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Book Review - Windows 8.1 Step By Step, by Ciprian Rusen & Joli Ballew

Marte Brengle
17.12.2013

When I reviewed the first edition of this book - Windows 8 Step By Step - I said that it was "the kind of book to keep handy by your computer for reference, because it will give you confidence that

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How to Use Windows Defender in Windows 8 & Windows 8.1

Robert Kingsley
16.12.2013

Guess what Windows 8 & Windows 8.1 users: when you're using Microsoft's newest operating system you don't need to install virus protection... Oh god, we sound like those Mac elitists, don't we? Well, we aren't saying this due to an

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How to Set AutoPlay Defaults for Media & Devices in Windows 8.1

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.12.2013

In Windows 8.1 you can also set the AutoPlay settings for your media and devices, directly from PC Settings. There you have access to almost the same customization options found in the Control Panel. This tutorial shares where to find

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How to Set How Much Data Tiles Use in Windows 8.1

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.12.2013

If you are a tablet user with Windows 8.1 and you have a poor data plan, then you will want to limit how much data is used by the operating system, including the tiles. Depending on the apps you have

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How to Work with File History in Windows 8.1, from PC Settings

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.12.2013

One of the minor but welcome changes in Windows 8.1 is that it allows users to use the File History from PC Settings. If you have a tablet or a computer with touch, you can quickly turn on this feature,

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Windows 8.1 Step by Step - The Best Book for Windows 8.1 is Available

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
25.11.2013

If you plan to use Windows 8.1 or buy a PC, hybrid, or tablet with Windows 8.1, you should consider buying a good manual for it. We're happy to announce that Windows 8.1 Step by Step is available worldwide and

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Introducing Windows 8.1: What are the Charms & How to Use them

Codrut Neagu
21.11.2013

One of the most important features in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are the Charms. "Charms"... in Windows? It sounds strange! Right? Actually, they are not that hard to understand. To help you out, we will share how to access them, what

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Introducing Windows 8.1: Change the Start Screen Wallpaper & Colors

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
19.11.2013

Windows 8.1 offers more personalization options than Windows 8 and Windows 7 do. One of the things that can be configured in more detail is the Start screen itself. For example, in Windows 8.1 you have more options for setting

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Change the Location of a Network from Private to Public in Windows 8.1

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
14.11.2013

When connecting to a new network in Windows 8.1, you are asked whether you want to find PCs, devices and content on the network. If you answer Yes, the location of the network is set as Private and if you

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How to Use the Action Center in Windows 8 & 8.1 to Keep Your PC Secure

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
07.11.2013

The Action Center was first introduced in Windows XP Service Pack 2 and, since then, it has been constantly updated. In Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 it offers many of the old and familiar options but also some exciting new

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Introducing Windows 8.1: Configure the Action Center & its Messages

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
07.11.2013

The Action Center in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 has an important role in keeping safe your computer or device and having it run well. This feature has received many improvements and it is now more powerful than ever before.

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How to Add, Change or Remove VPN Connections in Windows 8.1

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.11.2013

Windows 8.1 provides a more complex PC Settings panel that, for some tasks and settings, it is better and more complete than the traditional Control Panel. One of the surprising things you can do with it is that you can

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Introducing Windows 8 & 8.1: How to Switch Between Sign-In Options

Robert Kingsley
04.11.2013

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are optimized for use on a wide range of devices. Whether you're using a desktop computer, a tablet or even a hybrid device, Windows 8 and 8.1 have you covered. While many features will be

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How to Delete VPN or PPPOE Connections in Windows 8 & Windows 8.1

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
01.11.2013

You may have created a network connection in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 that you no longer use. Or you may have a VPN or PPPOE connection that has changed its configuration and it is no longer working with the

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How to Customize or Disable Search with Bing in Windows 8.1

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
31.10.2013

As mentioned in many other articles, one of the biggest changes in Windows 8.1 is related to Search and its strong integration with Bing. In this operating system, Bing provides you with search suggestions and web results when performing any

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Introducing Windows 8.1: How Does Search Work & How to Use It?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
30.10.2013

Search in Windows 8.1 has been completely redeveloped. It is so different from Windows 8 and Windows 7 that some users might have trouble understanding how it works. That's why I decided to create this complete guide on Search, filled

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Introducing Windows 8 & Windows 8.1: 6 Ways to Access the Start Screen

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
29.10.2013

The Start screen was the most important novelty in Windows 8 and it was further improved in Windows 8.1. Even though accessing it is easy, figuring out all the ways to launch it can take some work and experimentation. That's

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How to Set Up and Use Work Folders in Windows 8.1

Julian Atanasoae
28.10.2013

One of the many new enterprise-friendly features in Windows 8.1 is named Work Folders. Folders? Work? Sounds boring, doesn't it? :) But, to some people this feature will be very useful. Especially to people that have many devices and need

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How to Upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 through the Windows Store

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
17.10.2013

Microsoft has made available Windows 8.1 as a free upgrade for Windows 8 users. The procedure is performed through the Windows Store and, even though it is not very complicated, there are some important requirements and steps you should keep

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Set Windows 8.1 Apps that May Use the Webcam, Microphone & other devices

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.10.2013

Another useful new feature in Windows 8.1 is that you can set in detail which apps can use devices like the webcam, microphone and others. This tutorial shows how this configuration is performed. As you will see, it is very

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