for You

There are many tricks and add-ons to make your favorite browser Google Chrome smarter. I had posted several tips and guides in previous articles to make Chrome a most usable and accessible browser. Here is another way to make it even more accessible browser. The little add-on SpeakIt lets reduce the load on your eyes by reading webpages for you.