Add Search the Internet to the Windows Start Menu
One of the things that I like about the search in Windows 8 is the option to load websites automatically from the interface.
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Fix old Net Framework programs not installing or running under Windows 8
Both client and server Windows 8 operating systems ship with the brand new Microsoft .
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uTorrent Search Engine Setup: Add, Edit or Remove Search Providers
To set up search engines in uTorrent Classic, open Options > Preferences > Advanced > UI Extras and edit the Search Engines box.
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Want to try YouTube's Carousel Look? Then do this
It seems like Google is constantly trying out new designs and testing them on the live side by randomly selecting a percentage of the user base.
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How to bypass the file delete confirmation dialog in Windows
One of the first things that I do after I log in to a Windows account for the first time is to change the way files are deleted in the operating system.
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Use Msconfig to log which drivers get loaded during system boot
Nothing really beats the excellent Autoruns when it comes to analyzing the files that get loaded during a system's boot process.
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Clean-up Windows Explorer menu items with CCleaner
The more applications you install, the more likely the chance that your Windows Explorer menu fills up with context menu items.
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How to add installed unpinned apps to Metro's startpage again
Apps that you install through Windows 8's Metro store are automatically added to the start page of the Metro interface.
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Limit the Windows 8 Metro Live Tile data usage
Some Metro apps of the Windows 8 operating system can display dynamic contents right on the start page that are updated regularly.
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How to buy Steam games at Valve's UK Online Store from other regions
If you are a Steam user you may know that Steam store offers may differ depending on the country you are living in.
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Fixing Mouse without Borders annoyances
I have been working with the - for the most part - excellent Mouse without Borders application for the past months to control two PCs with a single mouse and ke
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How to quickly switch between themes in Windows
Microsoft changed the way basic themes are delivered in Windows 7.
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Windows 8: Troubleshoot Microsoft Accounts Issues
If you have spend some time using Windows 8 you know that there are basically two options to sign in.
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How to bypass Symantec's WS.Reputation.1 System
Every year companies like Symantec or Kaspersky are refreshing their security lineup, usually by adding a number of new features to the products and changing th
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How to change the Windows 8 Store language
If you have been playing around with the Windows 8 Release Preview that Microsoft released some time ago you may have also dived into the Windows Store to check
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Repair Microsoft .Net Framework installation, update issues
All recent versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system come with a version of the Microsoft .
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How to burn a Video_TS folder with ImgBurn
ImgBurn is my burning software of choice.
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SRR Files, What are they, How to use them
If you have never come in contact with .
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Fix Java Error 1723. There is a Problem with this Windows Installer Package
One of the biggest issues with Java, or more precisely the Java Runtime Environment, is that multiple versions of the software can be installed on the same syst
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How to Speed Up a slow loading website
I think we have all been in a situation where a website or web page that you are trying to access does not respond at all to the request, or only slowly [&helli
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Run CCleaner Silently with a click on a Shortcut
You probably know that you can run the popular temporary file cleaner CCleaner on schedule, for instance when the computer starts.
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How to find out when your version of Windows expires
Microsoft missed to mention the expiration date of the Windows 8 Release Preview that the company made available yesterday to developers and tech enthusiasts.
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How to move installed programs in Windows
Moving an installed program from one partition or hard drive to another in Windows is actually a straightforward process if you have the right tools for the job.
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Easiest way to show windows side by side in Windows
When I'm working on a computer that is connected to a single monitor, I often like to display two windows side by side, especially when writing a new blog post.
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How To Prioritize File Downloads In uTorrent
When you load a torrent with multiple files into the uTorrent Bittorrent client, you will notice that uTorrent by default will not prioritize any file in partic
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Fix a missing System Tray in Windows
Today when I started my computer I noticed something that I never experienced before.
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Open Pinned Sites In The Default Windows Browser
Are you using the site pinning feature of the Windows 7 operating system? When you are using Microsoft's Internet Explorer, you can drag and drop open websites,
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Resize Windows Explorer Columns With A Hotkey
When it comes to Windows Explorer, I prefer to see the files listed in detailed mode.
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How To Open CSV File in Google Sheets?
To open a CSV file in Google Sheets (preferred for CSVs), open a new spreadsheet, click File > Import > Upload, and select your file.
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How To Schedule Cloud Hosting Data Backups
With every major Internet company offering their own cloud hosting and synchronization service, it is time to look at ways to make use of that extra storage.
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The Best Free TV Streaming Sites in 2012
The rise of broadband in many country and regions around the world has opened up new possibilities for bandwidth intensive services on the Internet.
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How To Open Multiple Program Windows
It sometimes may make sense to open a program in Windows multiple times.
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7 Things You Can Do With Your Cloud Storage
Now that half of the world is talking about hosting files in the cloud, I thought it to be a good idea to take a look at what you can actually do […]
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How To Add External Folders To SkyDrive
If you have installed Microsoft's new SkyDrive app for Windows (or Mac) yesterday, you have noticed that only the contents of the selected root folder are being
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2 Ways To Block Windows 8 Users From Uninstalling Apps In Metro
With apps making the core of the Metro user interface in Windows 8, come new challenges for system administrators, organizations and businesses to control what
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Map SkyDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive To Drive Letters In Windows
If you look around in the cloud file hosting and synchronization, you will notice that things are heating up with new contenders like Cubby or Google Drive join
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How To Access Files Remotely With Microsoft SkyDrive
With Microsoft's release of SkyDrive apps for Windows and Macintosh PCs comes a new option to access all files on a computer via the SkyDrive web interface, pro
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Steam Error: Could Not Connect to Steam Network (How to Fix It)
The Steam error "Could not connect to Steam network" means the Steam client cannot reach Valve's servers to sign you in.
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Reputation Monitoring With Google Alerts
Reputation monitoring is something that everyone should do it.
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Bypass File Deletion Prompts In Windows
When you try to delete a file or folder in Windows Explorer, a confirmation prompt is displayed first that is basically asking you if you want to proceed with t
