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Easily Create Your Own Start Button in Windows 8

Do you want to restore the Start button in Windows 8, but not with third-party software? Here is an easy way to quickly create a custom Start button in Windows 8.

By Vamsi Krishna – Feb 2, 2015

MTE Explains: Portable Apps and Their Appeal

Installing too many software can cause your system to slow down, and this is where portable apps come in useful. Find out more about portable apps and its usefulness here.

By Paul Ferson – Feb 1, 2015

7 Useful News Aggregator Apps for Windows 8

Want to keep up with the latest news and updates on Windows 8? Here’s a list of 7 useful news aggregator apps that you can download for free from Windows App Store.

By Maria Krisette Capati – Jan 29, 2015

Seize Greater Control of iTunes Through Windows Scripts

In Mac, you can use AppleScripts to control iTunes. In Windows, you can use visual basic codes. Learn how you can control iTunes with Windows scripts.

By Paul Ferson – Jan 28, 2015

All You Need to Know About Windows Registry, Creating Keys and Values

Are you confused about how the Windows Registry works? Find out what you need to know about the Windows Registry and its components here.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jan 26, 2015

Reboot Restore Rx – An Easy Way to Restore Your Windows System Automatically

If you have computers which are publicly accessible, you can easy restore the Windows system to a clean state on every reboot to prevent virus and data corruption. Here’s how.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jan 22, 2015

FreeCommander XE – A Free Full-Featured File Manager for Windows

Windows Explorer sucks. If you ever need a feature-packed file manager, FreeCommander XE is one of the best options you can get.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jan 20, 2015

How to Automatically Shut Down a Windows PC at Night

If you always forget to shut down your computer at night, you can easily configure your Windows PC to shut down automatically at night when it’s not in use.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jan 15, 2015

How to Mount Any Folder as a Drive in Windows

Do you have difficulties locating the folders in Windows Explorer? Here is how you can mount any folder as a virtual drive in Winows for easy and quick access.

By Damien Oh – Jan 14, 2015

Why Does Windows Have So Many Fonts?

Did you realize the long list of fonts that Microsoft include in Windows? Why? Let’s explain why does Windows have so many fonts.

By Paul Ferson – Jan 13, 2015

Movavi Suite – All-in-One Video Toolkit for Windows

If you are looking to create fun videos on your desktop, Movavi Video Suite has everything you need to create your own home movie master. Check out its review and participate in the giveaway.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jan 9, 2015

How to Restrict Other Users from Modifying a Part of a Word File

Microsoft Word has an inbuilt feature that can restrict users from editing certain parts of the document. Here is how you can protect a part of the document in Microsoft Words.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jan 8, 2015

Rainlendar: Customizable Calendar Application on Your Desktop

Rainlendar is one of the best cross-platforms calendar application that is fully customizable and comes with powerful features. Check out its review and giveaway details.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jan 5, 2015

Effectively Manage Startup Items in Windows with Autorun Organizer

To effectively manage your startup items in Windows and improve the system bootup time, Autorun Organizer is the tool for you.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jan 2, 2015

How to Increase Disk Space of a Virtual Machine in VMware

Running out of disk space in your virtual machines? Here is how you can increase disk space of a virtual machine in VMWare.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jan 1, 2015

MediaMonkey: A Serious Media Organizer

MediaMonkey is a media player with some serious media organizing capabilities while being both lightweight and easy to use. Check out its review and giveaway.

By Vamsi Krishna – Dec 29, 2014

How to Synchronize Files and Folders Using FreeFileSync in Windows

Looking to sync your files/folders without much configuration? FreeFileSync is an open-source application that synchronizes your files and folders across folders and drives.

By Vamsi Krishna – Dec 28, 2014

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How to Bypass Windows 8 Login Screen After Startup

Do you find it troublesome to sign-in the username and password in Windows 8 login screen after startup or sleep? Here’s a nifty hack on how to bypass it.

By Maria Krisette Capati – Dec 27, 2014

How to Enable Enterprise Mode in Internet Explorer 11

Internet Explorer 11 has a feature called “Enterprise Mode” which enables you to access websites designed for an older version of IE. Here’s how you can enable it.

By Vamsi Krishna – Dec 24, 2014

How to Encrypt DNS Traffic in Windows with DNSCrypt

Most of us are using unencrypted DNS which can be easily hacked by others. Here is how to configure your Windows machine to encrypt DNS queries.

By Vamsi Krishna – Dec 22, 2014

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