Showing posts with label apps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label apps. Show all posts

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Top 5 new features in Windows 8.1





Windows 8.1 is RTM


Windows 8.1 is out now for a couple of weeks.

So what has been changed in Windows 8.1 in regards to its predecessor Windows 8? Below you will find a top 5 listed!

On 1: The Start button has returned!

1. Start ButtonOn of the big boos of the users that migrated to Windows 8 was the missing Star button. Now in Windows 8.1 it has returned. However, notice that it's only the button. The old-skool menu hasn't returned, it still opens the Metro UI Start menu.





Also when you rightclick the start button, it opens a new small start menu, which is similar to the Windows + X shortcut you could use in Windows 8.

On 2: Boot to desktop


2. Boot to Desktop Another option is to boot directly to the desktop after the computer has started, instead of showing the Metro UI Start menu. This was also a wish of the old skool users, which were used to the Desktop.





 
 

On 3: ImprovedSearch

 
The search possibilities have been improved greatly in Windows 8.1. When you search for certain things, the relevant links will be shown directly. Also the apps that can be used to open it will be showed directly. For instance, Media Player to open music or Internet Explorer to open the links.
 

On 4: More possibilities for showing windows

There are now more possibilities in showing content on your screen. It can be split in half, or with a sidebar (1/4 and 3/4 of your screen). If you own a multi-monitor display setup, it is now possible to show 8 apps at a time. 4. More Windowing Options for New-Style Apps
 

 On 5: More robust settings

There are more settings available in the PC settings menu then previously. Think about settings to change for your Display, mouse, keyboard, autoplay, account etcetera. Also, you can find CPU / Memory information, and much much more! 6. More Robust Settings in Modern Interface

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Some handy freeware links!


Below you can find some useful FREEWARE links!

But first, what exactly is 'freeware'? Freeware is a commonly used term for software of which the author has given a license for use and distribution in an unmodified form, without asking for any kind of fee. With other words, free to use software! Enough of the theory! Here are some links :)

AUTORUNS

Autoruns is a small tool created by Microsoft what you can use to see and manage the programs that start with your computer. It can come in real handy when your computer is slow at starting up.

PSTOOLS

PSTOOLS is a toolsuite from Microsoft, comparable to Autoruns. Both are very convenient tools to manage your computerenvironment as a user or even as a system administrator. Follow the link for further instructions!