Category: Windows 8

Windows 8 Sound Problems

Troubleshooting Lack of Sound on Windows 8 Computers Configuring sound has always been my Achilles’ heel, this why I feel qualified to describe the most basic pitfalls that prevent a computer playing music, speaking to you, or just giving a squawk. Methods for Troubleshooting Windows 8 Audio Problems Try 3 …

Windows 8 Registry Hacks

Tweaks for Your Windows 8 Registry One fascinating aspect of Microsoft’s registry is that each successive Windows version brings new features to tweak.  Here are examples of interesting Windows 8 regedit hacks.  Please note these are from early beta versions, and may not be relevant to the RTM or even …

Windows 8 Run Command

Where is the Windows 8 Run Command? If you want the ‘Run’ dialog box, just type the letters ‘R u n’ from the Windows 8 Metro-style interface.  As a result, a built-in App called ‘Run’ will appear, just click on the blue icon. Topics For Windows 8’s Run Command Use …

Windows 8 Tips and Utilities

Windows 8 Tipsand Utilities Here are a variety of tips and tweaks for Windows 8. Embrace the New Windows Ribbon Tip for the Metro-style UI Tip to Shutdown Windows 8 Windows 8 Notifications Windows 8 User Interface Emulators Control the Nagging User Account Control (UAC) Experiment with Windows 8 Hyper-V …

Remote Desktop for Windows 8

Troubleshooting Windows 8 Remote Desktop To troubleshoot a remote desktop connection you need to understand the contrasting roles of the network host (victim) and the local client computer (parasite). Each factor in making a successful connection is easier if both the client and host are running Microsoft’s Windows 8.  However, …

Upgrade to Office 2013

How to Update Your Microsoft Office 2010 to 2013 I will explain how easy it is to install the Microsoft Office 2013 software, even if you already have a previous edition. Relax; be reassured that the upgrade will proceed smoothly and the result will be 95% of your old Windows …