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Windows 8 Narrator: Turn Off or On

Windows operating systems are set with a wide ranging collection of features to suit the different needs of the different users. While a regular user finds it convenient to use a Windows OS, it may not be the same with a user who is visually impaired. To cater to the needs of such users, all Microso... Read More

How to fix the boot issues in Windows 8

All your productivity trackers go for a toss the moment you encounter an issue with your Windows 8 PC. The situation only worsens if it is a boot issue. If you agree to this, you will find this article handy as we have brought for you everything you wanted to know about the Windows 8 boot issue. Fur... Read More

All you wanted to know about Windows 8 and Android

One is the latest operating system from the house of Microsoft and the other is the most popular smartphone platform on a global level. Surely if they are two entities to reckon with, their association will also be nothing less than spectacular. If you are looking for information on how you could us... Read More

Windows 8 vs. Windows 7: Top on-the-surface distinctions

Windows 8 is the latest operating system from the house of Microsoft. PC users globally have been awaiting its release ever since it was first announced. Undoubtedly, the wait was very much worth it and users are happy using this Microsoft product too. However, there are millions of PC users who are... Read More

Windows 8 Gadgets and widgets

Your love for the latest Windows operating system, Windows 8, has brought you here. We know it. Of course we love this OS too, and why not? Set with some of the best features that have kept us hooked on to it for so long (will remain glued for longer, we are sure) Windows 8 still has plenty of optio... Read More

Easy steps to troubleshoot Windows 8 Shut Down issue

Although Windows 8 has managed to garner a steady fan following, thanks to its advanced features and multi-faceted tools, it nevertheless also has faced user criticism too. One common issue that has troubled users is the Windows 8 Shut Down issue. What most users are complaining is the trouble they ... Read More

Top 3 reasons why Windows 8 rules the roost at the OS war

Of course, with a Microsoft product, you can seldom expect anything other than a popular and widely-accepted deal; the much anticipated Windows 8 is definitely not an exception. Can you recall the frenzy that prevailed among fans that were eagerly waiting for it to launch? This wasn’t certainly ar... Read More

Pin a ‘Shut down’ button to the Start Screen in Windows 8

Are you looking for a simpler way to shut down your Windows 8 based PC? Pinning a ‘Shut down’ button to the ‘Start’ screen of your PC can be the best option. Given below are the step-by-step instructions to pin a ‘Shut Down’ button to the ‘Start’ screen in Windows 8. Step 1: If yo... Read More

Avoid password request after Sleep Mode in Windows 8

Do you want to avoid password request after getting back from ‘Sleep Mode’ on your Windows 8 based PC? Step 1: Right click on a blank area of the Start Screen and then click “All apps” on the menu bar that appears at the bottom. Step 2: Under “Windows System” Click on “Control Pa... Read More

Pin a ‘Restart’ button to the Start Screen in Windows 8

Restarting a Windows 8 based PC is a bit different from previous versions of Windows. If you find the procedure to be tricky, you can pin a Restart button to the Start screen in Windows 8. Let me show you how! Step 1: If you are on the ‘Start’ screen then go to the desktop. Step 2: Right c... Read More