 TekRevue | Make Your Own Windows 8 Start Menu with a Custom Toolbar TekRevue By now, just about everyone knows that Windows 8 killed the Start Menu, and that Windows 10 will bring it back next year. But those who miss the Start Menu don't need to wait for Windows 10. While there are several third party software options that can ... |
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Make Your Own Windows 8 Start Menu with a Custom Toolbar - TekRevue
Friday, November 14, 2014
DirectX 12 will not be supported by Windows 7 - PC Gamer
 WinBeta | DirectX 12 will not be supported by Windows 7 PC Gamer [Update: AMD has issued a statement disavowing Huddy's "speculative" comments. "Richard Huddy does not speak for Microsoft, and he was unfortunately speculating from Microsoft's publication of key dates and milestones for Windows 7 lifecycle and ... Windows 7 will support DirectX 12 DirectX 12 Will Not be Available on Windows 7 According to AMD AMD's Chief Gaming Scientist made 'speculative comments' when saying ... |
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Windows 8: Why Microsoft's giant gamble didn't pay off - ZDNet
 ZDNet | Windows 8: Why Microsoft's giant gamble didn't pay off ZDNet Windows 8 and 8.1 together still only account for around 17 percent of PCs accessing the internet, according to figures from NetMarketShare. In contrast, Windows 7 has 53 percent of the total market, and even the elderly and out-of-support Windows XP ... Windows 8 installation ISO now available for download without license key |
How to run Windows 7 and Windows 8 at the same time - PC Advisor
 PC Advisor | How to run Windows 7 and Windows 8 at the same time PC Advisor It is usually possible to install Windows 7 and 8 on a single PC using a process called dual-booting. This means that when you start up the laptop, you will be able to choose which version of Windows runs. To change versions, you would need to restart ... |
Monday, November 10, 2014
Say hi to Windows 8.2 — er, 10 - Computerworld
 BetaNews | Say hi to Windows 8.2 — er, 10 Computerworld The marketplace agrees. Look at NetMarketShare's October 2014 operating system market share numbers. Windows 8 and 8.1 had a combined share of 16.8%. How bad is that? Bad enough to lag behind the long officially dead and buried Windows XP, even ... Moving from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 with a Simple Update How to use Microsoft's new tool to create a Windows 8.1 installation disc or ... |
Saturday, November 8, 2014
How to Change the Logon Screen in Windows 7 - FileHippo News
 The Christian Times | How to Change the Logon Screen in Windows 7 FileHippo News Windows 7 is relatively old now. After all, the next iteration of Microsoft's operating system will be Windows 10. Although Microsoft skipped on the Windows 9 name, Windows 10 will apparently be an amalgam of Windows 7 and Windows 8. Well, from a GUI ... Windows 10 Release Date News: Microsoft Ends Sales For Windows 7, 8 Dozens of non-security Windows updates on Patch Tuesday |
Friday, November 7, 2014
How to get out of fullscreen mode in Windows 8 - PC Advisor
 PC Advisor | How to get out of fullscreen mode in Windows 8 PC Advisor To say Windows 8 hasn't been a popular operating system is an understatement, but it's mainly because the new interface is so confusing for long-time Windows users. One of the problems is getting stuck in fullscreen mode, and here we explain how to get ... |
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Going so soon? Microsoft ends retail sales of Windows 8 - ZDNet
 VentureBeat | Going so soon? Microsoft ends retail sales of Windows 8 ZDNet As of 31 October, retailers will no longer be able to order more Windows 8 to sell beyond their existing stock, although it can still be bought installed on a new PC. The operating system went on sale just over two years ago on 26 October 2012, and ... Windows 8 and 8.1 finally pass 15% market share, Windows XP drops below 20 ... Windows 8 finally comes of age as XP's market share (possibly) takes ... Windows 8's user share skyrockets in October as XP's plummets |
Monday, November 3, 2014
Microsoft ends retail sales of Windows 7 and 8 - BBC News
 BBC News | Microsoft ends retail sales of Windows 7 and 8 BBC News From 31 October, consumers could no longer buy copies of the Home Basic, Home Premium and Ultimate versions of Windows 7. Now, Windows 8 is also no longer available. The change affects both copies bought in shops or loaded on PCs and laptops. Microsoft stops selling Windows 7 Say farewell to Windows 7 Microsoft is phasing out sales of Windows 7 and Windows 8 to OEMs and ... |
