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Missing the Old Start Button on Windows 8? You can Get it Back

February 6, 2013 By 8 Comments
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Microsoft snipped out its traditional Start button, to introduce a new approach of menu organization. The new Start screen of Windows 8 is worth admiration as the static icons goes live. This new look gives you latest information like emails, news, appointment notification etc as and when it happens and by simply typing the name, you can find application or settings etc. However, despite of this new likeable approach of Windows 8, you still have your comfort attached to the traditional Start menu, you can get it back. There are many Start menu surrogates available (most of which are free) which can be used to get your Start menu back. Some of them also give you features to customize the … [Read more...]

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Windows 8 Starter Guide: Get to Know W8 Sooner and Better

January 26, 2013 By 8 Comments
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Launch and release of Windows 8 would excited a lot of users, but when it came to the usage of this same OS on their systems, it was disappointing. The reason is the completely new interface, with the elimination of traditional interface elements. It is not being long that Windows 8 was released and perhaps, users are still having a tough time trying to operate it. Must Read: How to Install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Offline On Windows 8 With this notion, we have come up with certain suggestions that would help new users to work with W8 interface in a better and easier way. Play with your Start screen tiles For a bigger view of any tile, drag it to top or bottom of the … [Read more...]

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Simple Techniques to Use Windows 7 More Efficiently

January 21, 2013 By 5 Comments
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Windows 8 seemed to be a hot cake for a long time now. However, after the release and hands on experience of W8, most of the users are not willing to switch their operating system from Windows 7 to Windows 8. Existing users have decided to stick to Windows 7 and new users are planning to buy Windows 7 system. Despite using Windows 7, many of the users haven't explored it well. For new users & existing users (who do not know it in depth), we have cited few ways to make the most out of their Windows 7 operating system. Let's get started with it. Must Read: 7 Ways to Make Your Computer Last Longer Search in Windows 7 It happens, often that you save a document and do not … [Read more...]

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What Type of Business Security Solution is Best for You?

January 16, 2013 By 3 Comments
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In a world where data security is increasingly important, you need to keep your business safe. Hackers, both domestic and international, are constantly looking to take advantage of or exploit flaws in your company’s security. This can enable them to access sensitive data and customer records or even damage your business itself through a full-scale cyberattack.  However, without being an IT professional yourself, it can be difficult to identify what protection will best cover your business and stop these attacks. Here are some essentials to understanding computer security solutions. Must Read: Common Security Risks With Cloud Computing Have Adequate Antivirus Protection This is … [Read more...]

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Why Cloud Hosting Alone is not Enough for Large Enterprises

January 14, 2013 By 4 Comments
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Cloud hosting has taken off in a big way in the last few years and has helped to make many businesses both more innovative and more efficient. But is hosting your files in the cloud enough or should businesses be going one step further? Well, many experts believe companies and especially large organisations need to think more about the basic concept of cloud computing and how they can use it to improve. Many businesses have looked at using Cloud Hosting options for their company websites to offer the maximum levels of performance and flexibility; many are still not making full use of the Cloud.In other areas of their business to improve efficiency and working practices and to adapt to … [Read more...]

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Ultimate Search Engine Battle between Google And Bing

January 7, 2013 By 14 Comments
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There has always been a commercial war between Bing and Google, and often in some commercials, Bing has stated that users prefer results shown by Bing in a 2-1 ratio. But how can someone judge which one is the best? Let’s take a look at certain facts that makes each of them unique and special to the users. Relevant information provided by Google Although Bing recently made certain changes that made its search system more better, still when it comes to informative queries, there is nothing that can be compared to Google. Must Read: Tips to Optimize Articles for Search Engines And Human Readers For example, when someone searches with income tax rate, Google will provide a better … [Read more...]

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How to Install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Offline On Windows 8

January 5, 2013 By 6 Comments
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Quite anumber of applications require Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 installed on your computer but Windows 8 only came with .NET Framework 4.5. This means programs that require earlier versions of this package won't working and it's one of the first problems I encountered with Windows 8. An app on your PC needs the following Windows feature: .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) I already have the file on my hard drive but I couldn't install it like I used to do it on Windows 7, there's need to connect to the internet and I wasn't ready to burn almost 200MB installing the framework. However, you can install this feature offline so far you still have your Windows 8 DVD … [Read more...]

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Fix: Huawei Modem Blue Screen (BSOD) Error on Windows 8

December 30, 2012 By 10 Comments
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One of the first problems I encountered on Windows 8 was the blue screen of death (BSOD) I got while trying to connect to the internet using my unlocked Huawei modem. I was able to install the driver successfully and the dashboard icon displayed right on the desktop but each time I tried to connect to the internet, I kept getting this annoying blue screen with some BAD_POOL_CALLER error showing on the screen. The problem actually has to do with the modem driver. At the moment, the drivers available for most models of  Huawei USB modems are not compatible with Windows 8. So, updating your modem driver as suggested by some people may not even fix the issue (unless Huawei does … [Read more...]

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