Microsoft Surface 3 vs iPad Mini and iPad Air
Microsoft is positioning the new Surface 3 as a device that can take on Apple’s wildly popular iPad. Let’s dig into the specs of each to see how each …
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Maintaining and Managing Your Windows 8 System
With the new age of tablets and SSD hard drives, some of the old recommended maintenance routines no longer apply to Windows 8. Here’s what you need …
Continue ReadingMicrosoft Windows 8.1 Repair and Recovery
What is the best way to ensure your ability to repair Windows 8.1? Preparation. This article will show you how to prepare for disaster by building …
Continue ReadingThe Windows 8 Charms Bar: Where Is It and How Do I Use It?
The Charms bar –introduced in Windows 8— is a new way to provide easy access to the tools you need within the Windows Modern or Desktop user …
Continue ReadingWindows 8: Built-In Security Features
Windows 8 comes with a few built-in security systems to help protect your computer from hackers and viruses. This article will cover some of these …
Continue ReadingHelp for Windows 8.1: Creating and Restoring from a Disk Image
Windows 8.1 makes it easy for you to back up your hard drive as an image. If you later run into issues and are unable to use your machine, you can use …
Continue ReadingHow to Use Windows 8 Family Safety Settings to Set Limits and Protect Your Children
Did you know that Windows 8 comes with built-in safety features to help protect your family from spending too much time on the computer and give you …
Continue ReadingGetting to Know Word 2013: Line Spacing, Horizontal Lines and Page Breaks
Word 2013 offers many of the same features as previous versions of Word, but maybe you’re having a tough time finding some of these commonly used …
Continue ReadingMake Windows 8 Look and Feel More Like Windows 7
Besides reinstalling Windows 7, what are some things you can do to minimize the distracting “Metro” interface if you have a non-touch …
Continue ReadingWindows 8 Tablet Basics
We all know how to use the Windows desktop to perform tasks, but if you have recently picked up a Windows 8 tablet, it may take some getting used to …
Continue ReadingWindows 8 Login Options: MS Account, PIN or Picture Password
By default, you need to use your MS account password to log into Windows 8.Who wants to type a complex password every time your screen locks? Look no …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Changing Laptop Landscape
This article will help explain the various forms laptops come in today and in which scenarios each type may be most useful.
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